[G.Mason]

" ... We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose ... "

My children went through that stage when they were growing up.

After several lessons they were cured.

[jsubstance]

People do have the right to live how they see fit as long as they don't infringe on the rights of others. Why would you view that as childish? Self-government is childish?

[CharlesWayneCT]

Libertarian philosophy in my opinion must have as its basis a population properly raised in morality, ethics, and responsibility.

A child is a perfect example of the failure of libertarian philosophy in the absense of enlightened humanity.

I believe it is the lack of "responsible adulthood" among much of the population that is the barrier to the adoption of the libertarian view, which otherwise is the natural heir to our founding fathers vision for limited government.

If individuals had a profound respect for the rights of others, and sought to coexist peaceably, we would not need rules governing where you can park your car on the street, for example.

[Capitalism2003]

" ... We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose ... " My children went through that stage when they were growing up. After several lessons they were cured.

"A wise and frugal government which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government." – Thomas Jefferson (1801)

All I can say is, thank GOD that our founders weren't 'cured of these "childish" beliefs...

[JTN]

My children went through that stage when they were growing up. After several lessons they were cured.

Proving the truth of the statement, "Liberals want the government to be your Mommy. Conservatives want government to be your Daddy. Libertarians want it to treat you like an adult."