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“Libertarianism. A simple-minded right-wing ideology ideally suited to those unable or unwilling to see past their own sociopathic self-regard.”

— Iain Banks

“The only government tolerated by libertarians is one that exercises only retaliatory use of force on anyone who initiates the use of force against…

— John Hospers

“Selective paternalism, for those on low incomes or for other groups needing state assistance, is perhaps even worse than general paternalism, since the minority…

— Guy Standing

Paternalism is the method of government activism most amenable to an impoverished public sector.

— Jacob Weisberg

“In libertarianism the aim isn't judging better from best, it's making sure that there is freedom for the perpetual revolution of ideas. It too…

— Darrin Moore

There can be no truly moral choice unless that choice is made in freedom; similarly, there can be no really firmly grounded and consistent…

— Murray Rothbard

“Libertarianism is the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects…

— David Boaz

“Free spirits, the ambitious, ex-socialists, drug users, and sexual eccentrics often find an attractive political philosophy in libertarianism, the idea that individual freedom should…

— Robert Locke

One of the more pretentious political self-descriptions is 'Libertarian.' People think it puts them above the fray. It sounds fashionable, and to the uninitiated,…

— George Carlin

Libertarians typically argue that particular obligations, at least under normal circumstances, must be created by consent; they cannot be unilaterally imposed by others.

— Tom G. Palmer

“Yet basically, libertarians are for freedom and liberty for individuals, while recognizing that in order to be free we must also be protected. Your…

— Michael Shermer

“Libertarianism is supposed to be all about principles, but what it's really about is political expedience. It's basically a corporate front, masked as philosophy.”

— Jane Mayer