Commentary: Finally, an explanation for conservatism that I can understand

For several years now, my mind has been stumped by people who call themselves “conservatives.” I have wondered, and wanted to ask them, “Just what are you conserving and what do you want to conserve?”I want to know if they believe in conserving the environment, the National Parks and wilderness areas, the rivers, the oceans, habitats, animal and plant species? I want to know if they believe in conserving the American Dream — a fair deal and opportunity for advanceme