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My use of the term "conservatism" refers to the "averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values" or "tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions" definitions, not the meaning associated with American politics.

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Has it occurred to you that maybe that is the reason Tokyo is a high trust society and a safe city compared to non-conservative 0-trust and dangerous American cities?

How dare you imply that people’s attitudes and beliefs have anything to do with where they’re from or affect the kind of societies they create. /s

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