The Libertarian Party is your representative in American politics. It is the only political organization which respects you as a unique and competent individual. We believe in the American heritage of liberty, enterprise, and personal responsibility and we recognize the responsibility we all share to preserve this precious heritage for our children and grandchildren. Libertarians want a system which encourages all people to choose what they want from life; that lets them live, love, work, play, and dream their own way through a caring, people-centered approach to politics. We believe each individual is unique and we want a system which respects the individual and encourages us to discover the best within ourselves and develop our full potential. Libertarianism is a logically consistent approach to politics based on the moral principle of self-ownership. Each individual has the right to control his or her own body, action, speech, and property. Government's only role is to help individuals defend themselves from force and fraud. The Libertarian Party is for all who don't want to push other people around and don't want to be pushed around themselves. Live and let live is the Libertarian way. For as long as most of us can remember, Republican and Democratic politicians have talked about solving the problems that face Americans; but their "solutions" have only worsened the situation -- higher and higher taxes; greater intrusions into our personal lives; more rapes, murders, and muggings; and a crumbling public school system graduating fewer and fewer people who can read. We believe the American people have seen through the charade of big government. We believe the American people are ready for a fresh approach to the problems that plague us. Libertarian ideas were instrumental in the birth of our country, and they can inspire a return to the individual initiative, responsibility, and prosperity that were once part of the American dream. If you agree, we hope you will join us. |