As I have said before on this board as well as to friends, what distinguishes liberals from conservatives in our present times is that liberalism is an ideology and conservatism a philosophy. "Progressives" define themselves by strict adherence to a dogma crafted by men in pursuit of perfection on Earth, shunning those who stray from the party line. Conservatives, by contrast, seek what is true in the exercise of reason and what is just in the light of our faith in a benevolent Father.
Increasingly, it seems, we live in different worlds.
For those who argue vociferously for their point of view on this forum, if your view should differ from mine, I would only ask for the same respect I would accord you in the same circumstances. That doesn't mean we all won't get testy at times, but unlike our adversarties on the Left, conservatives don't demand perfection of others, or of themselves either.
You, sir, have my respect...not only for your time on board but your civility and demeanor. I look forward to many conversations in the future and I would anticipate there will be far more we shall agree on than not.