You believe in individual liberty, free markets, and limited government intervention to promote a prosperous and self-reliant society.
Classical liberalism is a political ideology that values the freedom of individuals — including the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and markets — as well as limited government. It developed in the 18th century, evolving out of the Age of Enlightenment in Europe and America. The ideology is heavily based on the works of a number of prominent philosophers, including John Locke, Adam Smith, and Voltaire, who championed the concepts of individual liberty, natural rights, and economic freedom.
John Locke, often considered the father of classical liberalism, argued…
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Is it possible for free markets to exist without leading to exploitation or does the government need to intervene?
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Yes, it is possible, just as pure socialism is possible. But it hasn't happened yet
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There will always be greed present therefore regulation must exist
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The government should begin to intervene when strikes happen or if the business is damaging the rights of citizens.
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How would your life change if you could tailor laws to better suit your personal needs and values?
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I would not want sole control over creation of laws, Democracy is fundamental to the autonomy of a functioning society.
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Where in society do you see the greatest need for less government involvement, and how would people's lives improve?
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Aside from crimes against humanity (rape, paedophillia and unprovoked murder) the government should just shut the **** up why can they tell me I can’t smoke weed
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How can young individuals encourage a culture of respect for different opinions in their communities?
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If everyone has their freedoms, everyone should be able to respect each other.
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