I am not a libertarian since I beleive in thoroughly unlibertarian things as Socialised medicine, free education to the end of secondary, safety nets for the low waged and minimum living standards for Children. I think I can defend this position logically to libertarians I also have grave misgivings about protection for children, the mentally challenged and Animals in a Libertarian society however Libertarians are generally honest and consistent which is far more than I can say for most positions.
Libertarians do not beleive that people can murder or steal or rape.etc etc. Indeed they have a non aggression principle which I admire unlike most people who want tax and spend for THEIR pet plans at the expense of others.
I think libertarians are certainly correct when it comes to Sexuality, Narcotics, Prostitution and Gambling. I also think that in most areas that the Government is a pretty terrible provider for most issues (though not all issues) and the threats to free speech are growing all the time (in the UK especially) that I am beginning to fear for free expression.
I certainly don't think Ron Paul is a good example of a Libertarian- he is opposed to abortion for a start he is certainly on the conservative edge of libertarianism.
Libertarians do not beleive that people can murder or steal or rape.etc etc. Indeed they have a non aggression principle which I admire unlike most people who want tax and spend for THEIR pet plans at the expense of others.
I think libertarians are certainly correct when it comes to Sexuality, Narcotics, Prostitution and Gambling. I also think that in most areas that the Government is a pretty terrible provider for most issues (though not all issues) and the threats to free speech are growing all the time (in the UK especially) that I am beginning to fear for free expression.
I certainly don't think Ron Paul is a good example of a Libertarian- he is opposed to abortion for a start he is certainly on the conservative edge of libertarianism.
