How is the Reform Party different from the Libertarian Party, Green Party, and Constitution Party?
The Libertarian Party generally supports the concept of individual liberty over general welfare. That is to say, they generally believe that it is not worth sacrificing individual freedoms for the common good. They typically are opposed to any programs that mandate behavior and most federal social programs. They are typically opposed to policies that regulate trade, business, or the environment. The Green Party generally supports the concept of social justice and environmental advocacy. They believe that individual rights should generally be sacrificed for the general welfare. That is to say, they believe it is more important that there be social justice and that the environmental protections than an individual be able to do as he pleases with his property or money. They are typically in favor of policies that set a maximum allowed income and are in favor of strong limits on the use of resources and the environment. Some of their stances are aligned closely with European socialism. The
