You make a HUGE basic error. Those who tell us what we can and cannot do are the misnamed "liberals." A "conservative" won't mind much if you tell an off-color joke, light up a smoke, or enjoy a nice juicy steak. A "liberal," however, will complain to management. Far too many people don't realize conservatives are now the classic liberals (please note tagline).
Yes, of course, the left absolutely wants to tell us what to do - AND so do the parental social conservatives. Perhaps you don't see it because you agree with them?