I grew up Democrat but switched parties to Republican when Clinton was nominated to be president. Since then I thought of myself as a libertarian of sorts, that is, until I read what they stand for. After that I knew I could not be a libertarian. They are too left of Democrats. I’m too conservative to be one. From their own web site they are for abortion on demand, gay marriage, open borders, legalization of drugs, prostitution, gambling, and a bunch of other items I don’t agree with. I do like their idea of smaller government and their position on guns, but that’s about all I agree with.
I should be clear about what I mean by “libertarian”. I don’t mean I am part of the libertarian party. Rather, I’m all for personal liberty. I really could be called more a strict constitutionalist.
And I do agree with them on one thing: Though I have not touched any illegal drugs since 1977, and then only marijuana, I believe marijuana should be legalized in the same vein as alcohol, i.e. with an age restriction.