“Its (conservatism’s) weakness is in failing to show it cares in instances where liberals do.”
My take: We know we care and we assume caring is inherent in everyone; so, it’s display needn’t be a primary act. Rather, we focus on causes and solutions. Venus/Mars, I guess: The woman cries, the man gets the perp. Both care equally.
The problem is that the validity of the whole assertion is fading.
Reference also “Jesus wept.” The shortest bible verse. No polite “manly” tears. Per the Greek, He bawled.
If “conservatives” won’t fill that vacuum, “liberals” will, and it may not be the way that is best for America.