---
title: ""Libertarians tend to minimize government regulation on the self but..."
date: 2025-07-28
source: facebook
type: comment
context: "Archer T. Ships replied to his own comment."
fb_link: "https://www.facebook.com/dyi/l/?l=AYOaLSNqWXyYXQ38QkAJ4LGnT_qsMeFc_hVOgapkptcGMcTOa4CDIp_4o0VN6JfIMtulKSZnL544qzus61IM0NEQxTt3Qk-n9HwMKDzFUXGXruhpx5hhZoBiEOVX1aLRVosfuI7UQ1SNmY8cDHSNZa2JDOauZOWCGfKx2S5-7tI903wZKYcyN-LUsxMtX_7U2mNRaP1RSOI&s=519"
---

# "Libertarians tend to minimize government regulation on the self but...

*July 28, 2025 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to his own comment.*

"Libertarians tend to minimize government regulation on the self but are anti big business.  " No, libertarians generally think that everyone--whether they are acting as an individual, as an employee, or as a government official--should abide by same laws and ethical standards. This is why libertarians so frequently criticize government officials, as bureaucrats claim the right to commit acts that would be crimes if committed by civilians.  (Such as extorting money from taxpayers.) (As I conceded, some libertarians are hypocrites, and don't apply the same moral / legal standards to themselves, but they are a small minority. ) Libertarians are also not generally anti-big business.  They support businesses growing as large as they wish, provided the business behaves in ethical fashion. They do oppose big businesses that behave in an unethical fashion, such as by running deceptive ads, selling defective products, and lobbying governments to give them subsidies, monopolies, and regulatory barriers. So, no, your assertions are not accurate.