American libertarians should rarely be taken at face value. They generally share two characteristics. The first is that they are rich. It is as rare … - Edward Luce

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American libertarians should rarely be taken at face value. They generally share two characteristics. The first is that they are rich. It is as rare to find an impoverished libertarian as it is to find a wealthy socialist. The second reason is that their libertarianism rarely stretches beyond their personal freedoms, especially the liberty not to be taxed. Other people's freedom is their own lookout.

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About Edward Luce

Edward Luce (born 1 June 1968) is an English journalist and the Financial Times chief US commentator based in Washington, D.C. He is a former Washington and South Asia bureau chief (based in New Delhi) for the FT.

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Alternative Names: Edward Geoffrey Luce Hon. Edward Geoffrey Luce
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