Interns Debate: Conservatism vs. Libertarianism

[@KentuckyObjectivist]

I feel like Heritage was debating ghosts, while Cato actually debated the people on stage. The difficulty Conservatives have with understanding Libertarianism is that Libertarianism is so broad and leaves much room for debate outside of the necessities. In truth, Libertarianism has very little to say on Abortion as is. The discussion on whether or not murder should be legal, however? And so for Libertarians, the discussion isn't whether or not Abortion should be legal, but rather: Is Abortion murder? Cato guys did amazing. Was very impressed. Gives me hope for the future

[@CapitalistSpy]

It would be great for these annual debate that the background INCLUDES the Cato Institute logo. It would show respect.

[@Lyric-Glen]

Great debating on both sides! debate starts at 11:07

[@authenticallysuperficial9874]

What on earth happened for the first 40 minutes?

[@Starshooter3336]

Great job to both sides! Glad to see these debates. Hopefully, we can have more, as well as some from different parties!

[@LiberteaParty1773]

Pretty sure the abortion references of "the founder of Cato" were to Murray Rothbard. Technically he was one of three founders. He, however, not only left the Cato Institute a few years afterwards but became its biggest critic of -- among other issues -- its gradualism. He was/is more associated with the Mises Institute and anarchocapitalist "strain" of libertarianism. A bit of reach imo to take his position as Cato's position given the decades long internecine issues between these institutions and wings of libertarian thought. The references to abortion were likely in "The Ethics of Liberty" (1982) published after he left Cato (1981) Generally it wouldn't be a reach to suggest most libertarians are against partial birth abortion and a large minority are pro-life. Let alone acknowledging support is necessary for children that were born.

[@chernetgirma]

The Cato Institute supported the 1619 project and lost all credibility with me

[@authenticallysuperficial9874]

52:20 Misquoting the declaration of independence to cut out reference to god when debating conservatives is a bold and ill advised move.

[@rickjames4727]

which god?

[@MrShbbz]

Why dont they debate the real topic? How to pull as much money for your halfbaked ideas from rich donors. Thats all this "Institute", abusing the name of Cato, stands for.