Libertarian Party Platform Discussion: Difference between revisions

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Clarification is needed for the following.
Clarification is needed for the following.


* Does a treaty between the U.S. government and a foreign government constitute a "foreign entanglement"?
* Does a treaty between the U.S. government and a foreign government constitute an "entangling alliance"?
* The phrase, "avoiding foreign entanglements" implies defense alliances do not support the goal of "defense against attack from abroad."
* The phrase, "avoiding foreign entanglements" implies defense alliances do not support the goal of "defense against attack from abroad."
* In practical terms, the call to end "military and economic aid" forfeits the ability to shape the security environment, giving free rein to adversaries hostile to the peace and security of the United States.
* In practical terms, the call to end "military and economic aid" forfeits the ability to shape the security environment, giving free rein to adversaries hostile to the peace and security of the United States.
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