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At the same time, conservatives also recognize that with individual freedom comes individual responsibility. In the absence of a hand-holding [[nanny state]], it is imperative that each individual take responsibility for his own actions, and exercise his rights and freedoms wisely and with discretion. Thus, [[social conservatism]] is also critical to a successful society, as it emphasizes the importance of morality, duty, and responsibility to one's self and fellow men.
At the same time, conservatives also recognize that with individual freedom comes individual responsibility. In the absence of a hand-holding [[nanny state]], it is imperative that each individual take responsibility for his own actions, and exercise his rights and freedoms wisely and with discretion. Thus, [[social conservatism]] is also critical to a successful society, as it emphasizes the importance of morality, duty, and responsibility to one's self and fellow men.
== Conservatism and intelligence ==
People who identify themselves as "very conservative" score lower on IQ tests than average.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/26/liberals.atheists.sex.intelligence/index.html CNN.com - Liberalism, atheism, male sexual exclusivity linked to IQ</ref>
== See also ==
== See also ==