I was raised as liberal Republican (pro gay-mariiage in the 80s, marijuana legalization in the 90s, etc.), and it's been very disheartening to learn I have to c

I was raised as liberal Republican (pro gay-mariiage in the 80s, marijuana legalization in the 90s, etc.), and it's been very disheartening to learn I have to call myself an American conservative because I strive toward the principle of individual freedom (i.e. liberty, from which the term 'liberal' is etymologically derived). I can tolerate anything but violence.