Libertarian Party

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| website = [http://www.lp.org www.lp.org]
| headquarters = 2600 Virginia Avenue NW<br> [[Washington, D.C.]]<br>20037
| chairman = [[Nicholas Sarwark]]
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| foundation = 1971
| ideology = [[Anarcho-capitalism]]<br>[[Libertarianism]]<br>[[Minarchy]]
| fiscalpolicy = [[Free Market]]
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The '''Libertarian Party''' ('''LP'''/'''L''') is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] founded in 1971 that advocates [[libertarian]] political views. In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party reached its peak in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]], receiving about 1% of the vote.<ref>[http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/ Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections]</ref> In terms of political activity (number of candidates, access to the ballot, and elected office holders), the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party, although it is still much smaller than the biggest two American political parties.

It is active in all 50 states and has more than 200,000 registered voters. Most Libertarian Party elected officials are in office at the local level of government.<ref>[http://www.lp.org/article_85.shtml Frequently asked questions about the Libertarian Party]</ref> The party has permanent ballot status in 27 out of 50 states and runs candidates in all 50. In 2008, the party nominated [[Bob Barr]], a former Republican Congressman from Georgia, as its nominee for the [[2008 Presidential Election]]. In the [[2012 Presidential Election]] and [[2016 Presidential Election]] [[Gary E. Johnson]] was nominated, who also is a former Republican Governor.

==Party Platform==
The Libertarian Party platform is a combination of fiscal [[conservative|conservatism]] and social [[liberal]]ism with a strong emphasis on individual [[liberty]] and [[responsibility]]. Libertarians believe in [[free market]] economics, protection of [[private property]], and the individual's right to perform any action which is peaceful and honest. These are the fundamental principles which guide the rest of the platform.<ref>Libertarian Party, [http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref>

===Abortion===
The Libertarian Party believes that there are good-faith arguments on both sides of the [[abortion]] debate. It therefore thinks that the [[government]] should stay out of the issue entirely, letting individual decisions and [[morality]] dictate action.<ref>Libertarian Party, [http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml#reprodright National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref> It is adamantly opposed to government funding for programs such as [[Planned Parenthood]], but does not support outlawing abortion entirely.

===Gay Marriage===
The Libertarian Party believes that consenting adults should be allowed to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships free from government intervention. It believes that much of the cultural tension involved with [[Same-sex "marriage"|gay marriage]] and gay rights would go away once personal relationships are kept private, solely defined by the persons involved.<ref>Libertarian Party, [http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml#sexgend National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref> However, many in the party would support [[marriage privatization|privatizing the definition of marriage]]. A press release from the party implied that this would effectively permit [[polygamy]] as well, saying "We should settle for nothing less than a society in which the legal code is wiped clean of references to a person's sexual identity or depends on '''how many sexual partners they have.'''" <ref>[http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/libertarians-say-marriage-equality-only-one-step-toward-ending-legal-discriminat Libertarian Party release, June 10 2011]</ref>

===Gun Control===
The Libertarian Party believes that [[gun]] ownership is one of the fundamental rights laid down in the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]], and, since ownership is a peaceful action, criminal penalties against such cannot be morally justified. It also believes that [[gun control|gun prohibition]] would not prevent people from owning guns, and that Americans have the right to decide how to best protect themselves. Lastly, since the Libertarian Party believes strongly in personal responsibility, it believes that the responsibility for violence should rest on the gun owner, not the gun.<ref>Libertarian Party: Issues & Positions. [http://www.lp.org/issues/gun-rights.shtml Making Healthcare Safe and Affordable]</ref>

===Health Care===
The Libertarian Party believes that government [[bureaucracy]] and spending are the reasons that the [[health care]] system is currently in crisis. The party endorses establishing health [[savings account]]s, [[deregulation|deregulating]] the health care industry, and replace the [[Food and Drug Administration]] with a more efficient free-market alternative.<ref>Libertarian Party: Issues & Positions. [http://www.lp.org/issues/healthcare.shtml Making Healthcare Safe and Affordable]</ref>

===Taxation===
The Libertarian Party strongly supports cutting all [[taxes]]. It believes that the size of government can be drastically lowered by cutting wasteful spending and [[privatization|privatizing]] certain services.<ref>Libertarian Party: Issues & Positions. [http://www.lp.org/issues/cut-taxes.shtml The Libertarian Party: Working to slash your taxes!]</ref>

===War on Drugs===
The Libertarian Party believes that, while [[drug]] misuse is deplorable, the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] has caused more problems than it is solved. It believes that the war on drugs is a threat to [[civil liberties]] and peace with foreign neighbors. It believes that individuals have the right to use any drugs, but they remain responsible for their actions while on those drugs.<ref>Libertarian Party, [http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml#drugwar National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref>

===Immigration===
The Libertarian support [[illegal aliens]] and free immigration.

