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Libertarianism as Process

The Libertarian Party is challenging the Republican and Democratic parties alike.

Most Americans would find at least something with which they agree in the beliefs and positions of those who identify themselves as Libertarians. You can find Libertarians who are almost as anti-war as the Quakers, yet as strong for gun rights as the National Rifle Association; more conservative than most Republicans on fiscal matters, and yet more liberal than most Democrats when it comes to personal freedoms, such as gay rights and use of drugs.

They may not want to align themselves with the Libertarian Party position or platform plank on every conceivable controversial issue. But many Libertarian values are something we find quite compatible.

Those values deserve to be, and would benefit everyone by being, at the table when our governments are formulating public policy.

For the reasons why, click on "Libertarianism as Process; In the Excellent Society."

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