Liberal Movements Have Historically Been Vicious in Nature

=== DEFINITIONS === First off I do not think PRO has an entirely accurate definition of Liberal and has provided no source for the definition like what is proper. So I will present the actual definition with a reliable source and ask that my opponent please concede to this. Note that I am not pulling semantical trickery here, it is perfectly reasonable. Liberal: (ADJECTIVE) .Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry. .Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded. .Of, relating to, or characteristic of liberalism. .Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political .liberalism, especially in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. (NOUN) .A person with liberal ideas or opinions. .A member of a Liberal political party. [1] This is definition is further supported by the fact that there are many liberals, including myself, you do not favor big government as my opponent tried to claim. I find his definition of vicious to be accurate. Also, to avoid semantical shenanigans and to make the resolution more clear: To say that Liberals have historically been vicious is making the presumed implication that they have been MOSTLY viscous as a combination of all points in history, not to say having been vicious at any individual point in history. === RESPONSES === "As one will find that every movement that the liberals have been a part of historically has been vicious in nature." >> I'm sure Gandhi and MLK jr. would 100% agree. (sarcasm) "During the Civil rights movement violent protests broke out all over the country in cities like Chicago, D.C. and Detroit; cars were burned and people died[1]." >> This is correct. "During the 2000 elections Liberal radicals were angered by the Florida recount and not only exposed themselves to small school children, but took elderly citizens hostage and demanded that Gore be declared the winner, or they would kill the senior citizens.[2]" >> The link for the source of your information was broken so this contention currently stands void of meaning until a reliable source is provided that confirms it. "A similar incident took place during 2008 election, where a man violently attacked a McCain supporter carving an B into her cheek.[3]" >> This act was later proven to be a hoax. [2] That article you linked to should be taken down or edited. "Thank You, and God Bless America" >> Thank you as well. HAIL GLORIOUS SATAN! === ARGUMENT === When we look back on history over the many liberal movements we see in overall conjunction the exact opposite of what my opponent claims. The goal of the liberal has nearly always been the abolition of vicious acts on the part of conservatives and usually by peaceful means. It has been the pursuit of freedom, equality and justice. Lets take a look at America, it started with anti-monarchism(Liberal), then slavery abolitionism(Liberal), women's suffrage and gender equality(Liberal), anti-segregation and race equality(Liberal), workers rights(Liberal), peace movements(Liberal), now the Liberals are still pursuing all these things along many more such as homosexual equality and loads of individual rights. The Liberals have always been on the more humane said of history. Freedom and equality, this is what we have pursued and what we have accomplished far more than any viciousness we have inflicted. Take a look at the amazing non-violent civil-disobedience movement that happened in India with Gandhi. That then inspired MLK Jr. to have his non-violent civil-disobedience movement in America. This utterly changed the world and made it a much happier place. In-case you didn't know, Gandhi and MLK Jr. weren't JUST Liberals, they were SOCIALISTS[3,4] . Another Socialist by the name of Albert Einstein once wrote a paper titled "Why Socialism" in which he described Capitalism as the "predatory phase" of human society.[5] ===SOURCES=== 1. http://education.yahoo.com... 2. http://en.wikipedia.org... 3. http://en.wikipedia.org.... 4. http://en.wikipedia.org... 5. http://www.huppi.com...