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Broadly, I don't see an effective stance on caring for the weaker members of society in the libertarian ideology. To me, their motto seems to be "Only the Strong Survive" which to me is counterproductive. Weaker members of society constitute the main sources of this countries' violent crime, overflowing prison populations, illegal immigration issues, welfare, substance abuse & addiction, mental health cases, on down the line. We as a society - and our government as its representative - are morally, ethically and strategically responsible for providing sustenance to them. An apathetic attitude in addressing these issues weakens the country - a proactive attitude strengthens the country. We are not now - or will ever be - a nation of self-sufficient superbeings.
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