What is libertarianism?

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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.

50 What is libertarianism?

Libertarians want a win-win world of peace and plenty. And we believe
that the only way to get it is through self-government... NOT others-
government.

Self-government is the combination of personal responsibility and
tolerance. Responsibility means you govern yourself. Tolerance means
you don't force your values on peaceful, honest people.

Today, however, others-government is giving us insecurity, conflict
and poverty. Let's revitalize our heritage of self-government to
create a win-win world where everyone comes out ahead. [4] -- Carole
Ann Rand

[4] "The Liberator," Summer 1993, p. 13, Advocates for
Self-Government.