I believe that a key principle of conservatism is personal responsibility. Personal responsibility is about stepping up and doing what you can to create a better world, not sitting back and waiting for or expecting someone else to create that better world. (1/4) #cdnpoli #uspoli

Unfortunately, some people who call themselves conservatives have joined elements of the left in approving irresponsible behaviour - lawless violence and a flagrant disregard for the common good driven by self-interest and anger. (2/4) #cdnpoli #uspoli

Conservatism is not primarily about freedom, but about personal responsibility. Freedom is a secondary objective, which flourishes when people take responsibility for their own actions and for their own obligations to the common good. (3/4) #cdnpoli #uspoli

Real, clear, principled conservatism is needed now more than ever. (4/4) #cdnpoli #uspoli