I don't want to hijack this thread by having prolonged debates over a myriad of issues so I'll just respond briefly and you can have the last word. I won't convince you anyway.
So what is "fair" to you?
Is it fair that not everybody starts on the same ladder rung? How can someone compare their perceived success against someone who was born into destitute conditions?
Life isn't fair, but you're not making it fairer by taking from one person to give to another. Everyone strives to provide a better life for their kids, and the government doesn't have the right to say "it's really not fair that your kids are starting off in a better position." The fairest system is the one that provides the most opportunity and prosperity, and that is capitalism my friend. Hands down.
Is it fair that people will die today because of preexisting conditions or the fact they can't afford the ridiculous cost of health insurance? Does "right to life" only come into play for the unborn and people that can afford to live?
It's fair that people be accountable for their own stupid decisions, or if they're truly unlucky as opposed to just irresponsible we help them out. Which we're already doing. Conservatives are not anti-healthcare - they think the best way to provide it is to make healthcare less expensive and more available, and the free market is best equipped to do that. Charity and a basic social safety net fill in the gaps.
Is it fair that people smart enough to go to college can't because they cannot afford the bill(which again largely goes back to the situation they were born in and nothing of their own fault)?
Who runs colleges? That's right - liberals byband large. Liberals, and the absurd student loan policy, are why college is so expensive. But at least if you're smart, you can get scholarships and there are plenty of schools, particularly community colleges that are very affordable. This was probably your silliest question.
What "rules of law" All laws? laws that you agree with, since there are obviously laws that you don't agree with. religious law?
Yes, all laws. Conservatives believe the executive should enforce the laws - not just the ones they like - and judges should interpret laws based upon how they are written - not the outcome the judge would like to achieve. Liberals simply do not believe this.
"Religious law"? You mean like Sharia? The United States is governed by the Constitution and the laws passed by our legislatures created by that Constitution. As a society, we must all adhere to one set of laws. You are free to adhere to whatever additional laws your religion mandates, and the government must show a compelling interest to trump said laws. But it can and does where appropriate.
How do you feel about equal opportunity for everyone regardless of your starting point, race, religion, orientation, etc..? Isn't that the foundation of America?
Yes. Conservatives very much believe in equal opportunity. But we have a different way to achieve that. See point 1. Liberals take a different approach. They support things like affirmative action, by which the government picks winners and losers.
But convincing a liberal of any of things is futile. The only saving grace is that many, not all, liberals do become more conservative as they get older, become more experienced, and have more skin in the game. Again, certainly not all.
