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<blockquote data-quote="FaithfulPilgrim" data-source="post: 67089105" data-attributes="member: 373906"><p>I identify as a social conservative, but I have found a new respect for libertarians.</p><p></p><p>Where does one draw the line between libertarianism and conservatism?</p><p></p><p>I am against abortions, but support the death penalty. I know it sounds hypocritical, so I sum it up as this: I support the right of life for the innocent and the defenseless. I also believe the abortions violate the non-aggression principle. The murderer has violated this and is therefore a threat that must be purged from society.</p><p></p><p>I support cracking down on illegal immigrants because they take our jobs. I have nothing against immigrants if they come legally. After all, America was built by immigrants. If they come here legally, then I feel they deserve to be treated just like any other American, no less.</p><p></p><p>Economically, I adhere to a monetarist policy. I am a capitalist and support free trade, but I strongly oppose debt, borrowing, and the credit industry. The only regulations that should exist should be for the health and safety of workers and prevent monopolies, otherwise businesses can do what they want.</p><p></p><p>I am neutral regarding same sex marriage. I oppose it religiously, but I am politically neutral on it. I do recall the Founding Fathers opposing homosexuality. Jefferson said something about a society created for moral people. Washington fired two soldiers for having a homosexual relationship. Despite this, I consider the founding fathers to be the first libertarians in America.</p><p></p><p>Could I be a libertarian?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FaithfulPilgrim, post: 67089105, member: 373906"] I identify as a social conservative, but I have found a new respect for libertarians. Where does one draw the line between libertarianism and conservatism? I am against abortions, but support the death penalty. I know it sounds hypocritical, so I sum it up as this: I support the right of life for the innocent and the defenseless. I also believe the abortions violate the non-aggression principle. The murderer has violated this and is therefore a threat that must be purged from society. I support cracking down on illegal immigrants because they take our jobs. I have nothing against immigrants if they come legally. After all, America was built by immigrants. If they come here legally, then I feel they deserve to be treated just like any other American, no less. Economically, I adhere to a monetarist policy. I am a capitalist and support free trade, but I strongly oppose debt, borrowing, and the credit industry. The only regulations that should exist should be for the health and safety of workers and prevent monopolies, otherwise businesses can do what they want. I am neutral regarding same sex marriage. I oppose it religiously, but I am politically neutral on it. I do recall the Founding Fathers opposing homosexuality. Jefferson said something about a society created for moral people. Washington fired two soldiers for having a homosexual relationship. Despite this, I consider the founding fathers to be the first libertarians in America. Could I be a libertarian? [/QUOTE]
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