where do they stand on the issues? I asked one of my friends and he said they are idiots that believs that there should be no laws. tell me where they stand and are the closer to democrats or republicans? Thanks
2007-03-11 12:55:01 · 11 answers · asked by gaahgasjhagshjkgahksjaghjks 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Libertarians wan't to use guns to protect themselves from the frustration of poor people rather than let the government do it through welfare provision.
2007-03-11 13:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Simple. If an action has no effect on another person or society as a whole, the government has no right to legislate on it. Neither party is anywhere close to this ideal.
Thomas Jefferson said "the legitimate powers of government are restricted to only such acts which are injurious to others." This is the libertarian ideal.
Libertarians are NOT opposed to laws or government. Both are essential to a civilized society. They ARE opposed to laws which restrict personal freedom and to oppressive government.
2007-03-11 13:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
http://www.lp.org/issues/issues.shtml
They're core belief is that government should be as small as possible, and that laws should only regulate what is necessary for a stable society.
They believe that individuals and companies should be held responsible for what they have done, but not punished or penalized based solely on what they might do.
They support victim's rights, and harsh punishments for criminals. But they also support due process, and the idea of innocent until proven guilty. They oppose welfare and industry subsidies, as well as opposing excessive industry regulation.
They are not closer to Democrats or Republicans. They reject both forms of large government.
I should say "we", because of all the political parties, the Libertarians are the closest I've seen to my own views.
2007-03-11 13:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, Libertarians do not believe there should be no laws.
Basically, Libertarians believe in maximum freedom and minimum government intrusion (afterall, every law is a restriction of freedom). Libertarians believe that everyone has the right to live his/her own life as he/she sees fit as long as he/she does not interfere with the rights of others.
If someone is drinking himself into oblivion on his couch in front to the television - it doesn't concern me and it is none of my business. However, if he decides to get behind the wheel of the car, endangering the lives of everyone on the road, then it is society's concern.
If Mo decides to hire Joe to clean-out his kitchen at $4.00 and hour, Libertarians believe those two should be allowed to negotiate their own contract without government interference (minimum wage laws).
2007-03-11 14:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus Jones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 20:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by sarro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are in general more open minded than the Republicans.
2007-03-11 13:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lost. at. Sea. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you mean where do they stand today or tomorrow,? cause i think that is a trick question.
as far as the "law thing goes Ann Coulter says that liberals have two sets of standards, one for themselves, and one for everyone else.
I LOVE ANN COULTER!!
2007-03-11 13:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it makes you happy, do it. I'll be happy over here doing my own thing.
That's about the sum of it.
2007-03-11 12:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
at ellis island near the statue of liberty that's where they stand.
2007-03-11 12:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask trader joe liberman
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2007-03-11 13:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by WMD LIEr W 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