> one can sense a true disdain for many conservative points of view on topics like abortion, the role of religion in our society, and gun control. Aren't these

> one can sense a true disdain for many conservative points of view on topics like abortion, the role of religion in our society, and gun control. Aren't these in fact lightning rod issues between conservatives and liberals in general? The right for women to choose what to do with their bodies is generally a liberal sentiment. The right to be free of religions in every day life, again is a liberal (and constitutional) view. Gun control, is again a liberal desire (though probably not as stalwart as the others). Why should liberals relax their views on these things? Liberals have relaxed on are some issues: economics, corporate policy, healthcare, etc.