An opinion of the libertarian movement by Kevin D. Williamson

Posted by KYFHO 10 years, 7 months ago to Philosophy
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Perhaps libertarians do come across as not being cohesive in their beliefs. And yes, unfortunately, there does seem to be a real me, me, me mindset among the majority of people. Not enough objectivists and libertarians to make a difference?
SOURCE URL: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/03/31/why-a-prominent-libertarian-thinks-rand-paul-would-have-a-hard-time-winning-in-2016/


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  • Posted by $ iamfrankblanco 10 years, 7 months ago
    There was a recent Pew Research Center poll that suggested that almost two-thirds of Americans would favor abolishing mandatory minimum sentences for non-violet drug offenses. I think that there is a lot of cost savings to be had if we just opened ourselves up to the idea that if it's not personally effecting you, then it shouldn't be a concern.

    Individuals maintaining their bodily autonomy. We can only hope one day...
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  • Posted by CircuitGuy 10 years, 7 months ago
    I suspect a majority of Americans loves livertarianism, contrary to this article, but they need a slow and cautious approach. We have to phase in modest changes over several years. Most libertarians come off as too radical for me, yet I would accept a moderate libertarian scaling back even programs I like (food stamps, medical assistance for the poor, education / job training) if they also equally scaled back the military, prisons, and things starting with war on [blank].

    I actually think the majority would go for this. I could see people saying, "I hate that they are taking away scholarship opportunities from poor children, but at least we're not harassing and jailing their families for non-violent drug offenses."
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