But its generally liberal policy that enacts more red tape, more government restrictions, more building up government jobs and more keeping people dependent on government assistance rather than addressing the underlying issues in society.
Liberal policy adheres to give a man all the fish he / she needs / wants.
Conservative policy adheres to teach a man to fish so he can provide for himself and have some sense of dignity doing so.
But thats a separate topic to dying for ones country
If it comes right down to it, i'm picking up a weapon if I know another country is trying to invade mine, simple as that.