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  Eliminate Teacher Tenure

  

  By YoungLibertarian, Waunakee, WI

  Many of our teachers in the United States receive tenure. The amount of experience a teacher must first gain before receiving tenure varies from state to state, but tenure should not exist at all. The baseless guaranteeing of a position so critical to the futures of so many children and teens is sim...
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  Gun Regulation - Useless and Futile

  

  By YoungLibertarian, Waunakee, WI

  The amount of shootings that I can remember from memory is sad. Those tragic events seem to be happening more and more frequently. This type of national issue prompts both society and government to take action. The current action that the federal government is taking to attempt to stop mass shoot...
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  Remove GDL Laws

  

  By YoungLibertarian, Waunakee, WI

  Each of the 50 states has some set of laws that restrict the freedoms that newly licensed teen drivers have. Many states employ restrictions that prevent a GDL driver from operating a motor vehicle with more than one non-family passenger. Other states restrict teen driving during late night hours....
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  The Libertarian Platform

  

  By YoungLibertarian, Waunakee, WI

  Personal Platform - Overview Note: My personal platform does not extend to solely these ideas. Ideas may vary from individual to individual; this is not a summary of every libertarian's beliefs. Role of Government - Government exists to fulfill two roles: it must protect our persona...