That's not what I've seen in practice. Libertarians love them some Trump. They bind others in the name of freeing themselves. They're not consistent. Their aim is license, not liberty
Your understanding of real libertarianism is flawed, Dana. The core definition of this philosophy is that "everyone should be free to do what they want AS LONG AS YOU DON'T IMPINGE UPON THE NEXT PERSON'S FREEDOM TO DO THE SAME."
You are redefining the concept of libertarianism with your example of Trump followers. It is true that the concept, has espoused by authors like Hayek and Rand, has been somewhat corrupted over the past 10 years. It's possible that is where your impression of libertarianism comes from. But it does not make it correct.
I always get something out of your thoughts, Dana. I just wanted to correct one small point...
"Libertarians think you can have liberty without laws."
I don't think that's accurate. Libertarians believe in minimal government. They don't deny the need for some rules, whether it's at a municipal, state or country level.
I believe the correct sentence would be...
"Anarchists think you can have liberty without laws."
That's not what I've seen in practice. Libertarians love them some Trump. They bind others in the name of freeing themselves. They're not consistent. Their aim is license, not liberty
Your understanding of real libertarianism is flawed, Dana. The core definition of this philosophy is that "everyone should be free to do what they want AS LONG AS YOU DON'T IMPINGE UPON THE NEXT PERSON'S FREEDOM TO DO THE SAME."
You are redefining the concept of libertarianism with your example of Trump followers. It is true that the concept, has espoused by authors like Hayek and Rand, has been somewhat corrupted over the past 10 years. It's possible that is where your impression of libertarianism comes from. But it does not make it correct.
I always get something out of your thoughts, Dana. I just wanted to correct one small point...
"Libertarians think you can have liberty without laws."
I don't think that's accurate. Libertarians believe in minimal government. They don't deny the need for some rules, whether it's at a municipal, state or country level.
I believe the correct sentence would be...
"Anarchists think you can have liberty without laws."