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==16. NONE OF THE ABOVE== | ==16. NONE OF THE ABOVE== | ||
In order to expand the range of choice in federal, state. and local elections of government ofï¬cials, we propose the addition of the alternative | In order to expand the range of choice in federal, state. and local elections of government ofï¬cials, we propose the addition of the alternative "None of the above is acceptable" to all ballots. In the event that "None of the above" wins a plurality of votes, the elective ofï¬ce for that term will remain unï¬lled and unfunded. | ||
=FOREIGN AFFAIRS= | |||
American foreign policy should seek an America at peace With the world and the defense—against attack front abroad — of the lives, liberty, and property of the American people on American soil. Provision of such defense must respect the individual rights of people everywhere. | |||
The principle of non-intervention should guide relationships between governments. The United States government should return to the historic libertarian tradition of avoiding entangling alliances, abstaining totally from foreign quarrels and imperialist adventures, and recognizing the right to unrestricted trade, travel, and immigration. | |||
=DIPLOMATIC POLICY= | |||
==1. NEGOTIATIONS== | |||
The important principle in foreign policy should be the elimination of intervention by the United States government in the affairs of other nations. We would negotiate with any foreign government without necessarily conceding moral legitimacy to that government. We favor a drastic reduction in cost and size of our total diplomatic establishment. In addition, we favor the repeal of the Logan Act, which prohibits private American citizens from engaging iii diplomatic negotiations with foreign governments. | |||
==2. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND FOREIGN INVESTMENTS== | |||
We recognize that foreign governments might violate the rights of Americans traveling, living, or owning property abroad, just as those governments violate the rights of their own citizens. We condemn all such violations, whether the victims are U.S. citizens or not. | |||
Any effort, however, to extend the protection of the United States government to U S citizens when they or their property fall within the jurisdiction of a foreign government involves potential military intervention. We therefore call upon the United States government to adhere rigidly to the principle that all US citizens travel, live, and own property abroad at their own risk. In particular, we oppose — as unjust tax-supported subsidy — any protection of the foreign investments of U.S. citizens or businesses. | |||
The issuance of U.S. passports should cease. We look forward to an era in which American citizens and foreigners can travel anywhere in the world without a passport. We aim to restore it world in which there are no passports, visas, or other papers required to cross borders. So long as U.S. passports are issued, they should be issued to all individuals without discrimination and should not be revoked for any reason. | |||
==3. HUMAN RIGHTS== | |||
We condemn the violations of human rights in all nations around the world. We particularly abhor the widespread and increasing use of torture for interrogation and punishment We call upon all the world‘s governments to fully implement the principles and prescriptions contained in this platform and tltereb) | |||
usher in it new age of international harmony based upon the universal reign ol | |||
liberty. | |||
Until such a global triumph for liberty. we support both political and revolu- | |||
tionary actions by individuals and groups against governments that violate rights, | |||
We recognize the right of all people to resist tyranny and defend themselves | |||
and their rights. We condemn. however. the use of force. and especially the use | |||
of terrorism. against the innocent. regardless of whether such acts are commit- | |||
ted by governments or by political and revolutionary groups. | |||
The violation of rights and liberty by other govemments can neverjustify foreign | |||
intervention by the United States government. Today. no government is inno~ | |||
cent of violating huntan rights and liberty. and none can approach the issue with | |||
clean hands. In keeping with our goal of peaceful international relations. we | |||
call upon the United States government to cease its hypocrisy and its sullying | |||
ot'thc good name of human rights, Only private individuals and organizations | |||
have any place speaking out on this issue, | |||
4. WORLD GOVERNMENT | |||
We support withdrawal of the United States government from. and an end | |||
to its ï¬nancial support for. the United Nations. We oppose US. government | |||
participation in any world or international government. | |||