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Congrats to the Bearcats. Beat SK!

I would say that "Liberal" and "Conservative" are very relative terms. "Liberal" thinkers in todays political/social environment dont believe or disagree with the same issues/ideas as their "liberal" counterparts in 1850- vice versa for conservatives. Liberal, by definition, means free to make decisions. So I think that the term "liberal" doesnt necessarily reflect a set of ideals but a mindset to think differently than what is represented in common thought. So under this understanding both Democrats and Republicans- any other political party for that matter- could be termed "Liberal".

What makes you think that the Muslim woman who was offended wasnt American. If you are talking about country of ethnic origin -unless you are 100% Native American- I dont think that you have much to stand on with that comment.

For years in this country religion, specifically Christianity, has become deeply imbedded into our political and social thought. Being raised a Christian, I was taught to give of myself to others. In political and social contexts, in my opinion, this means giving of public funds (yes tax money) to those in need. My confusion and the point of this comment lies in the fact that as Americans, many of us are religious and believe in what our religions teach us- goodwill, humanity, etc. However this belief system is somehow overruled when we are asked to support a system that would undoubtedly help underpriveleged Americans.

The US does have the best healthcare in the world in terms of research and possible treatments. However accessibility for the citizens of the US is what a federal health plan is about. What good is our health care system if 47 million Americans are unisured?