It started with John Locke. At the time it was believed that there should be a hereditary privelige.
John Locke stated that each man has a right to life, liberty and property. The Declaration of Independence stated these rights in our break from Great Britain..
The legacy continued with the following key activities. Theodore Roosevelt in which he broke up the monopolies through anti-trust legislation which was followed up by President Taft.
After the Recession, President Franklin Roosevelt initiated the "New Deal". Social Security ensured that the elderly were not left without any resources because the very nature of families was different in the United States. The young did not take care of their elderly but formed a nuclear unit of members. The members that had served their country were receiving education benefits and forming and participating in Professional Unions.
After John (Jack) Kennedy's Assassination President LB Johnson promoted the Great Society. The Civil Rights legislations were passed. The Economy Act of 1964 which declared a war against poverty. Medicare Air and Water Quality Acts. Consumer Product protections Voter Rights Acts which terminated literacy tests. The National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. Head Start for pre Elementary education
This is a legacy to be proud of and the definition of our nation was primarily carved by these legislations.
@maxlaff: Well, you made the point by slapping me with "liberal" as an epithet during our conversation; you couldn't help yourself. So obviously you don't get the point of the story and don't understand the scope of what Liberalism covers---you proved it. And I've no doubt you're probably great friends with conservatives here.
@bijouxbroussard: some conservatives some libertarians and some classical liberals but to be honest i find most modern liberals rude and offensive when confronted with a view point they dont hold most rational people can discuss alternative views politely with out making assumptions and insults about other people in the debate
@ZefNinja: So far you still haven't said anything that is of any worth. Keep it up and you will face a consequence for your lack of intelligent discourse.
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That's why I don't understand why some people use "liberal" as an epithet nowadays. Liberals from both primary political parties have been responsible for all of the social progress and gains towards equality in our country. A legacy to be proud of, I think.
