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I'm left handed. I'm not really that sensitive but I am aware of the connotation throughout history of left. Who sits at the left hand of God? What is the opposite of right? What is the definition of sinister?

 

Things do change. In my youth being conservative was understood to be "resistant to change." At a time when there was blatant racism and sexism to be called a conservative was demeaning to many.

 

Now the tables have turned. At one time, "more government" was deemed a liberal idea. Why now is the "conservative" side of the abortion debate considered to mean more government control and the "liberal" side to get government out of the issue. Why the need to label? Why not just state an opinion without the need for a label?

 

Packsaddle hit the nail on the head. It is in how these terms are used that bring on ill feelings. Myself, I don't like to be painted with either brush.