What are the differences between consquentialist libertarianism and deontological libertarianism?
Q. I've been reading about libertarianism lately, and it seems that libertarians tend to fall into one of two main groups: consequentialists and deontologicals. I've read about both types on different places on the internet, but I can't quite figure out what the main differences are. What's the difference? Thanks!
Asked by Vercatosso - Mon Feb 2 18:27:59 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Deontological and consequentialist libertarianism deals with the morality of governmental use of force. Deontological libertarians believe that the initiation of force should be opposed because they are always immoral regardless of the effects of engaging in them. Consequentialist libertarianism, holds that liberty should be supported and maximized by government because it leads to good consequences regardless of whether doing so involves initiation of force.
Answered by Matt W - Mon Feb 2 18:38:20 2009

Will Libertarianism continue to grow as a result of both Democrats and Republicans being big spenders?
Q. What have these Elephants and Donkeys done for the people? Will we finally see a 3rd party rise in 2012?
Asked by Brando - Tue Mar 3 12:28:07 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I sure hope so.
Answered by Why Don't People Like Me? 2 - Tue Mar 3 12:33:54 2009

Only for educated people: What's so bad about libertarianism and anarchy?
Q. Most people have either never heard about them or they have the wrong idea. Why don't they teach about libertarianism in history? I'm talking about the political ideology of anarchism, not that whole "Let's rebel against everyone and beat people up! Yay violence!" They are two different things.
Asked by Heil Buddha - Fri Aug 15 20:08:31 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You know, it's the winners in history who write the history books. Ever heard of the Japanese internment in USA during World War II? Most haven't. I read a book about it in my freshman year of high school and was appalled. As "good" as some schools may be, they don't teach everything there is to know about the world around us -- which is pretty sad to say, because I'm a sophomore in high school, and although I am blessed to attend the one I do, I still learn loads more off of the Internet, loads that most high schools (especially in the staunchly Republican south) would never dare teach. It's also about politics too, I suppose you could say, and how education is affected. Those book publishing companies might just be buddy-buddy with… [cont.]
Answered by Soul By The Pound. - Fri Aug 15 20:17:26 2008