What is a Libertarian?

Libertarian is the opposite of authoritarian.  Libertarians employ persuasion instead of coercion when possible and believe that governmental force should be used sparingly.  Libertarians, also known as Classical Liberals, are those people who think that the government has no place in the bedroom or the boardroom.

Try the 10 question World's Smallest Political Quiz to see where you fit on the political spectrum, or if you're curious about Libertarian views on a specific issue, your time will be well spent perusing the topics at Dr. Mary Ruwart's "Short Answers to Tough Libertarian Questions"