==See also==
*[[Libertarianism]]

==References==
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[[Category:United States Political Parties]]
[[Category:Libertarianism]]

Best arguments against homosexuality

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The '''best arguments against homosexuality''' are as follows:

== Top ten arguments ==

#[[Homosexuality]] is unhealthy, and it's better to encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles<ref>This argument worries the [[Left]]. [http://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen2/15b/DrChurch-BIDMC/hearing-coming_072715.html One hospital recently fired a physician for informing the public about the health risks] of [[homosexuality]].</ref> See also: [[Homosexuality and health]]
#It's not [[pro-life]] - it leads to various diseases, physical and psychological disorders and early death among those who practice homosexual behavior<ref>Nothing the Left can do about this argument, which resonates well with the increasingly pro-life youth.</ref>
#It's anti-[[Bible]] - no other conduct is condemned as much by the [[Bible]] as [[homosexuality]]<ref>The Bible even condemns those who approve of homosexuality. ''See'' Romans 1:32.</ref>
#It's infringing on more important freedoms, like freedom of religion and speech<ref>The recent attacks on people of faith (like Kim Davis, Colorado baker Jack Phillips, former Atlanta fire chief Kelvan Cochran and Oregon bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein, among others) who oppose homosexuality and same-sex "marriage", which are either not reported in the mainstream media or get twisted to favor the liberal viewpoint when they are reported, bear this truth out.</ref>
#It's another [[Leftist]] political movement, which [[Communists]] support<ref>Not surprising, as Communists always want the opposite of what's best for American society, simply for the sake of being contrarian.</ref>
#It's promoted far too much by the [[liberal media]] - if the lifestyle were good, then why would [[liberal censorship]] of criticism be necessary?
#People should be (and have been) able to leave the lifestyle if they want to, so why are homosexuals working hard to ban [[conversion therapy]]?
#Homosexuals are wealthier than heterosexuals, so homosexuals don't need any more handouts like benefits for same-sex couples
#It's an anti-Christian movement - why aren't homosexual activists suing Muslim or Hindu bakers for not serving [[same-sex marriage]]?
#It's a selfish movement - notice how billionaire homosexuals are not setting up hospitals as Christians have?

== Additional arguments ==
[[Image:Cycle.gif|thumbnail|200px|right|A study by the [[Canada|Canadian]] government states that "violence was twice as common among homosexual couples compared with [[heterosexual]] couples".<ref>http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-570-x/85-570-x2006001-eng.pdf</ref>]]
#We should believe in real marriage instead. Homosexual men in so-called [[same-sex marriage]]s generally engage in sexual relations outside their so-called marriages (see: [[Homosexuality and promiscuity]]). Homosexual couples have higher rates of domestic violence (see: [[Homosexual Couples and Domestic Violence|Homosexual couples and domestic violence]]). Pathologists have indicated that homosexual homicides are quite common and leading pathologists have noted that homosexual homicides frequently display brutality/overkill (see: [[Homosexuality and Murder|Homosexuality and murder]]).
#Gay corruption has become too big of a problem in our country and elsewhere
#There is no "gay gene" and studies of twins prove this, supporting the idea that it is a lifestyle choice
#The [[homosexual agenda]] is the wrong direction for our country
#Many horrific crimes have been committed by men caught up in the homosexual lifestyle; there are so many examples of this that listing them here would be futile
#The homosexual lifestyle increases suicide rates by up to 400%
#States and local communities should be deciding this, not a few liberal activist "justices" in D.C.
#Churches have rights too
#Disordered conduct is the wrong direction for individuals and our Nation
#Ancient Romans committed many homosexual acts, and as a result for violating the Lord's wishes, the Lord struck down the decadent Empire of Rome, until the [[Christianization of the Roman Empire]]
#Homosexuals do not actually exist and are invented by the media to brainwash children.
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== References ==
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== See also ==
*[[Arguments Against Homosexuality]]
*[[Ex-homosexuals]]
*[[Conversion therapy]]
*[[Homosexuality and the Bible]]

[[Category:Homosexuality]]

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