Free
Enterprise:
The well-being of Americans results directly from the economic efforts of free
men and women. The advent and growth of the welfare state, with its
attendant heavy taxation and pervasive controls, has greatly impaired the
country's economic growth. The RLC believes that the good intentions of
the welfare state have actually produced only bitterness and economic
stagnation. We call for the phase out, as rapidly as possible in view of
our commitment to avoid needless human suffering, of the Federal and State
apparatus of mandatory social institutions.
Personal
Freedom:
No less than economic liberty is the right of every American to personal
liberty. As a matter of principle, as well as accomplishing the
de-fueling of the engines of social conflict and discontent, we believe it is
vital to repeal all laws limiting the right of an individual to act as he/she
so chooses -- so long as he/she does not use force or fraud.
Protecting
Individual Rights:
The most vital function of the government is to protect and defend its
citizens from threats posed by foreign governments and opportunistic groups.
To that end the RLC supports the maintenance of the means to ward off and
defeat any possible foreign threat to the lives, liberty, and peaceful
stability of every person within the borders of this nation.
