Interesting, these "changes" in meaning. I don't think "liberal" is a bad word, except among the conservatives who want to disparage by a fallacy (can't remember which logical fallacy it is, atm; but basically it's name calling, instead of presenting one's own positions!)
I tend towards the Libertarian positions in many ways: I think people should be left alone unless they are injuring others, or have stated an intent. I believe that, in many cases, less government interference in people's lives is better.
OTOH, some of my positions are classic liberal: I am in favor of public education being available to all, because without it, we'd have chaos with so many ignorant people. I also support a national health plan, something conservatives DREAD with great apprehension.
Incidentally, I observed a lesson conducted by a black educator with fifth grade students last year. She discussed the history of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is known as the Black National Anthem. She stated that, in the past, it was known as the Negro national anthem, and that, the word negro, contrary to being a "bad" word, simply is an archaic form of the word "black." The children were more accepting of this than most adults are. Most adults consider it disparaging, which is interesting. At the time the song was written, it was considered the proper descriptor to call black people.
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Changes in speech
Date: 2006-09-08 11:26 am (UTC)I tend towards the Libertarian positions in many ways: I think people should be left alone unless they are injuring others, or have stated an intent. I believe that, in many cases, less government interference in people's lives is better.
OTOH, some of my positions are classic liberal: I am in favor of public education being available to all, because without it, we'd have chaos with so many ignorant people. I also support a national health plan, something conservatives DREAD with great apprehension.
Incidentally, I observed a lesson conducted by a black educator with fifth grade students last year. She discussed the history of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which is known as the Black National Anthem. She stated that, in the past, it was known as the Negro national anthem, and that, the word negro, contrary to being a "bad" word, simply is an archaic form of the word "black." The children were more accepting of this than most adults are. Most adults consider it disparaging, which is interesting. At the time the song was written, it was considered the proper descriptor to call black people.