America was founded as a very Libertarian nation, which used to be called Conservative (People like Barry Goldwater).
People that call themselves "Conservative" nowadays do not understand what true conservatism means.
"I'm frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in "A," "B," "C" and "D." Just who do they think they are? And from where do they presume to claim the right to dictate their moral beliefs to me? - Barry Goldwater