Party Spotlight: Libertarian Party

History: The Libertarian Party was founded in 1971.

Chairman: M. Carling

Platform: Eliminate government involvement in many aspects of life including, but not limited to: economics and business, social dealings, and foreign affairs.

Associated Political Ideologies: Libertarianism, Laissez-Faire Economics, Non Interventionism

Economic Issues (5% Government Involvement Grade):

• Reduce taxation
• Privatize Social Security and Welfare
• Eliminate corporate welfare
• Reduce regulation of business and foreign trade
• Protect property rights
  

Foreign/Immigration Issues (5% Isolation Grade) :

• Favors non-interventionist military policy
• Abandon being the policeman of the world
• Reduce regulation on open immigration
• Allow for free travel

Social Issues (20% Restriction of Freedoms):

• Supports protection of free speech, privacy, association, and sexual interaction
• Stop affirmative action in the private sector
• Supports the right to bear arms per Second Amendment and self-defense
• Abolish laws against the victimless crimes of prostitution, drug use, and fraternization
• Reduce federal involvement in abortion matters
• Limit or abolish the death penalty
• Keep government out of the health care business

Total Score: 30

2008 Election Candidate: Bob Barr