Libertarian Platform

Government exists to protect...

• Rights of the Individual

• Rights of big business

• Rights of security and well-being

• Rights of Government

What is the primary principle of belief for the Libertarian Party as stated in the Preamble for the party platform?

• Belief that respect for individual rights is the essential precondition for a free and prosperous world.

• Belief that America is exceptional because of our historic role.

• Belief that America is an enduring idea where diversity is America's greatest strength.

• Belief that cooperation replaces competition.

The government must not violate which individual rights? (Mark all that apply)

• Life

• Speech

• Trade

• Property

Self-Ownership

• Individuals own their bodies and have rights over them

• Personal liberty is expanded through home ownership

• Participating in a democratic society

• The Self is a part of the State and owned by it.

Government and Privacy

• Individual Privacy and Government Transparency is expected

• There needs to be a balance between Government's need to access private information and privacy rights.

• Individuals' privacy and data rights are protected while continuing to improve accessibility in the technology sector.

• Corporations are expected to have the same individual rights.

Personal Relationships

• Sexual orientation, preference, etc... should have no impact on the government's treatment of individuals.

• Democracy is based off equitable political power

• Advancement in society is determined by hard work and merit

• Freedom and peace preserves the cultural integrity of every community

Reproductive Rights

• Individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their reproductive rights.

• The nuclear family structure is the best.

• Reproduction is at the discretion of the State.

• Abortion should not be authorized by government except when deemed medically necessary

LP Platform stance on the Death Penalty

• Administration of the death penalty is opposed

• Plea bargains can be accepted to avoid the death penalty

• The death penalty should be administered when the individual has completed the appellate process

• Criminals are not subject to human rights after being found guilt of committing crimes

LP Platform on Self-Defense

• Oppose all laws restricting the ownership of firearms or ammunition

• Only hunting rifles are acceptable, and knives no bigger than 4 inches

• No weapons in space

• All guns should be bought back by the American public and melted down and turned into commemorative quarters

The LP Platform on Economic Liberty

• The economic role of Government is to protect property rights, settle disputes. and provide a system that protects voluntary trade

• Double the minimum wage, index it to the cost of living, and demand a guaranteed dignified income for everyone.

• Forced overtime should be abolished

• Political freedom and economic freedoms are indivisible