Libertarian FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about libertarianism, libertarian party and non-libertarian views.
This FAQ about libertarianism, libertarian party and non-libertarian views was compiled and written by Joe Dehn jwd3@dehnbase.fidonet.org, Robert Bickford rab.AT.daft.com, Mike Huben mhuben@world.std.com and Advocates for Self-Government http://www.self-gov.org/ with numerous contributions by others.
01 What is a Libertarian?- To put it simply, Libertarians believe that you have the right to ...
- 02 Libertarian Party: Are Libertarians liberal or conservative?
- Libertarians are neither. Unlike liberals or conservatives,...
- 03 How big is the Libertarian Party?
- By almost every measure, the Libertarian Party is the third ...
- 04 Libertarian Party: Do Libertarians win many elections?
- More and more all the time. Right now, there are over 300 ...
- 05 Libertarian Party: What is the party membership fee for?
- Your annual membership payment -- which gets you a subscription to ...
- 06 Libertarian Party: Why do you ask me to sign a membership statement?
- Libertarians are working to reduce the role of government in society....
- 07 What kind of people join the Libertarian Party?
- People like you. People who used to be Republicans, Democrats, ...
- 08 Why don't I hear more about the Libertarian Party?
- The media have been slow to realize that the Republicans ...
- 09 Are Libertarians having an impact on American politics?
- Libertarians all around the nation have been actively ...
- 10 Should I join the Libertarian Party?
- Ask yourself: Is government too big or too small? Are taxes too ...
- 11 Major Libertarian Organizations
- Advocates for Self-...
- 12 Libertarian Organizations: Abortion
- Note: the Libertarian Party has often used the slogan We'...
- 13 Libertarian Organizations: Affinity Groups
- Association of Libertarian ...
- 14 Libertarian Organizations: Book, Tape, and Video Stores
- American Liberty ...
- 15 Libertarian Organizations: Children and Families
- California Homeschool ...
- 16 Libertarian Organizations: College Organizations
- I've given up on trying to maintain this section -- I just don't ...
- 18 Libertarian Organizations: Drug Policy
- Note: an extensive list of Drug Policy organizations can be found ...
- 19 Libertarian Organizations: Employment
- Employment Policies ...
- 20 Libertarian Organizations: Environment
- Foundation for Research on Economics and the ...
- 21 Libertarian Organizations: Feminism
- Association of Libertarian ...
- 22 Libertarian Organizations: Free Market
- Adam Smith Institute (USA)...
- 23 Libertarian Organizations: Free Speech
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)...
- 24 Libertarian Organizations: Gun Policy
- Gun Owners of ...
- 25 Libertarian Organizations: Health Policy
- National Health ...
- 26 Libertarian Organizations: Legal
- Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy ...
- 27 Libertarian Organizations: Miscellaneous
- Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and ...
- 28 Libertarian Organizations: Objectivism
- Ayn Rand ...
- 29 Libertarian Organizations: Political
- Central Massachusetts Liberty ...
- 30 Libertarian Organizations: Publications
- Access To ...
- 31 Libertarian Organizations: Taxes
- All-County Taxpayers ...
- 32 Libertarian Organizations: Term Limits
- Throw the Hypocritical Rascals Out (T.H.R.O.)...
- 33 Libertarian Organizations: Think Tanks
- American Enterprise ...
- 34 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Introduction
- Many USENET readers encounter libertarianism for the first time on USENET....
- 35 Non-Libertarian FAQ: About
- The purpose of this FAQ is not to attack libertarianism, but some of ...
- 36 Non-Libertarian FAQ: What Is Libertarianism?
- It's hard to clearly define libertarianism. It's a desert topping! No,...
- 37 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Strategies For Argument
- Many libertarian arguments are like fundamentalist arguments: they ...
- 38 Libertarian Evangelistic Arguments - Part 1
- Evangelists (those trying to persuade others to adopt their beliefs)...
- 39 Libertarian Evangelistic Arguments - Part 2
- 5. Taxation is theft....
- 40 Libertarian Evangelistic Arguments - Part 3
- 12. Isn't that love it or leave it?...
- 41 Libertarian Evangelistic Arguments - Part 4
- 21. We lived in a fairly libertarian society in the US 150 years ago....
- 42 Libertarian Evangelistic Arguments - Part 5
- 30. Dred Scott and the Fugitive Slave Laws were examples of ...
- 43 Quotations Popular With Libertarian Evangelists p1
- The purpose of bumper sticker phrases is not to enlighten: it is ...
- 44 Quotations Popular With Libertarian Evangelists p2
- Alexander Fraser ...
- 46 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Libertarian Philosophy
- Libertarianism does have a lot of philosophical literature which is ...
- 47 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Critical References
- I am seeking references to critiques and analyses of libertarianism or ...
- 48 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Bibliography
- * Bergland, David Libertarianism in One ...
- 49 Non-Libertarian FAQ: Credits
- Thanks to many people who have contributed directly or indirectly to ...
- 50 What is libertarianism?
- Libertarians want a win-win world of peace and plenty. And we ...
- 51 Are libertarians liberal or conservative?
- You have a better choice than just left or right. The libertarian ...
- 52 How do libertarians approach the issues?
- Libertarians use a caring, people centered approach to politics....
- 53 What is the libertarian position on the military draft?
- History shows that free people can be counted on to defend their ...
- 54 Libertarian FAQ: Should the government regulate radio, TV, or the press?
- America's free press is envied by freedom-starved people everywhere....
- 55 Why do libertarians want to repeal regulations on sex by consenting adults?
- Nothing is more personal than the way people chose to shape ...
- 56 Does libertarian support of personal liberty extend to drug use?
- Alcohol prohibition tore America apart once. Now it is the war ...
- 57 Do libertarians support gun ownership as a personal liberty?
- Libertarians,, like other Americans, want to be able to walk ...
- 58 How do libertarians want to handle immigration?
- People have the right to travel anywhere, and to take any job ...
- 59 What position do libertarians have on subsidies for farm and business?
- All business people, including farmers, should be able to offer ...
- 60 Libertarian FAQ: Are people better off with free trade than with tariffs?
- Free trade provides consumers with better goods at lower prices. ...
- 61 What position do libertarians take on minimum wage laws?
- Skilled, experienced workers make high wages because employers ...
- 62 Libertarian FAQ: What about the poor?
- I want to break the chains of poverty and help the disabled. ...
- 63 Libertarian FAQ: Don't we need affirmative action to keep bigoted employers from refusing tohire minorities and women?
- Libertarians want to see people of all types working in the ...
- 64 How do libertarians feel about taxes?
- Americans already obtain a host of services from private providers....
- 65 Libertarian FAQ: Aren't you going too far?
- I want you to be able to govern yourself. The libertarian way lets ...
- 66 Libertarian FAQ: Won't these ideas work only if everybody is good?
- You don't have to believe people are always good for freedom to work....
- 68 Where would a libertarian fall with respect to laws outlawing smoking in bars?
- In a libertarian society, the smoking policy would be set by the bar ...
- 69 Libertarian FAQ: Isn't any destruction of the earth a direct threat to the existence, -- and thus, the rights -- of future human beings?
- The best way to protect the earth is to honor property rights of ...
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