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Libertarian Party vs Constitution Party Marcus Harris
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Libertarian Party Overview Established in 1971, the Libertarian Party was formed as alternative to the other major two parties. The Libertarian platform was based on the principle of pure social and economic liberty and returning the federal government back to the limits stated in the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitution Party Overview As a Conservative alternative to the Republican Party, it was formed on the basis of restoring America back to its Biblical principles and returning the government back to the power that is only granted in the Constitution. As a Conservative alternative to the Republican Party, it was formed on the basis of restoring America back to its Biblical principles and returning the government back to the power that is only granted in the Constitution.
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Economic Issues: Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) Government should stay out of economy and allow the free market to run. Government should stay out of economy and allow the free market to run. Repeal the minimum wage so that employers will hire the unemployed. Repeal the minimum wage so that employers will hire the unemployed. Government should only be evolved in the free market if there is fraud or discriminatory practices. Government should only be evolved in the free market if there is fraud or discriminatory practices. The Constitution does not give the government the authority to impede productivity in the markets. Repeal all minimum wage laws.
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Second Amendment Rights : Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) The Second Amendment was created so that people have the right to bear arms as a form of protection against a tyrannical government. The Second Amendment was created so that people have the right to bear arms as a form of protection against a tyrannical government. Opposes all laws that restrict ownership, manufacture, or sale of arms and ammunition. Opposes all laws that restrict ownership, manufacture, or sale of arms and ammunition. The Second Amendment grants that all law-abiding citizens have the right to bear arms and shall not restricted. The Second Amendment is meant for protection against a tyrannical government, not for hunting.
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Pornography and Prostitution : Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) Prohibiting pornography is an attempt by the government to destroy the right of free speech and expression. Prohibiting pornography is an attempt by the government to destroy the right of free speech and expression. Prostitution is an expression of the 1 st Amendment and Congress has no right to legislate morality. Prostitution is an expression of the 1 st Amendment and Congress has no right to legislate morality. Pornography is a distortion of the real nature of sex which was created by God for the reproduction of future generations. No government sponsorship of anything obscene.
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Foreign Policy : Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) Treat all countries equal and end adventurism overseas. Treat all countries equal and end adventurism overseas. Military intervention shall only be use in the case of a direct attack on America. Military intervention shall only be use in the case of a direct attack on America. Avoid entangling alliances with third-world countries to prevent dragging us into war. Avoid entangling alliances with third-world countries to prevent dragging us into war. Government shall put no restrictions on trade with other nations or participate in special trade agreements with other nations. Government shall put no restrictions on trade with other nations or participate in special trade agreements with other nations. Avoid all entangling alliances that gives up America’s sovereignty. Preventive war is immoral because the aggressor is seeking out violence instead of defending against a direct attack. Restrict immigration and set high tariff rates on exports.
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Fiscal Policies : Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) Oppose all controls of wages, production, profits, and rates in the economy. Oppose all controls of wages, production, profits, and rates in the economy. Abolish the IRS and the income tax along with the devaluing of the American dollar by the federal reserve system. Abolish the IRS and the income tax along with the devaluing of the American dollar by the federal reserve system. Government shall give no special treatment to any corporations through subsidies. Government shall give no special treatment to any corporations through subsidies. The Constitution states that it is forbidden for the states to use any form of money other than silver and gold. Abolish the federal reserve and repeal the income tax so that new taxes can be placed on exports.
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Social Security : Libertarian Party (left) vs Constitution Party (Right) It is the responsibility of the individual, not the state, to create a saving account for retirement. It is the responsibility of the individual, not the state, to create a saving account for retirement. The current social security system shall be gradually phased out and turned in to private voluntary system. The current social security system shall be gradually phased out and turned in to private voluntary system. The Constitution states that government has the right to promote the general welfare but not personal welfare through social security. People have the right to opt out of social security for a private retirement.
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Abortion and Gay Marriage We hold no official stance on abortion. We hold no official stance on abortion. Homosexual deserve the same rights as straight person. No special rights for anybody. Homosexual deserve the same rights as straight person. No special rights for anybody. God has granted personhood to anybody who has formed in the mother’s womb. Homosexual marriage goes against God’s principles. We want to keep marriage between one man and one woman.
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Libertarian Party Summary The Libertarian platform’s whole message simply based on the principle of maximum personal and economic liberty all without biases for a certain form of morality. The Libertarian ideology is antithetical to the collectivist view that people are defined by stereotypes. Another important principle embraced by Libertarians is the “Golden rule” of treating all people in the way yo would want to be treated. The Libertarian platform’s whole message simply based on the principle of maximum personal and economic liberty all without biases for a certain form of morality. The Libertarian ideology is antithetical to the collectivist view that people are defined by stereotypes. Another important principle embraced by Libertarians is the “Golden rule” of treating all people in the way yo would want to be treated.
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Constitution Party Summary As a party that is based on restoring Christian values to America along with following the Constitution, the Constitution Party supports massive cuts in bureaucracy and for scaling back our occupation of other nations. The Constitution Party believes in Christian morals and that government officials have to follow. As a party that is based on restoring Christian values to America along with following the Constitution, the Constitution Party supports massive cuts in bureaucracy and for scaling back our occupation of other nations. The Constitution Party believes in Christian morals and that government officials have to follow.
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