What is a “libertarian”?

http://www.smallgov.org/?p=195

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A libertarian is, if nothing else, a person with at least an intuitive grasp of the parameters within which the abstract structures of human society must be limited. A person who at least implicitly grasps that as the seat of human intelligence, the individual must be afforded a maximum of personal freedom in order for the social structure to be consistent with fundamental, immutable human nature. 

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I think I'd prefer the definition "A Libertarian is anyone who believes in the Zero Aggression Principle and acts that way. So I would expect that they would renounce the use of force to achieve social and political goals.

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One Response to What is a “libertarian”?

  1. Robert Noval's avatar Robert Noval says:

    Mr. Reinke:

    Thank you for linking to my definition of “Libertarian”

    In a comment to one of my more recent blog posts, some one suggested such a definition would be a fun topic of debate.

    Perhaps you would consider joining us.

    —The Bikemessenger

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