Response to Libertarianism

Like many terms, the word 'libertarian' is used in a variety of ways. In it's broadest uses, it is often applied to political philosophy, as well as to various other, conflicting ideologies. The word “liberal” is a proper term which stood for one who defended rights and limited government -except that it never represented a fully consistent political philosophy. So historically, what started as liberalism gradually became modern liberalism. Similarly, some people today use "libertarian" to designate the pro-free enterprise position, but there are some modern liberals who call themselves libertarians as well. This stealing of terms with undefined connotations is so prevalent today that I simply do not use any of these words. This is one reason I prefer "pro-capitalist" to "conservative." When what is being disguised or destroyed is not exactly what you uphold, then drop the word and use another. But we must acknowledge that there are many reasons to support freedom and many paths people may take to get there. Some are better than others, but it doesn't necessarily make the others wrong.