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I've noticed that certain political persuasions seem to attract more people who are ideologically pure...one might also say zealots. People who believe in whatever the core principles of their chosen political philosophy must absolute, and take them to their conclusion, no matter where it leads them. Strangely enough, libertarians and communists tend to fall into this category. Perhaps that's simply because all of the realistic libertarians and communists identify as republicans or democrats.
The world is a messy place. I just don't think there's room for ideological purity...you have to give a little.
I don't believe any right can be truly universal. I don't think civil liberties and a strong government providing a safety net are incompatible. I think some regulation is necessary for capitalism to function.
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