Libertarian Party
Statement of Principles

The Libertarian Party is as American as apple pie.
Like you, we have jobs, businesses, families and dreams.
We've entered the political arena to restore liberty and American values.
We're working toward a government that taxes and spends less,
and won't interfere with your personal life.

If you're socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, you're a Libertarian!

We believe you—not the government—should decide how to run your life, checkbook, retirement, education and family.

The Libertarian Party supports your right to:

• Keep what you earn. Reduce or eliminate taxes whenever possible. 
• Run your own business and enjoy your property. Reducing regulations
  and paperwork creates more jobs, higher pay, and lower prices.
• Educate your children as you see fit.
• Choose your own lifestyle. The government shouldn't consider you a criminal because of your choices in relationships, recreation or medical treatment.
• Truly equal treatment under the law regardless of race, gender, religion,
  sexuality, or personal characteristics.
• Own a firearm. Self-defense is a right, not a political favor.

With more than 60 elected Libertarians in California and over 600 officeholders countrywide, we're a real and growing choice.

Primary Author, Bruce Cohen  --
Published in the California Voter's Guide since 2004

Call 1-800-ELECT-US or
visit http://www.lp.org