Questions

What exactly is a libertarian?

A libertarian is a person who believes in freedom and liberty. Rather than using the government as a tool for imposing ones opinions on others, a libertarian believes it should be merely an agent for protecting the rights of those it represents. If you think you may believe in libertarian ideals, take the World's Smallest Political Quiz.

But then why vote Libertarian? What's wrong with the other two major parties?

If you believe that government interference is generally a bad thing, then voting libertarian is for you. The other two parties lately have ignored the idea of civil rights, and spending has gone through the roof, along with taxes. For preserving freedom of speech and other fundamental rights, while allowing you to keep your hard-earned property and other assets, the Libertarians are the only real choice.

Isn't it a wasted vote?

No, it isn't! Consider each vote for a Libertarian candidate as counting three times: one vote for the candidate, and two votes that the opponents were not able to secure for themselves. The Libertarians have been making constant headway into the political mainstream, and have ballot access in most states, including Texas. Even if the Libertarian candidate does not win a specific race, swing votes can be very effective in influencing the policies and platforms of the candidates in other parties.

Why you? You have no experience in politics.

Exactly! Politicians are generally regarded as crooked, looking out only for the interests of themselves and those funding them. I have no intention of becoming a career politician, but only wish to preserve the idea of personal freedom within the current legal landscape.

But isn't social welfare necessary as a safety net for unlucky people in society?

It but not as a government-provided service! There is nothing inherent about welfare services that private charities can't implement more effectively and efficiently. Moreso, the created of a welfare state encourages those on welfare to stay there, further reducing their chances of leading a productive life. Also, forcibly seizing one's personal assets for redistribution is hardly an example of liberty and personal freedom.

Won't school vouchers destroy the public school system

No. If anything, vouchers would force public schools to become better, as they would be forced to compete to receive their funding, rather than complacently wasting millions of dollars on ineffective programs. In the long term, public schools may become less and less popular, but that is irrelevant, as every child would even better opportunities for education. A voucher system would also have the advantage of allowing a parent to be selective of subject matter, whereas public schools force either conservative or liberal viewpoints on the students, depending on the location of the school district. With vouchers, no parent would be forced to subject his child to an unwanted ideology.

Where can I learn more?

National Libertarian Party
• The Cato Institute
• Libertarian Party of Texas

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