- 22 Jan 2008 17:02
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The word "liberalism" seems to mean different things depending on who is saying it. What does it mean to you?
To me, liberalism means "the ideology of freedom". The liberal state is run by laissez-faire economics where the state has little or no interruption in your private life. Your right to property is strong and therefore taxes are low. The state treats all citizens equally. You are free to do whatever you want as long as you don't hurt somebody else.
I don't call my self liberal because I think the state/society/community has social responsibilities. However I'm sure there are many people who would classify me as a liberal BECAUSE I do. Do we need a new terminology?
To me, liberalism means "the ideology of freedom". The liberal state is run by laissez-faire economics where the state has little or no interruption in your private life. Your right to property is strong and therefore taxes are low. The state treats all citizens equally. You are free to do whatever you want as long as you don't hurt somebody else.
I don't call my self liberal because I think the state/society/community has social responsibilities. However I'm sure there are many people who would classify me as a liberal BECAUSE I do. Do we need a new terminology?