One of the most common questions I am asked on the campaign trail when I am meeting new voters is, “why are you a Libertarian?”.
Great question!
I am thrilled to hear this question so often. It means our message is spreading far beyond hardcore Libertarians. Independents, first-time voters, disenfranchised Democrats and Republicans are learning about our campaign and want to know more about the ideas of liberty.
Allow me to make my case and answer why I identify as a Libertarian:
The Constitutional Case
I believe our Founding Fathers authored a Constitution that has allowed the United States to become one of the freest and most prosperous nations on Earth.
The Constitution is the answer to many of today’s great problems.
I support your right to bear arms because it is clearly laid out in the Constitution...
agree must declare wars. The President does not have the authority to do so without congressional authority because of the Constitution...
I wish to tear down the NSA’s illegal spying apparatus because of the Fourth Amendment in the Constitution.
Are you starting to see the pattern? Unlike Trump and Biden, I look to the wis-dom of our Founding Fathers and the Constitution for the challenges our country is facing.
This makes me a Libertarian.
The Moral Case:
(Warning: This one usually does not appeal to people like Biden or Trump)
I do not think we should hurt or take their stuff.
Libertarians respect property rights and believe stealing people’s hard-earned money is wrong. We believe wars of aggression are wrong. We believe whatever you are doing in your bedroom is your own business.
A free society built on respect for property rights, individual liberties, and economic freedom creates a prosperous and flourishing world.
The Economic Case
Libertarians believe in economic freedom.
We wish to cut spending, terminate all corporate welfare, remove regulations, and ultimately eliminate the in-come tax.
Free markets create jobs, raise people out of poverty, and create solutions for [the] problems we face. If we allowed the free market to be unleashed upon the healthcare industry, we would see prices plummet almost instantly.
Democrats and Republicans have lost all semblance of principles and integrity.
I am counting on your help to spread these ideas and help me defeat the two-party system.