Political Terminology Review

Whenever I get down about the abuse I've taken as a member of the political left, I find it useful to review the dictionary definitions of "liberal" and "conservative:"

Conservative: Tending to oppose change; favoring traditional values.

Liberal: Having or expressing political views that favor civil liberties, democratic reforms, and the use of governmental power to promote social progress.

(from The Americal Heritage Desk Dictionary)

I'll take liberal any day.