The first question on the Libertarian Party's FAQ page is "What is a Libertarian?"
After listing a few beliefs, the section ends with this quote: "In a nutshell, we are advocates for a smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom."
What initially drew me to the Libertarian party is their stance on the first amendment. To borrow a phrase from their FAQ page, Libertarians, in a nutshell, advocate for entire freedom of speech and "oppose any abridgment of the freedom of speech through government censorship, regulation or control..."
Why does this appeal to me? I'm a journalism student and, therefore, a staunch believer in the first amendment. I can't stand to see it threatened and both major political parties have done just that.
But I don't just want to talk about Libertarian principles, because those can be found on their very informative website.
I like saying that I'm a Libertarian. I like the looks I get when I proudly announce that I am a member of a third-party. It's sort of a cross between shocked, and yet, almost appreciative. Not many people believe in third parties enough to become part of one, but I do.
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