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Are civil liberties a conservative issue?

By Tom Head, About.com

Question: Are civil liberties a conservative issue?
Answer: Absolutely. The word "conservative" is derived from the Latin verb conservare, meaning "to preserve." So it stands to reason that working to preserve civil liberties is one of the most conservative things you can do.

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