Libertarian Party
Libertarians strive for a free, peaceful, abundant world where each individual has the maximum opportunity to pursue his or her dreams and to realize his or her full potential.
The core idea of Libertarianism is simply stated, but profound and far-reaching in its implications: Libertarians believe that each person owns his own life and property, and has the right to make his own choices as to how he lives his life, as long as he simply respects the same right of others to do the same. Another way of saying this is that Libertarians believe you should be free to do as you choose with your own life and property, as long as you don't harm the person and property of others.
Libertarianism is thus the combination of liberty (the freedom to live your life in any peaceful way you choose), responsibility (the prohibition against the use of force against others, except in defense), and tolerance (honoring and respecting the peaceful choices of others).
Liberty is one of the central lessons of world history. Virtually all the progress the human race has enjoyed during the past few centuries is due to the increasing acceptance of free markets, civil liberties, and self-ownership.
Our goal as Libertarians is to bring liberty to the world, so that these wonderful and proven ideas can be put into action. This will make our world a far better place for all people. We hope you will join us in embracing this ideal – and in taking a stand to personally bring about a world of liberty, abundance, and peace!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 63% of Americans polled in CNN's 2011 annual Opinion Research Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You would favor a law that would allow Congress to conduct an annual internal review of the Federal Reserve (Central Bank).
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 70% of Americans polled in Reason-Rupe's 2012 Research Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think that the government should not favor any particular set of values.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 55% of Americans polled in Reason-Rupe's 2012 Research Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think marriages between gay and lesbian couples should be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 51% of Americans polled in CNN's 2011 annual Opinion Research Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think that in order to curb terrorism in this country, it is not necessary for the average person to give up some civil liberties.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 54% of Americans polled in Pew Research Center's 2011 Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You favor the legalization of marijuana.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 50% of Americans polled in Gallup's 2012 Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think it's more important to protect the right of Americans to own guns than to control gun ownership.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 49% of Americans polled in Pew Research Center's 2012 Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
You Are Libertarian If...
You think the U.S. should reduce its military commitments overseas.
If you agree with this statement, you are in agreement with 46% of Americans polled in Pew Research Center's 2011 Poll and YOU ARE LIBERTARIAN!
