Libertariansim: What's the Deal?
A Look Into Libertarianism and its Importance to America
What is Libertarianism? What Do Libertarians Believe In?
The Libertarian Party believes in:
- Maximum liberty in both personal and economic matters
- A smaller government that is limited to protecting citizens from coercion and violence
- Individual Responsibility
- The opposition of government bureaucracy and taxes
- The promotion of private charity
- Tolerating diverse lifestyles
- The support of free markets
- Defending civil liberties
David Boaz
Libertarianism is the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others. Libertarians defend each person’s right to life, liberty, and property – rights that people possess naturally, before governments are created. In the libertarian view, all human relationships should voluntary; the only actions that should be forbidden by law are those that involve the initiation of force against those who have themselves used force – actions like murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, and fraud.” – David Boaz, Executive Vice President, Cato Institute
John Stossel
“We want government to largely leave us alone, protect our personal security, but then to butt-out, leave us free to pursue our hopes and dreams, as long as we don’t hurt anybody else.”– John Stossel, host of “Stossel” on Fox Financial News Network and author of Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity
Dr. Ron Paul
“The core of libertarianism is respect for the life, liberty and property rights of each individual. This means that no one may initiate force against another, as that violates those natural rights. While many claim adherence to this principle, only libertarians apply the non-aggression axiom to the state.”– Ron Paul, Former Congressman and 3-time Presidential Candidate
The Importance of the Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party is of great important to American politics as this organization is the only organization that sees and respects the people as unique and capable individuals.