Well, the big "nor'easter" was a total fail. Our predicted 4-6 inches of snow was more like an inch, and is already melting. The less snow, the less I have to shovel!
Now to my real point. Myths about conservatives.
Myth 1: Conservatives are racist
Truth: Conservatives want race to become less of an issue. When it comes to affirmative action, we view that as increasing the focus on race rather than merit. We want a system where everyone can succeed based on their qualifications. The most level playing field is one where, as Martin Luther King Jr. would say: "not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." Or in this case, qualifications.
Myth 2: We don't care about the poor.
Truth: Conservatives don't want more government involved in people's lives and yes that means less welfare. We believe that handing people money does not solve the problem. People must be provided with jobs and have the incentive to go after those jobs. When welfare in some states pays more than minimum wage jobs, we have a problem. We believe that people want to be self-sufficient and are capable of bettering themselves. Of course, conservatives want a safety net, and conservatives are big supporters of private charities that help people to get back on their feet. In fact, even the nytimes has to admit that conservatives are more charitable!
Myth 3: We want a Christian theocracy
Truth: Yes Christians are more likely to be conservative, so maybe this is where this myth stems from? Conservatives have always been champions of religious freedom. Liberals are the ones that want to restrict religion by taking it out of everyday public life. Such as the extremists that want to take "under God" out of the pledge of allegiance and take "In God We Trust" off of our money. Many of these people are atheists that want to take away the freedom of everyone else to openly practice their religion.
Myth 4: Conservatives are against women's rights
Truth: Oh yes, the old stereotype about conservatives wanting women to stay in the kitchen barefoot and pregnant. How is it then that females are entering the GOP race for president? It seems it is liberals that want to limit women. They are the ones that put down stay at home moms, and call it "oppressive." Conservative believe that having a strong family means that wives and mothers are very important for this country. The things that have become women's rights are actually very destructive. Things like abortion, sexual "freedom", and the right to be a single mother. Conservatives believe in the rights of women to be respected for being wives, mothers, and yes whatever else they choose.
Myth 5: Conservatives are against immigration
Truth: This relates back to the first one. Conservatives are against illegal immigration because of the fact that it reflects poorly upon those who came here legally. We are concerned about the safety of our country and want to know who is coming in and out. We want to keep our jobs and benefits for our citizens so we can have a strong country. Once someone becomes a legal citizen they are an American, period.
Those were the ones that came to mind. There are ton more and I just came with some new blog ideas, I think.
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