[WFTR]

Actually, I'm not trying to argue against libertarianism because I think some libertarians are only interested in using drugs or attacking religion. I'm sorry if I created that impression. One of my arguments against libertarianism is the same as yours. I agree that it doesn't present a realistic basis for foreign policy. Another of my arguments is that the no initiation of force principle isn't the only principle that we should consider in formulating public policy. The point of mentioning that I believe some libertarians are in the movement only because of their love of drugs or their hatred of religion (or even their love of the Second Amendment) is to point out that when considering how "libertarianism" approaches foreign policy, one must realize that libertarianism is no more homogeneous than any other political philosophy in spite of its nominal adherence to one key principle.

WFTR
Bill

[Sam Cree]

Hi, Bill.

That foreign policy thing with Libertarians drives me crazy, too, especially since I have been considering myself a small l libertarian.

It seems like a pretty basic paradox. How can one expect to retain his precious liberty if one is not willing to protect oneself?