[LloydofDSS]

>>When it comes to national defense and integrity of our borders, the LP and the liberals are one and the same.<<

On national defense all Libertarians agree we should have a strong national defense, whereas liberals are often in favor of unilateral disarming. Where libertarians split is on whether or not we should project our power abroad. The current leadership seems to think we should not project our power, but there are plenty of libertarians who support our work in Iraq and Afghanistan.

When it comes to the integrity of our borders, what gets lost in the rhetoric is that most libertarians think that if we shut down welfare and free medical care, the need to close the borders will fade out. But you have to shut down welfare and the free ride FIRST.

In contrast liberals support open borders for the cynical and expediant reason that it helps them win elections, not because they think it is good for the country.

[CWOJackson]

Actually the lp platform calls for open borders and unrestricted immigration. It doesn't say anything about eliminating welfare first.

How do we protect ourselves from terrorist attack if they can simply drive across the open borders in trucks full of weapons and explosives?