This article is not meant to be a full dissertation on each individual topic, but simply a list to provoke thought.
Six things conservatives get wrong, and consequently advance Leftism.
1. Big Government is Big Government.
As Thomas Jefferson acutely noted, "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground".
Virtue plays an important role in both society and human development, but can it, or should it be legislated? My answer is that unless something causes you harm, it does not pertain to law.
Let's look at internet gambling as an example. There may be a moral case against gambling, and yes, it can certainly be destructive to the individual engaging in it, but does that give you the right to use government force against it?
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act has turned ordinary adults into criminals while setting a precedent that can easily extend into censorship of religious and political topics as well. Also, it has turned banks and internet providers into quasi-government institutions by requiring internet providers to identify gamblers, and for banks to block all transactions with gambling websites.
You may be against gambling, so then don't gamble. When you start telling others how to act, it can (and most likely will) come back to haunt you.
As you are all aware, Senator John McCain, "the boring old white dude", announced his running mate today - "The Hottest Governor in America", Sarah Palin. A surprising choice ... not because she isn't widely known, but because it was an aggressive, offensive move. Barack Obama was a young, unknown just a year ago too, so he made a safe, defensive pick in a running mate, by choosing Senator Joe Biden, a man with a long career in Washington.
