[Ben Ficklin]

Are the majority of Americans out of step with the libertarians, or is it that the libertarians are out of step with the majority of Americans?

[OWK]

Are the majority of Americans out of step with the libertarians, or is it that the libertarians are out of step with the majority of Americans?

I don't base my political philosophy on the whims of the majority. I base it on morally justifiable and rationally sustainable principles.

Many of history's butchers have enjoyed the support of majorities. That doesn't justify their actions.

[headsonpikes]

Regardless of who's out of step with whom, 'modern' government is out of step with the Constitution, and more importantly, with the philosophy that lies behind it.

The 'popularity' of any particular violation of 'rights' is neither here nor there in determining its legitimacy.