Political conservatives are conservative on morality...and that includes being pro-life, which one cannot be if one is pro-embryonic stem cell research. "Free thought" is usually a code-word for atheism (often linked to evolution) which also is not a conservative position. I'd wager that 98% of professed conservatives are theists....
...If you want to disagree with the immorality here, fine, it is a free country, but please don't shame the name "conservative" by calling yourself one.
Obviously Central Scrutiniser is not a True Scotsman.
Actually, I am an Irish dual citizen.
Scots beat up my ancestors!