What is the MOST important issue to you as a liberal?

[Kath1]

45. Like barbtries, I can't cite just one

You've got another peacenik here! My opposition to the war in Iraq pushed me firmly into the ultra-liberal camp. I'm also very pro-choice.

There are just so many issues in which I identify as a liberal: anti-war, pro-choice, pro-environment, pro-union, pro-education, pro-gay rights, pro-marriage equality, anti-racism, anti-sexism. I oppose government policies that benefit the corporations and the super-rich at the expense of those who are poor or struggling to make ends meet.

Liberalism to me means letting individuals be who they are and who they want to be without any shame or fear.

Conservatives/Republicans just turn me off. Behind all the smiles and good-speak there is an undercurrent of bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Just listen to right-wing radio for five minutes and you'll know this is true.

I'm 53 years old and come from a very conservative Catholic family but my life experience has taught me to reject conservatism and the Catholic faith. It is hard to break from tradition but being true to your beliefs is very liberating.

All of that said, I am very comfortable and happy being a LIBERAL!