Outsider: Here's an actual definition of liberalism for you: "Liberalism is a political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of liberty and equality.[1][2][3] Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally they support ideas and programmes such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, free markets, civil rights, democratic societies, secular governments, gender equality, and international cooperation."  Indeed, I do feel the values of liberalism such as "liberty and equality" are "better" than not having those concepts in one's world view and philosophy.  Indeed, I'm proud to be a liberal.  It's a political and social philosophy I believe in.  best wishes, Gary Crum