Those are three good responses. You're making it tougher on me. Hopefully you understand my original hostility as well - I gave examples and reasons (which you may or may not agree with), you gave me declarations and accusations of dishonesty, until these recent posts. I am a passionate truth-seeker; frankly, as a Christian, successful, educated, white male and father with many Republican friends, it would be much easier for me to be a conservative. I honestly believe the left path is (usually, not always, as perhaps with abortion) the one closer to Christ, and closer to reality. But if the facts don't support my position, then my position gets altered, and I greatly resent being called a liar. (One way my position will be altered is my view of Title VII and the Republican party - I should have researched that better).
On your other points, I don't necessarily agree with them, but I now can see your basis for them. I will respond when I have more time. And I'll share a couple of experiences that helped shape me.