> They are supposed to be the party that's more fundamentally consistent with the principles of a free society.

Hi Kevin,
"Free" to do what? "Free" from what? I ask seriously, not rhetorically and certainly not for a Democratic or Republican ideological angle. I'm always curious about what people mean by "free" when I hear it referenced: "free" country, "free" speech, "free" market, etc. Whaddaya think?

Steven-
P.S. This is an honest question, i.e. not baiting you for argument cuz I won't. So feel "free" to express yerself. ;-)