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Statement of Principles
=Statement of Principles=


We, the members of the Libertarian Party, challenge the cult of the
We, the members of the Libertarian Party, challenge the cult of the
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We, on the contrary, deny the right of any government to do these
We, on the contrary, deny the right of any government to do these
things, and hold that where governments exist, they must not violate the
things, and hold that where governments exist, they must not violate the
rights of any individual: namely, (1) the right to 1ife—accordingly we
rights of any individual: namely, (1) the right to life—accordingly we
support prohibition of the initiation of physical force against others; (2)
support prohibition of the initiation of physical force against others; (2)
the right to liberty of speech and action—accordingly we oppose all
the right to liberty of speech and action—accordingly we oppose all
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of individual rights, is the free market.
of individual rights, is the free market.


Individual Rights and Civil Order
=Individual Rights and Civil Order=


No conflict exists between civil order and individual rights. Both
No conflict exists between civil order and individual rights. Both
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vidual, group, or government.
vidual, group, or government.


1. CRIME
==1. CRIME==


A massive increase in violent crime threatens the lives, happiness,
A massive increase in violent crime threatens the lives, happiness,
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rights is the appropriate way to suppress crime.
rights is the appropriate way to suppress crime.


2. VICTIMLESS CRIME
==2. VICTIMLESS CRIME==


We hold that only actions which infringe the rights of others can prop-
We hold that only actions which infringe the rights of others can prop-
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for the commission of these “crimes”.
for the commission of these “crimes”.


3. DUE PROCESS FOR THE CRIMINALLY ACCUSED
==3. DUE PROCESS FOR THE CRIMINALLY ACCUSED==


Until such time as persons are proved guilty of crimes, they should
Until such time as persons are proved guilty of crimes, they should
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be personally liable.
be personally liable.


4. JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM
==4. JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIM==


The purpose of any system of courts is to provide justice. The present
The purpose of any system of courts is to provide justice. The present
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the victim of the right to recover from the guilty in negligence cases.
the victim of the right to recover from the guilty in negligence cases.


5. GOVERNMENT AND “MENTAL HEALTH”
==5. GOVERNMENT AND “MENTAL HEALTH”==


We oppose the involuntary commitment of any person to a mental
We oppose the involuntary commitment of any person to a mental
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and community “mental health” centers and programs.
and community “mental health” centers and programs.


6. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS
==6. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE PRESS==


We oppose all forms of government censorship, including anti-
We oppose all forms of government censorship, including anti-
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TV” and cable broadcasting facilities.
TV” and cable broadcasting facilities.


7. GOVERNMENT SECRECY
==7. GOVERNMENT SECRECY==


We condemn the government’s use of secret classifications to keep
We condemn the government’s use of secret classifications to keep
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divulged shows that the government has violated the law.
divulged shows that the government has violated the law.


8. FREEDOM OF RELIGION
==8. FREEDOM OF RELIGION==


We defend the rights of individuals to engage in any religious activ-
We defend the rights of individuals to engage in any religious activ-
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taxation.
taxation.


9. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY
==9. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY==


The individual’s privacy, property, and right to speak or not to
The individual’s privacy, property, and right to speak or not to
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sought
sought


10. INTERNAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
==10. INTERNAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES==


We call for the abolition of all federal secret police agencies. In par-
We call for the abolition of all federal secret police agencies. In par-
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tion of the Senate Subcommittee on Internal Security.
tion of the Senate Subcommittee on Internal Security.


11. THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
=11. THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS==


Maintaining our belief in the inviolability of the right to keep and
Maintaining our belief in the inviolability of the right to keep and
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handguns (“Saturday night specials”).
handguns (“Saturday night specials”).


12. AMNESTY AND THE MILITARY
==12. AMNESTY AND THE MILITARY==


We support the immediate and unconditional exoneration of all
We support the immediate and unconditional exoneration of all
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for retraction of all less-than—honorable discharges previously assigned
for retraction of all less-than—honorable discharges previously assigned
for such reasons and deletion of such information from military person-
for such reasons and deletion of such information from military person-
nel files. We oppose the draft (Selective Service), believing that the
nel files. We oppose the draft (Selective Service), believing that the
use of force to require individuals to serve in the armed forces or any-
use of force to require individuals to serve in the armed forces or any-
where else is a violation of their rights. We recommend repeal of the
where else is a violation of their rights. We recommend repeal of the
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mote thereby the morale, dignity, and sense of justice within the military.
mote thereby the morale, dignity, and sense of justice within the military.


