Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Libertarians

I'm reading material on the Libertarian party, and so far, I like what I see. The main selling points of the LP for me are:
Some of the LP's positions make me nervous, like those on censorship, but overall I think that the LP more accurately reflects the attitude and will of our Founding Fathers. That attitude can be summed up in this sentence: "If I am not hurting another, then leave me alone." That's a maxim that I can live with.

I've requested information, but I can tell you that the big sticking point for me joining is the $25 membership fee.

// posted by BLP @ 9:16 PM
Comments:
Hey, I won't stop you.

Always remember that the party line is no substitute for independant thought.Good luck.
# posted by Blogger The probligo : 2:10 AM
 
Prob

-Of course I won't stop thinking! I will never be a party "hardliner", but I generally agree with their principles. I do know the differences I have with them (ie, I am firmly against abortion), but I have to put my flag somewheres.
# posted by Blogger BLP : 9:58 PM
 
Brandon--the problem with Libertarians is that they're generally liberal on social issues. You'll be hard pressed to find a liberal who is adamantly pro-life, and they never oppose gay marriage. This alone makes them not a votable option for the majority of conservative Christians. On economic policy, though, they're usually better than the Republicans--Bush has been way too quick to spend, and hasn't cut nearly enough.
# posted by Blogger David Talcott : 8:13 AM
 
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