Conservatism is the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy. It is the fear that a woman may have the freedom to do with her body as she pleases. It is the fear that two men or two women may be in a loving relationship and might desire to have a family in the future. It is the fear that the poorest among us may have an opportunity to become productive members of society. It is the fear that someone, somewhere, may have darker skin or speak a different language.
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