What do the Libertarians believe?

To put it simply, Libertarians believe that you have the right to live your life as you wish, without the government interfering -- as long as you don't violate the rights of others. Politically, this means Libertarians favor rolling back the size and cost of government, and eliminating laws that stifle the economy and control people's personal choices.

Unlike liberals or conservatives, Libertarians advocate a high degree of both personal and economic liberty. In a sense, Libertarians "borrow" from both sides to come up with a logical and consistent whole -- but without the exceptions and broken promises of Republican and Democratic politicians.

For example, Libertarians agree with conservatives about freedom in economic matters; in favor of lowering taxes, slashing bureaucratic regulation of business, and charitable -- rather than government -- welfare. But Libertarians also agree with liberals on personal tolerance; in favor of people's right to choose their own personal habits and lifestyles.

Should I join the Libertarian Party?

Ask yourself: Is government too big or too small? Are taxes too high

or too low? Does the government regulate my business too much or too

little? Does the government control my personal life too much or not

enough?

If you agree, like most Americans, that government is too large, too

expensive, and meddles too much, the Libertarian Party is for you!