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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What exactly does it mean to be a liberal?
<|assistant|>
Being a liberal generally refers to a person having progressive views on political and social issues. It can also refer to a person having views on certain issues that are considered to be open and accepting of change. Liberals may support civil rights, civil liberties, and economic equality for all citizens. They also tend to oppose discrimination on any basis and support social welfare policies such as universal health care and progressive taxation. Liberals believe that the government should intervene to protect individuals and minorities against discrimination and oppression, as well as ensure that everyone is provided with equal opportunities.