13. PROPERTY RIGHTS
==13. PROPERTY RIGHTS==


There is no conflict between property rights and human rights. In-
There is no conflict between property rights and human rights. In-
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we favor restitution to the rightful owners.
we favor restitution to the rightful owners.


14. UNIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
==14. UNIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING==


We support the right of free persons to voluntarily establish, or as-
We support the right of free persons to voluntarily establish, or as-
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upon individual rights by restricting voluntary labor negotiations.
upon individual rights by restricting voluntary labor negotiations.


15. DISCRIMINATION
==15. DISCRIMINATION==


No individual rights should be denied or abridged by the laws of the
No individual rights should be denied or abridged by the laws of the
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trade includes the right not to trade—for any reasons whatever.
trade includes the right not to trade—for any reasons whatever.


Trade and the Economy
=Trade and the Economy=


Because each person has the right to offer goods and services to others
Because each person has the right to offer goods and services to others
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trade, are improper in a free society.
trade, are improper in a free society.


1. MONEY
==1. MONEY==


We call for the repeal of all legal tender laws and reaflirm the right
We call for the repeal of all legal tender laws and reaflirm the right
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gold coin denominated by units of weight.
gold coin denominated by units of weight.


2. THE ECONOMY
==2. THE ECONOMY==


Government intervention in the economy imperils both the personal
Government intervention in the economy imperils both the personal
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tion, and interest rates.
tion, and interest rates.


==3. SUBSIDIES==
In order to achieve a free economy in which government victimizes no
one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies
one for the benefit of anyone else, we oppose all government subsidies
to business, labor, education, agriculture, science, broadcasting, the arts,
to business, labor, education, agriculture, science, broadcasting, the arts,
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enterprises.
enterprises.


4. TARIFFS AND QUOTAS
==4. TARIFFS AND QUOTAS==


Like subsidies, tariffs and quotas serve only to give special treatment
Like subsidies, tariffs and quotas serve only to give special treatment
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and quotas as well as the Tariff Commission and the Customs Court.
and quotas as well as the Tariff Commission and the Customs Court.


5. POSTAL SERVICE
==5. POSTAL SERVICE==


We propose the abolition of the governmental Postal Service. The
We propose the abolition of the governmental Postal Service. The
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in all aspects of postal service.
in all aspects of postal service.


6. TAXATION
==6. TAXATION==


Since we believe that all persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their
Since we believe that all persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their
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a.) recognize the right of any individual to challenge the payment of
a.) recognize the right of any individual to challenge the payment of
taxes on moral, legal, or constitutional grounds;
taxes on moral, legal, and constitutional grounds;


b.) oppose all personal and corporate income taxation, including capi-
b.) oppose all personal and corporate income taxation, including capi-
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or local tax agencies.
or local tax agencies.


7. ENERGY
==7. ENERGY==


We oppose all government control of energy pricing, allocation, and
We oppose all government control of energy pricing, allocation, and
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sources.
sources.


Domestic Ills
=Domestic Ills=


Current problems in such areas as crime, pollution, health care deliv-
Current problems in such areas as crime, pollution, health care deliv-
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injures, rather than benefits, the poor themselves.
injures, rather than benefits, the poor themselves.


1. POLLUTION
==1. POLLUTION==


We support the development of an objective system defining individual
We support the development of an objective system defining individual
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therefore support the abolition of the Environmental Protection Agency.
therefore support the abolition of the Environmental Protection Agency.


2. CONSUMER PROTECTION
==2. CONSUMER PROTECTION==


ices. We specifically oppose laws requiring an individual to buy or use
ices. We specifically oppose laws requiring an individual to buy or use
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otherwise use.
otherwise use.


3. EDUCATION
==3. EDUCATION==


We support the repeal of all compulsory education laws, and an end
We support the repeal of all compulsory education laws, and an end
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school taxes for those not responsible for the education of children.
school taxes for those not responsible for the education of children.


