I guess I tend to think of myself as a progressive because growing up in the US in the 80’s, “Liberal” was “a dirty word.” And I would like to see less bigotry, less exploitation of workers, and overall more financial equality across society.

At the same time, I don’t agree with the underpinnings of the liberal concept of governance. I also think society runs itself the best when not interfered with by government and we can make the change I’d like to see in the world on a social level while making government smaller.

So for the most part, while I’m sympathetic to “progressive” ideals, I don’t want to see them enforced by government. To this end, I certainly see OP’s point. My perspective is often far too nuanced people because they prefer to just have government reflect their perspective.

I have sort of saying I’ve adopted — just because it’s your opinion and you’re sure you’re correct, doesn’t mean we should be enshrining that opinion into law. This is where I constantly run afoul of “Liberals” who these days basically think that all of society should be run by government laws which adhere to their opinions.