>This is the crux of the whole problem with Democrats. I think many of the honestly feel that liberalism helps the poor and underprivileged. This is so misguided and false that it is beyond my comprehension.

I'll try to remember that my (proudly liberal) parents were misguided when they fought for integration of schools and housing and voting rights for blacks. Clearly, the right to live where they wanted and vote without fear didn't help anyone.

It's obvious to me that many people here haven't a clue what liberalism is all about.

Tamar (also proudly liberal)