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== Libertarian ideology ==

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Both in theory and in practice, the libertarian ideology allows or even encourages selfishness regardless of what economists describe as negative [[externalities]] (negative effects on others). For example, libertarians typically favor legalizing drugs, even though harmful effects of drug addiction can hurt others through an increase in driving accidents, higher health care costs, and even murders.

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[[Ayn Rand]], the leading libertarian philosopher of the 20th century, wrote a book entitled "The Virtue of Selfishness." She gave a commencement address at West Point during which she "explained" to the cadets how they were motivated by their selfishness to serve their nation, and how selfishness is a good thing.

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