Classical liberals believe modern liberalism has departed significantly from its original form in three main ways:
1. Modern liberals have embraced collectivism over individualism by prioritizing group rights and identities, whereas classical liberalism championed pure individualism.
2. Modern liberalism supports a much larger role for government intervention in the economy and social welfare, going against the classical liberal view of limited government.
3. Classical liberals argue modern progressivism has undermined civil liberties like free speech in the name of social justice, moving away from the strong emphasis on individual rights and liberties in classical thought