Difference between Republicans and Libertarians?

[mosdef]

My friend says that Libertarians are basically copying the Republican platform except for a few things. Can you please explain the main differences between these two parties? Also, I would like to know exactly what their stance on drugs are. Thanks.

-mosdef

 

[jaydee]

There are lots of differences. Check harrybrowne.org, and click on "articles by Harry Browne" on the left hand side, and read the republican article he has. They are really eye opening. (sorry can't supplly direct links, because of the site layout)
There stance on drugs, is that the gov't should have no control over peoples lives. Even if you think they should, the war on drugs is a lose-lose battle. It causes problems, and has VERY little effect. Drug lords are made possible through this war. In a capitalist society, Pot would be dirt cheap, taking the profit out of it, and would reduce violence, reduce peer pressure on drugs, and not drive the occasional joint smoker out of house and home. You can find more on that as well on Harry's site, as well as lp.org

 

[Dameon]

Harry Browne

Libertarian Party

 

[DefRef]

Republicans TALK it, Libertarians WALK it. Unfortunately, the GOP gets the votes and the L's have to go begging.

So many morons, who say they want a third party, voted for Nader instead of Browne. Oh well, at least they knocked Gore off. Thanks, folks.

 

[konichiwa]

Issues 2000

 

[JellyBaby]

Republicans are more concerned with delivering their "anti-government" message than delivering it. Rs favor corporate welfare, don't mind white collar crime, love military expenditures even when unnecessary, consider the ultra-wealthy before anybody else, and prefer to legistlate morality.

Libertarians truly believe less government is criticial, despise corporate and social welfare, consider everyone equally and let people decide their own moral issues.

I'd be an R in a heartbeat but they have a proven record of dishonesty, inability to deliver on campaign promises, and in recent years have focused primarily on marketing their party rather than fighting for what their platform once stood for.