[jess35]

Because on many issues, they are far more conservative than Republicans. Where Libertarians and Republicans will never agree is the issue of government forced social engineering.

As for the border issue, it presupposes a lack of a welfare state. Illegal immigration wouldn't be as much of a problem if we didn't give illegals and legal immigrants free stuff once their little toes touch American soil.

[82Marine89]

As for the border issue, it presupposes a lack of a welfare state. Illegal immigration wouldn't be as much of a problem if we didn't give illegals and legal immigrants free stuff once their little toes touch American soil.

I agree with you about the welfare state, but I cannot allow people of another nation to freely enter this country and destroy our sovereignty. We must have strictly enforced immigration laws.

[k2blader]

Where Libertarians and Republicans will never agree is the issue of government forced social engineering.

Exactly why the (R)'s will be politically more successful than the (L)'s anyday.

[Da Bilge Troll]

As for the border issue, it presupposes a lack of a welfare state. Illegal immigration wouldn't be as much of a problem if we didn't give illegals and legal immigrants free stuff once their little toes touch American soil.

There's more to it than welfare. Even without a welfare state, unlimited immigration would still drive down wages - thus destroying the wealth of the nation.

What many Libertarians don't realize is that we already have open borders - between the states within our country. If the standard of living in Mexico was closer to ours (as it is in Canada), then an open border there would not be as big an issue (as it is not with Canada). But even then, security requirements in the modern reality require guarded borders.

The article does a good job of stating my own opinions, as far as it goes. I would like to be a Libertarian, but they won't let me.