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The '''Libertarian Party''' (formed in 1971) is an [[United States|American]] political [[party]] advocating [[libertarian]] political views (although many libertarians are not members of the Libertarian Party). In terms of [[Presidential election]]s, the party reached its peak in popularity in [[United States presidential election, 1980|1980]], receiving only 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, though 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. Recently, the party nominated [[Bob Barr]], a former Republican from Georgia, as their nominee for the [[2008 Presidential Election]].
==Party Platform==
The Libertarian Party platform is a combination of fiscal [[conservative|conservatism]] and social [[liberal|liberalism]] with a strong emphasis on individual [[liberty]] and [[responsibility]]. Libertarians believe in [[free market]] economics, protection of [[private property]], and in any person'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>
===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>
===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, [[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 [[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>
==See Also==
*[[Libertarianism]]
==References==
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[[Category:United States Political Parties]]
[[Category:Libertarianism]]