I'm not really sure what a left-libertarian is. I'm definitely a liberal in the modern sense, because I like the idea of a publicy-funded safety net and I think government ought to intervene when power is stacked against individuals in important matters, like the mandatory binding arbitration clauses that are very difficult to avoid if you want to open a bank account, get cellphone service, or buy health insurance.
On the other hand, I'm not a fan of publicly-funded social experiments that go beyond necessities. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the mortgage interest tax exemption, and the rest of the push to get people who can't afford to own houses to buy them come to mind. I'm also generally in favor of free trade, with sanctions only to be used as a bargaining tool against nations that don't respect human rights.
And, of course, I'm utterly against things being made illegal simply because some people find them disgusting or offensive.
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Date: 2008-09-21 01:54 am (UTC)On the other hand, I'm not a fan of publicly-funded social experiments that go beyond necessities. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the mortgage interest tax exemption, and the rest of the push to get people who can't afford to own houses to buy them come to mind. I'm also generally in favor of free trade, with sanctions only to be used as a bargaining tool against nations that don't respect human rights.
And, of course, I'm utterly against things being made illegal simply because some people find them disgusting or offensive.