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==Party Platform==

==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>

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, [https://www.lp.org/platform/ National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref>

===Abortion===

===Abortion===

The Libertarian Party believes that there are good-faith arguments on both sides of the [[abortion]] debate. Its official position is 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> However, consistent with its position of government non-involvement, it is adamantly opposed to government funding for [[Planned Parenthood]].

The Libertarian Party believes that there are good-faith arguments on both sides of the [[abortion]] debate. Its official position is that the [[government]] should stay out of the issue entirely, letting individual decisions and [[morality]] dictate action.<ref>Libertarian Party, [https://www.lp.org/platform/ National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref> However, consistent with its position of government non-involvement, it is adamantly opposed to government funding for [[Planned Parenthood]].

===Gay Marriage===

===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>

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, [https://www.lp.org/platform/ 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===

===Gun Control===

===War on Drugs===

===War on Drugs===

The Libertarian Party believes that, while [[drug]] abuse is deplorable, the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] has caused more problems than it has solved. Libertarians see prohibition as a threat to [[civil liberties]] and a huge drain on taxpayers, and believe individuals have the right to choose what to put into their own bodies, but that they should be held responsible for the consequences of their actions when they affect others.<ref>Libertarian Party, [http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml#drugwar National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref>

The Libertarian Party believes that, while [[drug]] abuse is deplorable, the [[War on Drugs|war on drugs]] has caused more problems than it has solved. Libertarians see prohibition as a threat to [[civil liberties]] and a huge drain on taxpayers, and believe individuals have the right to choose what to put into their own bodies, but that they should be held responsible for the consequences of their actions when they affect others.<ref>Libertarian Party, [https://www.lp.org/platform/ National Platform of the Libertarian Party]</ref>

===Immigration===

===Immigration===