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Libertarianism Isabella, AJ, William MAXIMUM FREEDOM MINIMUM GOVERNMENT
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What is a Libertarian? Opposes any form of government Cherishes individual liberty Promotes free market Promotes absence of regulation in moral, economic, and social life
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Abortion No government has a legitimate function to spend public funds either providing or prohibiting abortion
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Prayer in Public Schools Government shouldn’t interfere with prayer in public schools
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Gun Control Affirm right to keep and bear arms Oppose prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense Oppose all laws at any level of government requiring registration, restricting, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition.
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Censorship Promote unrestricted free speech
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Adoption Government regulation hurts, more than helps families
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Affirmative Action Do not believe in discrimination Against affirmative action
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Animal Experimentation Dismissive of animal rights Believe in animal experimentation for medicinal advancements
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Production of Biological Weapons It would be irrelevant in a free society because there would be no wars, and thus no need for biological weapons
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Capital Punishment The death penalty is an extreme demonstration of the government power, and should thus be abolished Important factor: victimless crime
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Cloning The Libertarian Party believes that cloning "is one of the 'most exciting and important scientific breakthroughs of the 20th Century' and should not be prohibited by the government.” Believes in the advantages and possibilities of cloning, which could help save millions
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Drug Legalization Drug use should be decriminalized because it is not harming anyone, and it is a personal choice Both parties (drug and yourself) are in consent
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Euthanasia Should be allowed as long as it is consensual between patient and doctor (both sides agree)
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Gambling Believes gambling should be allowed because it is personal choice (victimless crime)
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Global Warming Realization of constant change in climate “Government is incompetent in protecting the environment” Free market stimulates ecological solutions
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Homelessness (Poverty) End the failing welfare system Banish all healthcare reform Privatize social security No more free handouts
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Homosexual Marriage Consenting adults should be free to keep their sexual orientation No government intervention
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Immigration Unrestricted immigration into the country Immigration policies are government interference
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Media Violence Oppose media censorship, as it is considered a government interference Censorship = obstruction of free speech
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criticism More of a belief rather than a political stance (lack of common sense) Economic nonintervention leads to extreme capitalism Victimless crimes (drugs, sexual norms, education) seen as threats to society threatens freedom, democracy, human rights, and economic growth
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