Sean Haugh in 2016 Libertarian Party Platform


On Corporations: Unrestricted banking competition, but vigorously fight fraud

We favor free-market banking, with unrestricted competition among banks and depository institutions of all types. Markets are not actually free unless fraud is vigorously combated. Those who enjoy the possibility of profits must not impose risks of losses upon others, such as through government guarantees or bailouts. We support a halt to inflationary monetary policies and unconstitutional legal tender laws.
Source: 2016 Libertarian platform adopted in Convention, Orlando FL May 30, 2016

On Environment: Enforce responsibility regarding land, water, air & wildlife

Competitive free markets and property rights stimulate the technological innovations and behavioral changes required to protect our environment and ecosystems. Private landowners and conservation groups have a vested interest in maintaining natural resources. Governments are unaccountable for damage done to our environment and have a terrible track record when it comes to environmental protection. Protecting the environment requires a clear definition and enforcement of individual rights and responsibilities regarding resources like land, water, air, and wildlife. Where damages can be proven and quantified in a court of law, restitution to the injured parties must be required.
Source: 2016 Libertarian Party Platform, adopted in Convention May 30, 2016

On Families & Children: No gender identity restrictions on child custody or adoption

Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the government's treatment of individuals, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption,

immigration or military service laws. Government does not have the authority to define, license or restrict personal relationships. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships.

Source: 2016 Libertarian platform adopted in Convention, Orlando FL May 30, 2016

On Welfare & Poverty: Help poor via voluntary charitable efforts

Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the government. Libertarians would phase out the current government-sponsored Social Security system and transition to a private voluntary system. The proper and most effective source of help for the poor is the voluntary efforts of private groups and individuals. We believe members of society will become even more charitable and civil society will be strengthened as government reduces its activity in this realm.
Source: 2016 Libertarian platform adopted in Convention, Orlando FL May 30, 2016

The above quotations are from Libertarian Party Platform, as adopted in Convention, May 2016, Orlando, Florida.
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