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Well for one, I don't think putting academia and rationality in the same group is wise. What do you consider to be traditionally conservative? It obviously isn't George W. Bush, and I agree. By your reasoning it obviously isn't Bush Sr. or Reagan either. So how far back do we need to go to achieve what you consider to be true conservatism? Additionally, how are the neo-cons destroying the traditions of America? By attempting to preserve marriage? By protecting the right to bear arms and to worship freely? I believe that the marriage and flag burning issues are mostly to rally the troops and discourage the opposition, just as the left often does on issues involving gun control or seperation of church and state. Those issues are generally only of the highest concern within the very extremes of both parties. However, both parties use them as battle cries, and to strike blows against their most dedicated opposition. For the liberals, they go after the Christian right and southern voters, while the right often aims for academia. This being said, I remain opposed to gay marriage, but I don't think it is among the most important issues facing America.
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