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This is the true meaning of Liberal thinking

I am white. I am male.
I was raised as a Christian.
I am heterosexual.
I am a military veteran.
I am a business owner.
I live in Texas.
I own two houses, rarely worry about money, and my children want for nothing.

So why am I a progressive? I certainly don't fit the profile.

Simple.

Empathy.

I don't need to be black to feel the seething rage sparked by injustice when a cop shoots an unarmed man in the back, and then walks free.

I don't need to be a woman to feel that each of us should have full and sole control of our own bodies--or to recognize the arrogant absurdity of elected men in suits legislating to the contrary.

I don't need to be a Muslim to feel that no faith deserves to be characterized by the abhorrent actions of a perverse minority--and that people of all faiths deserve equal access to the country I call home.

I don't need to be gay to feel that love shared between two people is good and healthy, no matter their gender identity--that every couple should have the right to marry, raise a family, and receive equal protection under the law.

Though I served my country in the military, I do not feel more deserving of my country's benefits than those who serve and sacrifice in other ways.

Though I own a business, I do not feel that I deserve better tax breaks than the single mom or dad who works two jobs to make ends meet.

Though I live in a place that fiercely values individual rights and freedoms, I do not feel that these should be put on a higher pedestal than social responsibility.

Though *my* children have enough food and a safe home and access to good schools, good healthcare, and clean water, I feel the anguish of parents whose children do not.

Empathy.

Empathy for others fills my heart in place of fear of the "other."

That is the reason I am a progressive.

I invite you to join me.

-Lenny D
fun4us2b · M
That describes me as well (Though I am not a veteran nor do I live in Texas)- but think it is moral thinking...that being said, I really have a hard time identifying with any one group or label...Nice Post BTW...
Fernie · F
@fun4us2b the labels DO warp things...nice to know you're out there though!!!
fun4us2b · M
@Fernie I feel the practice of identifying with a political party is damaging and polarizing us too much. I have been thinking that the Millennials may be the ones to break the tradition....
fun4us2b · M
@Fernie This describes it very well -

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/a-better-way-to-look-at-most-every-political-issue/552752/
rhouse · 56-60, M
My gawd, I could have written that.
rhouse · 56-60, M
I have a room otherwise I would be outside.
SW-User
@Fernie @rhouse I was kidding.
Fernie · F
@SW-User me too
SW-User
Great post ! They are out there ! Thank goodness...
folks · 22-25, F
Zaphod42 · 46-50, M
Very well said :-)
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
http://www.ethicsdefined.org/the-problem-with-morality/conservatives-vs-liberals/

I found this to be an interesting study.

 
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