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I think certain industries should not be run for profit. It creates perverse incentives that harm the common man. For example healthcare.

I agree. The way that I generally look at it is that a lot of healthcare results in leonine contracts which cannot be fairly consented to. The free market requires conscious and uncoerced consent to be given by all parties involved.

Another industry I think shouldn’t be for profit is education. We want an educated population. It should be encouraged, so it should be free for anyone who wants it.

Personally, I would argue that it's a bit more complicated — it depends on the type, and manner of education. But, in a general sense, I would be inclined to agree.

In my view, libertarianism is a perspective that the government should interfere with the personal liberties of the individual as little as possible.

I agree.

Every single government action should be heavily scrutinized and challenged. Some actions are justified. For example regulating healthcare I think is justified.

I agree.

I believe that cooperatives should be encouraged if not explicitly mandated for large companies.

I have no issue with a large company/organization, so long as it is acting competitively. I personally think that the best place for cooperatives is where intrinsic monopolies appear, e.g. utilities.

Look at all hierarchies of power and challenge them.

I agree.

I think governments often make mistakes and through heavy handed actions end up screwing the average person. By dramatically limiting government action, you help prevent this.

I agree.

Remember the government is not your friend.

At the very least, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The feedback loop does seem to trend towards large government and overreach.