The Jason Stapleton Program

The Power of Principle

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I am often asked what it means to be a libertarian. I'll admit at the begining it was hard to define. I knew I didn't support the seeminly endless wars and massive governement spending, but I also didn't think you should go to jail for doing things that only harm you (like using drugs)

I think a lot of people feel that way. Many jaded republicans and democrats feel as though their beliefs are not truely being represented. More importantly, for those who are looking at the idea of libertarianism, there is a need for someone to clearly define it. 

I've heard a lot of different explanations about what a libertarian is but I think it's best to always work from principles. That's why I created the 5 principles of libertarianism for the show. It's a way for everyone to understand my philosophy and where my loyalties lie.

Today on the show I talk about these 5 principles and how they can be used to assess any particular "issue" you might encounter.  For anyone who needs them here they are:

 

  1. Pro Limited Government- Government should exist to protect Life, Liberty and Property. Nothing more. Liberty is a primary political value.  (does an act of gov. increase or decrease an individual's liberty)
  2. Pro Individualism - The rights of the individual are above the rights of the collective. The individual is sovereign. 
  3. Pro Tolerance - you should not interfere with things you do not agree with or disapprove of.
  4. Pro Peace - The principle of non intervention. Free movement of capital, labor, people, goods/services and Ideas.
  5. Pro Free Markets - No transaction Or cooperation should occur unless it is voluntary.

    6. It's my hope that these principles will help clarify your belief and help you better articulate what you stand for.

     

    Jason

      
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