Who deserves the libertarian vote?"Who Deserves the Libertarian lib·er·tar·i·an n. 1. One who advocates maximizing individual rights and minimizing the role of the state. 2. One who believes in free will. [From liberty. Vote?" (December December: see month. ) provided a good array of opinions. I think it would be best to forget parties altogether. If someone has libertarian positions as a Democrat, don't vote for him because "the Democrats are a better choice for libertarians"; vote for him because he is the better candidate. If there is only a Libertarian Party The Libertarian party was founded in Colorado in 1971 and held its first convention in Denver in 1972. In 1972 it fielded John Hospers for president and Theodora Nathan for vice president in the U.S. general election. candidate, vote for him. But if either the Republican or Democrat in a race espouses libertarian ideals and has a chance of winning, you are obligated ob·li·gate tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates 1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force. 2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige. to give him your support. Being in knee-jerk opposition to the two major parties is ineffective. We need more libertarian ideas, not necessarily more elected Libertarian Party members. Aron Milberg Newton, MA |
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