One big reason why I was never comfortable identifying as a libertarian is that so many people react reflexively to the word, probably based on a few annoying c

One big reason why I was never comfortable identifying as a libertarian is that so many people react reflexively to the word, probably based on a few annoying college acquaintances who wouldn't shut up about "takers". In my experience actual libertarians have views as diverse as "liberals" or "conservatives" or members of either major party, but it's becoming impossible to dissociate the label from the stereotype.