Libertarianism is the political equivalent of an orange.  No sooner does one taste of the orange than he discovers both its sweetness (the flesh) and its bitterness (the white pericarp).  So it is with libertarianism, with its mix of social conservative appeal and unacceptable liberal implications.  Yet despite that, libertarianism remains a tempting political force with an ever-increasing number of followers. At first glance, to the uninitiated, libertarianism appears to be merely a hodgepodge of eclectic policy positions, with no internal consistency.  For example, on the one hand, it advocates lower taxes, smaller government, and strong property rights.  So far, that is appealing to conservatives.  But on the other hand, it also supports gay rights, legalizing recreational narcotic drugs, and permitting prostitution, all of which are anathema to the social right on moral grounds. So how does one make sense of this? What is important to...(Read Full Article)