[quote=aldante][quote=markmax33]
The libertarian position is that the environmental regulation we have is not authorized by the constitution. It is therefore defaulted into state and local governement.[/quote]
Well Said![/quote]
Except…that is not their position.
The Libertarian Platform, May 2010:
2.2 Environment
We support a clean and healthy environment and sensible use of our natural resources. Private landowners and conservation groups have a vested interest in maintaining natural resources. Pollution and misuse of resources cause damage to our ecosystem. Governments, unlike private businesses, are unaccountable for such damage done to our environment and have a terrible track record when it comes to environmental protection. Protecting the environment requires a clear definition and enforcement of individual rights in resources like land, water, air, and wildlife. Free markets and property rights stimulate the technological innovations and behavioral changes required to protect our environment and ecosystems. We realize that our planet’s climate is constantly changing, but environmental advocates and social pressure are the most effective means of changing public behavior.
Nowhere does it mention federal vs state or any such distinction. It says that “environmental advocates and social pressure” are the best solution, along with “free markets and property rights”. !!
