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Issues

One of the first questions people often ask of the Libertarian Party is what does it stand for? For a deeper anaylsis of an issue, click on one of these links. (You will be taken to the national Libertarian Party web site):

• Current Issues
• Crime & Violence
• Environment
• Family Budgets
• Foreign Policy
• Freedom Of Speech
• Gun Laws
• Healthcare
• Internet
• Immigration
• Poverty & Welfare
• Privacy
• Social Security
• Taxes

Libertarians believe in the American heritage of liberty, enterprise, and personal responsibility. Libertarians recognize the responsibility we all share to preserve this precious heritage for our children and grandchildren. Libertarians believe that being free and independent is a great way to live. We want a system which encourages all people to choose what they want from life; that lets them live, love, work, play, and dream their own way.

The Libertarian way is a logically consistent approach to politics based on the moral principle of self-ownership. Each individual has the right to control his or her own body, action, speech, and property. Government's only role is to help individuals defend themselves from force and fraud.

The Libertarian way is a caring, people-centered approach to politics. We believe each individual is unique. We want a system which respects the individual and encourages us to discover the best within ourselves and develop our full potential.

The Libertarian Party is for all who don't want to push other people around and don't want to be pushed around themselves. Live and let live is the Libertarian way.