Why do folks conflate libertarians with Tenth Amendment absolutists?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

What difference does it make to a libertarian if the federal government or the state government deprives him or her of a right?

[Buzz Clik]

1. Ignorance?

just a guess.

[Spider Jerusalem]

2. Because capital-L "Libertarianism" goes hand in hand with "strict construction". (n/t)

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. The same bag of weed that will get me a $100.00 fine In L A and no criminal record... *

The same bag of weed that will get me a $100.00 fine In L A and no criminal record can get me probation or worse and a criminal record in Las Vegas.




* I haven't gotten high since 93, as much out of lack of opportunity as choice.

[randome]

3. Thinly veiled longing for the Confederacy.

I bet you already knew that.
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[Orsino]

5. And the lack of nuance typical of pubescent males.

They're sitting ducks for corporations.

#notalllibertarians, but certainly the ones who get air time.

[meow2u3]

7. Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner

You're dead on. Tenth Amendment absolutism is a dog whistle for imposing Confederate values on Americans.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. I never thought about the Confederacy angle...

My point was more mundane...If I want to hire an escort, which I don't , what difference does it make if the federal government or the state government says that I can't?

A libertarian would say that's my right...A Tenth Amendment absolutist would say it's up to the state.

[NCTraveler]

6. Simplicity.

Also the fact they do find themselves on the same side of other issues as well. You are correct that their is a big difference. Not disputing that.