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RE: We must remember that all men are created equal
Libertarianism in essential for our political system because it favours freedom. There were political parties in European tradition and history which were inspired by libertarianism but injected social reforms contrary to its core ideas to stabilize social order, e.g polish Liberal Democratic Congress, run by Donald Tusk (President of the European Council)
Libertarianism closely aligns with “equality of opportunity” as positive liberty and oppose action to promote either equality or order. Libertarian advocating equality would "practicly" shake hands with social democrat.
I'll admit I saw some of the European models as straying away from a Libertarian philosophy but maybe I'll look into this more. I don't think Libertarian for equality goes against what one would stand for. Being Libertarian means all men are created equal with equal rights to freedom, peace and liberty. Basically the right to be left alone to leave peacefully. Of course that's different from "equality" where one wants to use laws to make everyone equal financially and such. Something a Libertarian should never be for.
"Something a Libertarian should never be for."
I understand your point. Seems valid. But I think that such libertarian stance clashes with pragmatism on political level where "decision makers" have to choose among not ideal solutions. I don't consider idea of society where everyone is libertarian as possible to obtain.
That's fair and I can see why. A lot of people see a true libertarian based society as not practical. I don't personally agree. I think there is a way to apply such principals in a practical and real way. But I respect your opinion.
It's true life isn't always black and white. There is often a not perfect solution. Yet I think in almost all situation which remains more true to the Libertarian belief.