While I understand conceptually the case this article makes, I guess I'm just not be that conservative then.
The clear disconect between heart and mind isn't something I'll go along with.
The ideas espoused in the article have nothing to do with conservatism.
When torn between your head and your heart, choose your head, because your head takes your heart into consideration. I believe the government has no right to confiscate my money and give it away to charity; I believe also that I am morally obligated to help victims of Tsunamis. What I would like to be able to do is keep more of my money and decide which of many charities I would like to fund to help the Tsunami victims.