Are Libertarians and Conservatives just variations of each other?

Authoritarians want the government to have a great deal of power over the economy and individual behavior. Often, libertarians and conservative talking points sound very similar, but if you brought up only a certain number of contentious topics, you’d quickly see why libertarians and conservatives are not just variations of each other.

What is the difference between a conservative and a moderate?

Conservatives tend to favor economic freedom, but frequently support laws to restrict personal behavior that violates “traditional values.” Moderates tend to prefer a “middle ground” regarding the use of coercion and government control, whether of the economy or of personal behavior.

What is the difference between a libertarian and a progressive?

Libertarians seek to maximize human freedom and minimize coercion in personal or economic matters. Progressives usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but advocate for significant government coercion to control the economy and redistribute wealth.

Why do we need conservatism?

In fact, the very notion of conservatism itself keeps us grounded in tradition and prevents our society from spinning into the chaos of constant flux that would surely result if we were to impetuously pursue every new liberal idea to spring forth from our fertile minds.

Do libertarians oppose or support the drug war?

Libertarians oppose the Drug War and, more broadly, the criminalization of all other peaceful conduct. Conservatives have defended the criminalization of many peaceful things that they regard as being vicious to society.

What do libertarians believe about individual liberty?

As David Boaz has written, libertarians believe “that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.” A charitable characterization of conservatives would say that they, too, value individual liberty.

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