Individual freedom is championed more by libertarians than by Republicans as a whole, especially on matters such as policing, criminal justice, recreational dru

Individual freedom is championed more by libertarians than by Republicans as a whole, especially on matters such as policing, criminal justice, recreational drugs, immigration, and LGBT issues. The Libertarian Party does not have a strong presence in the two-party dominated U.S., so many libertarians in the U.S. subscribe to a major party (Republican or Democratic) that emphasizes the libertarian positions they are most interested in, at the cost of opposing other libertarian positions they consider a lower priority. Far from ideal, but some believe it is the best option in the short term until this two-party system evolves into something better.