Reply #11: Clark is a social liberal

[maxr4clark]

...and that is reflected here. The difference between him and the other generals is that he advocated using American influence (diplomacy and, if necessary, force) for _humanitarian_ reasons, rather than political/economic dominance. He has been very consistent on that, for many years; it is one of the reasons I am glad he is running.

Clark's answers on questions about gays in the military are excellent examples of a socially liberal perspective, thoughtfully presented. He says we should first adopt the perspective that the person whose rights are in question is important to us, like a son or a daughter, and then answer the question from that perspective.

Look past the uniform and see the man wearing it. He's a private citizen now, and is showing the concern for human life and suffering that his career in the military taught him.

Thanks for your post, mikehiggins. This post isn't in response to you, but in support.