"But you have to listen to what he were just told, his libertarian leanings. This is, we`re told, a guy who really doesn`t like police. So when the tactical team starts to give him orders, he may balk at that. This is a critical juncture right now, when just about you think you have got this guy. You have to be careful that you don`t snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory, and ask him to do something that`s against his personal belief, as far as responding to law enforcement." -MSNBC Harball, 30 Nov
I think libertarians have a lot of valid points about ways to fix the sorry state of our current society and monstrously-sized government. The problem must be with one of public image. When libertarianism is associated with the Ron Paul campaign crowd, you're going to have problems. The 9/11 truthers, that stupid blimp, that weird fundraiser, and Guy Fawkes masks make for a creepy way to convey the message of freedom to the public.
I wrote a letter to the closest libertarian I know to get some insight.
Moms,
Last night the guy who took Hillary's folks hostage was described as a "Libertarian" by MSNBC. What do you suggest we do to shed images like this? See you in 3 weeks. LT Nixon
Will update with the reply.

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