“Isn’t the libertarian motto (or what passes for one) supposed to be something like everything should be legal that doesn’t impact someone else?”
Wow, I find it amazing how the term “Libertarian” is now being used by convenient conservatives to minimize true Conservative ideals. I guess if Walter Williams is now a Libertarian, then I will be proud to be represented by the likes of him. You really need to read this article by WW and titled, “Harm’s a Two Way Street.”
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=2487
When two people walk into a restaurant they are equal. As they both share the same air they are equal. As they eat they are equal. When they pay the bill and tip the waiter they are equal. As they leave they are equal.
When one of those people lights up, they are no longer equal. Once person is enjoying his habit while the other person is having to deal with the stink.
Who took the offending action?
I know you think you are advancing the cause of freedom. I don’t see it that way at all. You are advocating the freedom to destroy someone else’s freedom, and then telling that person whose freedom was impacted that they are in fact the one destroying the other person’s freedom.
That libertarian guideline has been repeated to me many times. It shouldn’t be something that only applies when it works for your benefit.
Thanks for the response.