<p>"Besides you can very well be conservative and not have the desire to constantly defend your positions or even debate them. "</p>
<p>I totally agree, but if one is in this group, then why would it even matter what the “flavor” is of the school"? This is why different political, social, sexual, you name it persuasions co-exist. Most folks view this stuff as personal or private matters, and do not choose to engage others in discussion. But if that’s the case, then why does it matter? </p>
<p>Even the frequently bashed Oberlin (and I wonder how many of the bashers have ever been to the campus???) is more alternative than flaming liberal. And if you don’t know the difference, let’s talk.</p>