The Conservative nature of Freedom

It has been entirely to long since I have written. As a result my mind is full of thoughts and ideas to share. I recently finished the book, " Liberty and Tyranny" by Mark Levin. Brilliant book, well deserving of its place on the New York times best seller list. The man has methodically examined the nature of Conservatism verses Liberalism in regards to government. One of the best thoughts he conveys in his book is the idea that conservatives live by a creed, "Live and let live." Freedom is a responsibility that is to heavy for most people, especially those who do not think through there actions. The freedom shared by citizens of this great country allows for heinous manipulation by those who rather than embrace their freedoms chose to seek power instead. They seek to limit the freedoms of others so that they can be powerful. Rather than work for their rewards. They demand others work for it and give it to them. They demand socialized health care. Welfare/Food for all without working for it or contributing to the program. There is no motivation to. This does not sound like live and let live. Rather it sounds like, " Leech and let die." Which would you choose?