How do libertarians approach the issues?

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This article is from the Libertarian FAQ, by Joe Dehn jwd3@dehnbase.fidonet.org, Robert Bickford rab.AT.daft.com, Mike Huben mhuben@world.std.com and Advocates for Self-Government http://www.self-gov.org/ with numerous contributions by others.

52 How do libertarians approach the issues?

Libertarians use a caring, people centered approach to politics.
Politicians too frequently forget that their laws and regulations
affect real, live human beings. Libertarians never lose sight of that
fact. We see each individual as unique, with great potential. We want
a system which encourages all of us to discover the best within
ourselves and make the most of it. A system which encourages the
development of the most harmonious relationships among all people.

In dealing with political issues, libertarians focus on the people
involved. Who is having a problem? What is it? What is the government
doing already, if anything, and might that be the cause of the
problem?

Most importantly, Libertarians ask: is anyone violating another's
rights? Is someone committing murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud,
embezzlement, arson, trespass, etc.? If so, then it's proper to call
on government to help the victim against the wrongdoer. But, if not,
the government should not get involved.

In most instances, people are better off if allowed to work out their
own problems through voluntary cooperation without introducing the
coercive tool of government. [3]

[3] "The Liberator," Spring 1992, pp. 18-19, Advocates for Self-
Government, 3955 Pleasantdale Road, No. 106-A, Atlanta, GA 30340,
(800)932-1776.