Originally Posted by JustJess

Also, Stevo: I don't think I agree that it's impossible to be socially liberal and fiscally conservative. As I've heard Bill O'Rights say (paraphrasing heavily): People should have the right to do what they want, but I may not want to pay for it.

To me, socially liberal means that I believe strongly in the right to privacy. Am I gay? Am I having an abortion? No. But it's not my business if someone else is, as long as it's not socially irresponsible. (i.e. keep medical procedures safe, etc.).
I'm a Practical Idealist - I want to take care of our people, but not indebt ourselves carrying the lazy. Can that be a new term? Practical Idealist?