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rocketpig said:

I'm a Libertarian as well, though quite the moderate in comparison to most (even though I've been a member of the party since 1998).

There is a difference between freedom and respect for society. Pretty much, we all agree that licensing a driver, making sure they're insured, and THEN allowing them on our roadways is a good idea. You cannot trust the broke-ass freeloader to not run rampant on our roads in a broke-ass car, and damage, hurt, or kill another person.

The SAME, if not MORE, goes for carrying a firearm in public. Most of us, if need be, would obtain a license to carry a firearm in public, concealed or otherwise. We're law-abiding citizens (more on this later). I see people carry on about how it's appropriate to let the Constitution let 13 year olds carry a firearm. IT MAKES NO SENSE. They are not responsible adults. A simple test of firearm safety and compliance goes a long way.

The government's role in the world is to keep the populace safe and free (the mantra of the Libertarian Party). If that's the case, why do we embrace these laws that contradict that ideal so much? I'm not arguing for stricter gun laws, I'm arguing for reasonable conversation and examination of such laws.

We all don't agree that every driver should be licensed or that everyone should have auto insurance.   As I may have said before, we don't have learners permits in NH and they have never existed here.  There have always been unlicensed drivers in NH.  Also, auto insurance has never been required here.  We do have inspections in NH, which addresses your issue of broke ass cars somewhat.

As for carry a gun, kids have always been allowed to carry guns in NH.  There has never been a prohibition on children carring guns in NH and I'm not sure if there will ever be one.  I highly agree that gun training is a great idea.  I was in the Army.  I've attended training events but to require it would violated the NH Constitution.  Also, we are not all law-abiding as most of us break several laws every day.