When Left is Right

The Schiavo case illustrates that the old definitions of Conservative and Liberal no longer apply.

Traditionally, Conservatives favored a small government that stays out of people's personal affairs, while liberals are more willing to legislate private behavior to acheive sociatal goals. Do you want to hire only white Christian heterosexuals for your business? You can't. Want to drain some wetlands you own to build a vacation home? Sorry!

But in this case, it's the Conservatives that are sticking their noses and second-guessing private decisions, while liberals say "hands off!"