I’m trying to figure out the Libertarian Party’s platform. The common thread that seems to hold these people together is legalization of drugs, economic freedom and a general contempt for Christianity. I might add that I’m not sure what kind of economic freedom they advocate when their presidential nominee is sympathetic to Bernie Sanders. I’m getting mixed signals.
The one thing that really bothers me about
Libertarians is their disregard for federalism.
They seem to have contempt for our Constitution when it conflicts with
their world view. Libertarians say they’re
for limited government, but they sure as hell are not adverse to judicial
activism when it suits their purpose.
Another view that sticks in my craw is their
contempt for religious liberty. Libertarians want to force Christians into
violating their conscience. The most
obvious is this whole gay marriage nonsense.
Somehow, Libertarians believe the First Amendment right of freedom of
religion doesn’t apply to Christian business owners.
Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party’s nominee, doesn’t
seem to comprehend the purpose of the 14th Amendment or the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 & 65. These laws
were enacted to protect blacks from institutionalized discrimination. States
implemented black codes, segregation and stringent preconditions for voter
registration which rendered second class status upon these citizens. These measures were necessary to ensure equal
protection under the law. No where do
these laws force people to violate their First Amendment rights.
If Libertarians were true advocates of economic
freedom, they wouldn’t force business owners to violate their religious
beliefs. Instead, they should allow
these entrepreneurs to succeed or fail based on their business model even if it’s
offensive to the most “tolerant” amongst us.
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