The government should keep “hands off” the economy
We oppose all intervention by government into economics. The only role of government in the economic realm is to protect property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a legal framework in which voluntary trade is protected.
Government manipulation of the economy creates an entrenched privileged class. We believe that all individuals have the right to dispose of the fruits of their labor as they see fit and that government has no right to take such wealth.
Source: National Platform of the Libertarian Party
Jul 2, 2000
Abolish the Department of Energy
We oppose government control of energy, such as that imposed by the Department of Energy, state public utility commissions, and state pro-rationing agencies. We support abolition of the Department of Energy.
We oppose all government conservation. All government-owned energy resources should be turned over to private ownership.
Source: National Platform of the Libertarian Party
Jul 2, 2000
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