Before becoming wedded to statism in America, liberalism was a philosophy of liberation. Around the world it stood for liberty and tolerance, battling equally against conservative aristocracy and radical socialism. A global community of those who believe in this older, or classical, liberalism remains active, generally championing free markets, expansive immigration, civil liberties, free speech, and social tolerance. But while leading liberals of the past, such as Great Britain’s John Bright and Richard Cobden, advocated peace, some foreign liberals today favor war–at least, if conducted by Americans at American expense. For instance, Garry Kasparov, perhaps the greatest chess player ever, …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
