In the book, he cites extensive data analysis to demonstrate that values advocated by conservatives -- from church attendance and two-parent families to the Protestant work ethic and a distaste for government-funded social services -- make conservatives more generous than liberals.
The book, titled "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism" (Basic Books, $26), is due for release Nov. 24.
When it comes to helping the needy, Brooks writes: "For too long, liberals have been claiming they are the most virtuous members of American society. Although they usually give less to charity, they have nevertheless lambasted conservatives for their callousness in the face of social injustice."
It's not about social injustice, it's about helping people and it is not about bragging about helping people, but just doing it. It's about helping out at school, helping a sick person, a family in need as some examples and, yes, it is also about giving money. It is not bragging about it nor is it about making it a party platform. We've seen what that type of compassion has given the United States of America.
