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This article is from the Libertarian FAQ, 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.

02 Libertarian Party: Are Libertarians liberal or conservative?

Libertarians are neither. Unlike liberals or conservatives,
Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and economic
liberty. In a sense, Libertarians "borrow" from both sides to come
up with a logical and consistent whole -- but without the
exceptions and broken promises of Republican and Democratic
politicians.

For example, Libertarians agree with conservatives about freedom in
economic matters; in favor of lowering taxes, slashing bureaucratic
regulation of business, and charitable -- rather than government --
welfare. But Liberitarians also agree with liberals on personal
tolerance; in favor of people's right to choose their own personal
habits and lifestyles.

 

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