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Title:
The US Libertarian movement / Michael Ruth, book editor.
Author:
Ruth, Michael (Book editor), editor.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2016]
Call Number:
JC599.U5 U7 2016
Abstract:
"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780737775341

9780737775358
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What is Libertarianism's place in contemporary America? Libertarianism is bad for America / Libertarianism is good for America / Yes, the Libertarian moment has arrived / Libertarianism is not growing in America / Liberals can support Libertarians / Progressives and Libertarians should ally but never will / Libertarian populism is good for American politics / What are the economics of American Libertarians? Libertarians believe government has no responsibility toward the poor / Libertarians correctly label taxation as coercive / Libertarians' anti-tax views are misguided / Libertarians rightly support basic income for all / Against "the pragmatic libertarian case for the basic income guarantee" / What is the Libertarian stance on social issues? Libertarians should be pro-life / Libertarians should be pro-choice, with exceptions / Libertarians rightly support gay rights / Libertarians should not support gay rights / Libertarians wrongly support open borders / True Libertarians support open borders / How do Libertarians view other American issues? Libertarian isolationism would endanger America / America would be safer not policing the world / Libertarians are wrong on police militarization / Libertarians must support mandatory child vaccinations / Libertarian support for legalizing marijuana is good for America / Marijuana should not be legalized
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