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The '''Libertarian Party''' is a United States political party created in 1971. It claims to be the largest third party in the United States although others dispute this claim (see below for a full discussion of the issue).
The '''Libertarian Party''' is a United States political party founded in 1971. It is the largest third party in the United States.


The party does not presently hold any major office at the national level, such as Senator, Governor, or United States House of Representatives. No [[Libertarian]] has ever [[won election to federal office]], though thousands have been elected to various state and local offices since the party was created in 1971.  
While no [[Libertarian]] has ever [[won election to federal office]], thousands have been elected to various state and local offices.


The stated [[Libertarian Party Platform|platform]] of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered on the far left and others that are considered on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians favor minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians favor social freedom including legalization of drugs and strong civil liberties.
The stated [[Libertarian Party Platform|platform]] of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered by some on the far left and others that are considered by some on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians support the free unregulated market for goods as well as ideas; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians support strong protection of civil liberties and the abolition of "victimless crimes."


All of the stances of the libertarian party are based on their belief in minimal government intervention.  In the eyes of a libertarian, the people should be able to do what they want when they want, under the condition that they do not harm anybody else in doing so.
All of the positions of the Libertarian Party are based on the defense of individual rights.  In the eyes of a libertarian, all people should be free to live their lives as they see fit, under the condition that they do not initiate the use of force or fraud and take responsibility for their choices.


==External link==
==External link==
*[http://www.lp.org/ Libertarian Party website]
*[http://www.lp.org/ Libertarian Party website]

Revision as of 08:25, 9 September 2005

The Libertarian Party is a United States political party founded in 1971. It is the largest third party in the United States.

While no Libertarian has ever won election to federal office, thousands have been elected to various state and local offices.

The stated platform of the Libertarian Party holds some positions that are considered by some on the far left and others that are considered by some on the far right. Unlike traditional "left" parties, Libertarians support the free unregulated market for goods as well as ideas; unlike traditional "right" parties, Libertarians support strong protection of civil liberties and the abolition of "victimless crimes."

All of the positions of the Libertarian Party are based on the defense of individual rights. In the eyes of a libertarian, all people should be free to live their lives as they see fit, under the condition that they do not initiate the use of force or fraud and take responsibility for their choices.

External link

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