Who is distorting? I didn't say you called yourself a Libertarian. I said you have no clue what it means to be a Libertarian. I will repeat it if necessary. Beyond that, I have no interest in debating you or considering your point of view. You have shown that you either have a screw loose, or are among the most naive of people. I just want to make clear to anyone reading the thread that you do not comprehend or represent Libertarianism. Folks like yourself help marginalize the party because outsiders mistakenly think that you know what you are talking about and are part of it.
"Your expressed views are clearly out of line with the official statements of the party. "
No, they are not. This is yet another misrepresentation by you. Perhaps you should learn what the party's positions are before you comment on them.
Gov't 'intrusion' is entirely appropriate and necessary in situations where people's rights are being violated. It is not hard to discern these situations. Only the truly clueless would believe that murder is ok, as long as it's a 'family affair'.
Since you don't seem to understand some of the Libertarian positions, I'll cut and paste a couple of statements from the LP homepage.
"Protect Victim's Rights. Protecting the rights and interests of victims should be the basis of our criminal justice system. Victims should have the right to be present, consulted and heard throughout the prosecution of their case.
In addition, Libertarians would do more than just punish criminals. We would also make them pay restitution to their victims for the damage they've caused, including property loss, medical costs, pain, and suffering. If you are the victim of a crime, the criminal should fully compensate you for your loss"
"Get Tough on Real Crime. The Libertarian Party is the party of personal responsibility. We believe that anyone who harms another person should be held responsible for that action. By contrast, the Democrats and Republicans have created a system where criminals can get away with almost anything.
lp.org
Regards,
Barb |
