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 ...
17 Libertarian Organizations: Communities- Abapa
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 ...
45 Quotations Popular With Libertarian Evangelists p3
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....
67 In a libertarian society, wouldn't polluters get away with destroying the environment? -
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 ...