That you paint liberalism as far left would indicate your extreme bias.  Here is the definition of Liberal Democracy:
Wikipedia:
Liberal democracy is a liberal political ideology and a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principles of classical liberalism. It is also called western democracy. It is characterized by fair, free, and competitive elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law in everyday life as part of an open society, and the equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms for all people.

Seems pretty much the definition of our present ideal, does it not?

By the way, 3500 people would not be dead via lynching if it were not for "those people" who ostensibly we're a permitted "peaceful" demonstration, but came armed and ready for fight themselves, and who may have planned in advance the car attack.