Libertarianism

I consider myself to be a Libertarian.  I believe that it is morally wrong for anyone to initiate force or fraud against anyone else.  All transactions between people ought to be voluntary.  I don't expect everybody to be perfect;  some people will always initiate force or fraud against other individuals.  This statement merely helps clarify what a person's rights are, and what is appropriate action in defense of one's rights.   This statement also clarifies government's role:  the only morally legitimate function of a "government" is to protect the rights of the members of its society.  Period.  A government has no more right to initiate force or fraud than any other individual or organization.  A government cannot morally hold a monopoly on the use of force.   I guess I might be called a "radical" Libertarian.  In fact, I do consider myself to be an anarcho-capitalist.  I think if libertarianism is followed to its logical extreme, there would be no such thing as a "public" form of government. Ultimately, what is most important is that rights are protected.