One fails to see how a set of viewpoints can be on both sides when defining one of the larger political groups. Here's a rewrite: Basic principles of conservativism: * Personal responsibility * Everyone should be treated equally ** No one should be discriminated against ** No group should have higher rights or special privlidges in government programs, regulation, or judical proceedings * Laws should be enforced * Laws should be enforced equally * Personal freedom should be protected and enhanced * Citizens should be self sufficient except in cases of severe disability * Citizens should obey the law * have a strong military * Not help our enemy * Have limited government Religious principles of conservativism: * Moral values of Christanity should be followed |