I am interested to hear what other Libertarian Voters think about these policy positions.
The answers here are based on the candidate's responses to the iSideWith Quiz.
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Yes:
Michael Rectenwald
No:
Chase Oliver
John Monds
Mike Ter Maat
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
Yes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one:
Mike Ter Maat
No, this would be too costly and ineffective:
Michael Rectenwald
No:
Chase Oliver
John Oliver
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Yes, unless they have committed a crime:
Chase Oliver
Yes:
John Monds
Mike Ter Maat
No:
Michael Rectenwald
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
Yes:
Chase Oliver
John Monds
Mike Der Maat
No:
Michael Rectenwald
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Yes:
Chase Oliver
John Monds
No:
Michael Rectenwald
N/A
Mike Der Maat
Sources:
@PublicPolicyPeteRepublican3mos3MO
The libertarians are arguing over whether it is libertarian to take political action against immigration while tens of millions have flooded the nation.
@LibertyJayLibertarian3mos3MO
Whether it is "libertarian" or not says nothing of the actions libertarians are actually taking. Many (most?) libertarians avail themselves of statist politics and many with particular respect to immigration. Only, they are not doing so on libertarian grounds, despite what they might think. Perhaps, in their minds, they engage in statist politics for libertarian ends. But this is different than doing so on libertarian grounds
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@CautiousPantherLibertarian3mos3MO
Everyone’s talking about what level of filtering immigration is acceptable for libertarians.
I’m over here asking “when can we start exiling violent people out of our own country?”
No need for jail. We’re just sending you into the Sahara Desert with a tank top and a solo cup.
@LibertyJayLibertarian3mos3MO
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Yes:
Michael Rectenwald
Chase Oliver
John Monds
Mike Der Maat
@CautiousPantherLibertarian3mos3MO
Does walking across the border involve "force or fraud?"
From LP.org:
"Libertarians believe that the label of “crime” should be limited to actions of force or fraud against another individual or group. We believe that such crimes should be prosecuted and punished by our justice system but that actions that don’t involve force or fraud should not be criminalized or penalized in the first place."
@SparrowGenesisLibertarian3mos3MO
"A truly free market requires the free movement of people, not just products and ideas." - LP
Rectenwald believes in an "inviation only" immigration policy.
Source:
The Question of Immigrationhttps://x.com/RecTheRegime/status/1731672807149285691?s=20
@LibertyJayLibertarian3mos3MO
Rectenwald believes people should be "invited personally" not nations as a whole.
@R3gulationEggsLibertarian3mos3MO
This is probably the most honest immigration system. Let the people choose who they want to come and hold them responsible for who they bring. Let the people influence the housing market where they live.
@SparrowGenesisLibertarian3mos3MO
I agree about the invite but I don't believe someone is responsible for the actions of another person. OTOH perhaps if a person were to be held legally responsible for someone they invite on to their property they would be careful about who they invite.
@EuphoricLardIndependent3mos3MO
Chase, John and Mike have policies that are the most consistent with the LP platform.
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