Libertarian Party of Connecticut

We believe the first principle of government is the protection Life, Liberty and Property. We believe in the Rule of Law. And, we do not believe in or advocate the initiation of force to achieve political, social, or economic goals. Since government is force, and it often conflicts with beliefs just stated, we consequently believe in a minimal and restricted state government so as to allow society to form their own voluntary self-governing relationships.

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Next SCC meeting:

Tuesday, May 20 7:00 PM
Wethersfield Town Hall

Note!! Due to a typo, the date did say May 13th, that was erroneous.

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Gold and Economic Freedom
By Alan Greenspan

An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense - perhaps more clearly and subtly than many consistent defenders of laissez-faire - that gold and economic freedom are inseparable, that the gold standard is an instrument of laissez-faire and that each implies and requires the other.

In order to understand the source of their antagonism, it is necessary first to understand the specific role of gold in a free society....................................more

Myth and Truth About Libertarianism
By Murray N. Rothbard

Libertarianism is the fastest growing political creed in America today. Before judging and evaluating libertarianism, it is vitally important to find out precisely what that doctrine is, and, more particularly, what it is not. It is especially important to clear up a number of misconceptions about libertarianism that are held by most people, and particularly by conservatives. In this essay I shall enumerate and critically analyze the most common myths that are held about libertarianism. When these are cleared away, people will then be able to discuss libertarianism free of egregious myths and misconceptions, and to deal with it as it should be on its very own merits or demerits..........more

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