[Antoninus]

Some states are already pretty libertarian, and they seem to be doing just fine. New Hampshire, Montana, and Nevada come to mind.

Really? Have any of those legalized drugs, euthanasia, allowed for butt-sex fake marriage, and eliminated the age of consent? Let me know when they do and we'll see how fast they destroy themselves.

The poster child for the Liberaltarian state is the Netherlands. Where do you think that state will be in 10, 20, 50 years?

[MinnesotaLibertarian]

Obviously none are pure libertarian, but they have strong tendencies. All are very low tax; no income tax in Nevada, no sales tax in Montana, and neither in New Hampshire. All have small, part-time state legislatures. All are very pro-gun. Nevada is the one state where prostitution is legal.

The general attitude in those states is to take responsibility for yourself; no helmet law in New Hampshire, no law against open containers of alcohol in a vehicle in Montana. These are just a few well-known examples.

The Netherlands is not libertarian at all. They're much closer to socialist. They're not a low-tax, small-government, minimal regulation, pro-gun country at ALL.