Civil libertarianism
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Civil libertarianism is a strain of
personal freedoms over and against any kind of authority (such as a state, a corporation, social norms imposed through peer pressure and so on).[1]
In the libertarian movement
In the domain of
free speech.[2] Specifically, civil libertarians oppose bans on hate speech and obscenity.[3] Although they may or may not personally condone behaviors associated with these issues, civil libertarians hold that the advantages of unfettered public discourse outweigh any disadvantages, and that the coercion of speech is inherently wrong.[2]
Other civil libertarian positions may include support for full or partial legalization of illicit substances, prostitution, privacy, assisted dying or euthanasia, the right to keep and bear arms, youth rights, topfree equality, separation of church and state, full or partial opposition to involuntary commitment and outpatient commitment, and support for same-sex marriage.[citation needed]
With the advent of
cell phones and other advancements in information technology, a subset of civil libertarianism has arisen that focuses on protecting individuals' digital rights and privacy.[citation needed
]
See also
References
Citations
- ^ "Civil libertarian". Dictionary.reference.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Massaro 1991, pp. 222–227.
- ^ Massaro 1991, p. 222-227.
Works cited
- Massaro, Toni M. (1991). "Equality and Freedom of Expression: The Hate Speech Dilemma". William and Mary Law Review. 32 (2): 211–265.