The Science of Libertarian Morality.

• Author: Geshus, Carrie
• Position: Letters - Letter to the editor

I found Ron Bailey's article about the research on liberal, conservative, and libertarian moralities and how they differ ("The Science of Libertarian Morality" February) extremely interesting. I was pleased the researchers recognized that not all Americans are 100 percent right or 100 percent left, and that they smartly began to direct some research toward the libertarian worldview.

The one thing I took issue with was Bailey's ending comment that "liberals and conservatives may love people more than do libertarians." I've always been under the impression that extreme paternalism, overprotectiveness, and giving in to a loved one's every desire are simply shortcuts and not expressions of real love. It's much easier to give little Johnny a trophy after...