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Congressional Issues 2006
CAMPAIGN 2006
What is the Libertarian Party?



The Libertarian Party is the party of principle. To publicly affirm what we believe -- and to ensure that our party never strays from our principles -- we ask our members to proudly sign this statement:

I do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force as a means of achieving political or social goals.

This is the principle that undergirds the Free Market System, and made America the most prosperous and admired nation on earth. The two-party monopoly (Democrat/Republican) believes it is acceptable to initiate force against others: to tax, to conscript, and even to kill. Socialism always involves the initiation of force against the innocent. The consistent Libertarian will never approve the initiation of force or violence.


Begin to learn more about the Libertarian Party from our Introduction.

Statement of Principles.
The basic political philosophy of the Libertarian Party is stated in its Statement of Principles.
Platform
The elaboration of these principles into positions on a wide range of specific issues is contained in our comprehensive Platform.

The LP Program is a statement of the Party's legislative recommendations on several issues of current concern.

In presidential election years, the convention adopts the National Campaign Platform of its presidential candidate.

Other official LP positions are stated in the form of resolutions adopted by the LNC (Libertarian National Committee).

The views of LP spokespersons are expressed in our press releases. The Press Release Archive is useful in locating specific resolutions and positions.

Popular Understandings of Libertarianism
The most popular understanding is "Liberty and Personal Responsibility"

Related public policy sites:
Cato Institute
Heartland Institute


Harry Browne articles:


Missouri Libertarian Party Reaffirms Opposition to the "Oath"