 
==5. POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT==
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5. POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT


We support repeal of all laws which impede the ability of any person
We support repeal of all laws which impede the ability of any person
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All aid for the poor should come from private sources.
All aid for the poor should come from private sources.


6. MEDICAL CARE
==6. MEDICAL CARE==


We support the right of individuals to contract freely with practi-
We support the right of individuals to contract freely with practi-
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substances.
substances.


7. LAND USE
==7. LAND USE==


The role of planning is properly the responsibility and right of the
The role of planning is properly the responsibility and right of the
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the legitimacy of private, voluntary land use covenants.
the legitimacy of private, voluntary land use covenants.


8. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA)
==8. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA)==


We call for the repeal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This
We call for the repeal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This
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witness.
witness.


9. SOCIAL SECURITY
==9. SOCIAL SECURITY==


We favor the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increas-
We favor the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increas-
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Security tax should have a claim against government property.
Security tax should have a claim against government property.


10. CIVIL SERVICE
==10. CIVIL SERVICE==


We call for the abolition of the Civil Service system, which entrenches
We call for the abolition of the Civil Service system, which entrenches
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oflfice.
oflfice.


11. CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS
==11. CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS==


We urge the repeal of federal campaign finance laws, which repress
We urge the repeal of federal campaign finance laws, which repress
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candidates from being on the ballot.
candidates from being on the ballot.


SECESSION
==SECESSION==


We support recognition of the right to political secession. Exercise of
We support recognition of the right to political secession. Exercise of
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moral obligations not to violate the rights of others.
moral obligations not to violate the rights of others.


POPULATION
==POPULATION==


We support an end to all subsidies for child-bearing built into our
We support an end to all subsidies for child-bearing built into our
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=Foreign Policy=
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign Policy


The principle of non-initiation of force should guide the relationships
The principle of non-initiation of force should guide the relationships
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stricted travel and immigration.
stricted travel and immigration.


ECONOMIC
==ECONOMIC==


1. FOREIGN AID
===1. FOREIGN AID===


We support the elimination of tax-supported military, economic, tech-
We support the elimination of tax-supported military, economic, tech-
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zation.
zation.


2. LAW OF THE SEA
===2. LAW OF THE SEA===


We oppose recognition of claims by fiat, by nations or international
We oppose recognition of claims by fiat, by nations or international
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such property.
such property.


3. INTERNATIONAL MONEY
===3. INTERNATIONAL MONEY===


We favor the withdrawal of the United States from all international
We favor the withdrawal of the United States from all international
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from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.


MILITARY
==MILITARY==


1. MILITARY POLICY
===1. MILITARY POLICY===


We recognze the necessity for maintaining a sufficient military force
We recognze the necessity for maintaining a sufficient military force
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protect the lives and rights of the American people.
protect the lives and rights of the American people.


2. PRESIDENTIAL WAR POWERS
===2. PRESIDENTIAL WAR POWERS===


We call for reform of the Presidential War Powers Act to end the
We call for reform of the Presidential War Powers Act to end the
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DIPLOMATIC
==DIPLOMATIC==


1. NEGOTIATION
===1. NEGOTIATION===


The important principle in foreign policy should be the elimination
The important principle in foreign policy should be the elimination
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governments.
governments.


2. THE UNITED NATIONS
===2. THE UNITED NATIONS===


We support immediate withdrawal of the United States from the
We support immediate withdrawal of the United States from the
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violated.
violated.


3. THE MIDDLE EAST
===3. THE MIDDLE EAST===


We call upon the United States government to cease all interventions
We call upon the United States government to cease all interventions
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both military and economic.
both military and economic.


4. COLONIAL INDEPENDENCE
===4. COLONIAL INDEPENDENCE===


The United States should grant immediate independence to its colonial
The United States should grant immediate independence to its colonial
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and Puerto Rico.
and Puerto Rico.


Omissions
=Omissions=


Our silence about any other particular government law, regulation,
Our silence about any other particular government law, regulation,
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ination should not be construed to imply approval.
ination should not be construed to imply approval.


=Notes about this entry=


Source: http://www.outrightusa.org/gallery/index.php/museum/platform1976
Source document: http://www.outrightusa.org/gallery/index.php/museum/platform1976
OCR scanned by Ken Moellman on 5/31/2015
Entered and corrected by Ken Moellman on 5/31/2015
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