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'''Abortion''' | '''Abortion''' | ||
The majority of Libertarians, whether "pro-life" or "pro-choice", agree that the government should stay out of the issue of abortion of the fetus. Some do support laws restricting abortion in the second or third trimester, some from conception; some support only state or local government legistlation or enforcement. [[Pro-Choice Libertarians]] and [[Libertarians for Life]] have differing positions on the issue. | The majority of Libertarians, whether "pro-life" or "pro-choice", agree that the government should stay out of the issue of abortion of the fetus. Some do support laws restricting abortion in the second or third trimester, some from conception; some support only state or local government legistlation or enforcement. [[Pro-Choice Libertarians]] and [[Libertarians for Life]] have differing positions on the issue. The Party Platform takes a utilitarian pro-choice position; remaining silent on whether or not there is an actual "right" to an abortion and leaving that to the individual conscience, but stating that in any event, the government should stay out of the issue. | ||
'''Free Speech and Communications''' | '''Free Speech and Communications''' | ||
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''' Immigration''' | ''' Immigration''' | ||
Libertarians believe in the right of peaceful people to immigrate into the United States. Many support restrictions due to disease or criminal history. Some support stronger restrictions on other criteria. All agree that welfare programs should be phased out and that doing so will discourage those who come to this country primarily to obtain such benefits. | Libertarians believe in the right of peaceful people to immigrate into the United States. Many support restrictions due to disease or criminal history. Some support stronger restrictions on other criteria. All agree that welfare programs should be phased out and that doing so will discourage those who come to this country primarily to obtain such benefits. The Party Platform advocates that freedom requires the free movement of people and goods across borders. | ||
==Economics== | ==Economics== | ||