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Originally Posted by preciousjeni
The Libertarian Party is not against social welfare programs. However, the party calls for reforms and increased responsibility. I would say that many Libertarians believe that non-profits (like mine) are better equipped to handle local social issues than is the government. The party proposes such alternatives as supporting private/public charities by providing tax incentives to those who donate. It would then be the private/public charities that fund programs (like the one I work for) instead of the government. I'm personally in favor of that option, but I'll take what I can get.
Republicans, from what I can see, are anti-social welfare. That's why I said what I said.
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I think the idea that the Libertarian Party isn't against social welfare is somewhat arguable. I don't think they're broadly against the concept, but I certainly think their emphasis on private solutions to social problems and lessened government intervention would damage (what I thought were) your interests.
I actually libertarians take a stronger stance on social welfare that the GOP. As a more mainstream party, the GOP recognizes practical problems with ending social welfare programs, and thus the efforts are merely to curb. I think a lot of Libertarians in this country would take a much more drastic stance. That said, I think in your situation regarding the funding of non-profits, there is some history of Republican administrations (primarily Reagan, I believe) making things "difficult" for entities receiving federal funds. I know a lot of law non-profits (many of whom are politically liberal) were significantly burdened by these restrictions. I find the restrictions pretty reasonable, but I can see how people with different political leanings wouldn't be fond of them.
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