I am sorry I embarrass you. I am sorry if you think I am too compromising, or too pragmatic, or too practical. I am sorry if you think I should never write anything again because I once stupidly said that we should round up Republicans and shoot them. But too bad for you, I am a liberal.
I am against the death penalty. I am pro-choice. I believe in progressive taxation, where the rich pay more and the poor pay less. I believe the basic function of government is to provide for and protect the people. I believe in universal healthcare. I believe in Social Security. I believe in the Bill of Rights. I believe in advancing and protecting human rights across the globe. I believe in worker’s rights and support Unions. I believe in an activist and interventionist Government. That is why I am a liberal and why I am called a liberal. You may think you are more pure and principled than me, but that is not my problem. That is yours.
Thinking oneself to be superior is often a sign of a diseased mind.