> On the one hand, they believe in civil liberties. On the other hand, they also believe in science. Do they? There are several definitions of "liberal" out th

> On the one hand, they believe in civil liberties. On the other hand, they also believe in science. Do they? There are several definitions of "liberal" out there, but none of them appear to match up with what you are saying. A classical liberal is certainly in favor of civil liberties. Science? Maybe, maybe not. By the American definition, liberals tend to be in favor of some kind of liberties, but often favor strong government controls and intervention in the economic sphere. And science? I imagine that acceptance of the scientific consensus on global climate change trends liberal in the U.S. On the other hand, I imagine use of homeopathy and other unproven "alternative" therapies does, too. On the gripping hand, I really couldn't say what they mean by "liberal" in Canada. > These two things tend to clash and will do so more frequently in the future as scientists learn more about the brain. And genetics, yes. This is something be careful about.