Essay on why I am a conservative

In its truest form, the differences between a liberal and a conservative is a wide gap that focuses upon the fundamental beliefs of those within each group. A liberal in older days was not what one would be today; they were considered a person whom sought to use change, while a conservative is one who opposed change. In modern society, the differences between a liberal and conservative does not lie in its most basic definition, …

…hide the problem until a time where it grows to enormous proportions. Many of my personal beliefs follow that of the conservative right, for that reason, I consider myself to be part of the right on the political spectrum. In addition, the extent of which I believe in many of the conservative ideals - religion, abortion, military, and individual responsibility gives me much reason to consider myself a true conservative instead of merely a moderate.