Frank Watson: Proudly Conservative

I have been asked about my political affiliation on several occasions.

The question is usually if I am a Republican or a Democrat.

When I respond that I am a conservative, I either get funny looks or blank stares.

Those who offer funny looks generally say, “OK, but are you a conservative Republican or a conservative Democrat?” When I respond that I am neither, “I am simply a conservative”, they look alarmed and back away as if I am some sort of terrorist.

Those with blank stares seldom say anything, but their spouses ask what a conservative is.

When I explain that a conservative generally want...