The Libertarian Party of Canada is a federal political party in Canada founded in 1973. The party subscribes to classical liberal tenets of the libertarian movement across Canada. The mission of the party is to reduce the size, scope and cost of government.
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Could having a minimal government make it harder for important social safety nets to exist, or would it encourage communities to help themselves?
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Absolutely make it harder for anyone who isn't already rich. Plus it encourages Greed at the very top
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Of course it would make it harder to have safety nets, where’s the money coming from?
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Original marxist and anarchist libertarian schools of thought allow for freedom as exploitative class structures are disassembled in those ideals. Capitalist co-opting of these libertarian ideals however only encourages exploitation and the failure of social safety nets.
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it would make it harder for important social safety nets to exist
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How would the economy be different if government regulations were reduced or eliminated entirely?
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Libertarians are the political house cats of society.
They are fiercely convinced of their own independence with no real world concept of what actually puts food in their bowl everyday.
Libertarians are the worst kind of liberal.
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Libertarianism as it is currently understood is as a branch of capitalism. Under a capitalist economy with no regulations the exploitation of the working class only gets worse. Also a good chunk of "libertarian"s nowadays are either in it for those financial reasons or due to specific government rules that have to do with the ages of those they "interact with".
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Considering the growing concerns about privacy, would you support a policy that limits government surveillance, even if it might affect national security?
I think surveillance is inevitable in a digital age, and I'd much rather it be the government that is surveilling me than unregulated corporations. That said, I would support policies limiting surveillance such as not allowing video surveillance, which I fear could lead to bans on masks which would be a major threat to public health and safety, especially taking into account the ongoing pandemic.
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Do you think lower taxes mean more personal freedom, or could it lead to more inequality in society?
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I have no trustworthy information on this matter. I apologize for not having a response.
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Would you feel safer or more vulnerable in a society where citizens are responsible for their own self-defense?
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I would feel more unsafe, although I would like more rights to self defense.
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How might a country with a 'free market economy' impact your future career prospects?
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I would be fired and replaced with a low cost worker in another country with lower labour costs
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