Two popular myths today are 1) conservatives are heartless and 2) liberals hate liberty. While it might be possible to find heartless conservatives, or liberty-hating liberals, I believe that most Americans still value both liberty and compassion. We express these values in different ways, but at our core, most of us believe in both.
For a refreshing and compelling approach to liberty and compassion, read Bastiat’s 1850 short book The Law. For a pamphlet-sized adaptation with a few additional thoughts, download Principles of Liberty and Compassion (pdf)
