[Responsibility2nd]

Likewise, the pure libertarian (as opposed to those of us who have some libertarian leanings) sets up liberty as the highest good. Liberty is the end goal of all policy. The conservative looks to the libertarian and asks, "Why does that idea become valued over all others?" Liberty is obviously a great good, but as the highest end goal, it can also lead to devastating consequences.

The conservative argues that the greatest instructor on what laws should exist in a civil society is human experience. So, it would seem libertarianism hits its own walls when it ventures out of its world of make-believe theories and steps into the world of reality.

What a fascinating morning read. Thank you, rightwingintelligentsia.

I would venture to comment further, but I'm quite sure someone would misinterpret my meaning.

 

 

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I'm thinking that a libertarian is like the "peace at any price" type of individual.  Only has one mindset: Liberty = no government

A conservative has a balanced blend of virtues and vaues.

[MrB]

A conservative, ie, a traditional American,

understands that you CAN’T HAVE liberty without morality.

When a people does not self-govern, they MUST be governed by force/government, otherwise there is chaos.