Why do people confuse libertarians with anarchists?
They get it confused on purpose so they can smear libertarians. I consider myself a small L libertarian in the Republican Party.
Why do people hate libertarians?
I'm just really curious because I've been seeing not only the normal bipartisan mudslinging, but now there are some pretty nasty attacks at Libertarians on the internet (and occasionally on the news). What has brought this about? Sure, there are extremists in their party, but most people seem pretty down to earth. It's not like I hate the Democratic party for trying and succeeding in passing the most ridiculous bill I ever tried to read (Universal Health care). Or hate the Republican party for pushing their religion and prejudices on everyone else. And yes, some Libertarians think Snowden is innocent. So why the crazed hatred for libertarians? It's not like they got a large number of votes or pose a threat of creating a multiparty system (though they think they do). And I don't want a bunch of obscenity riddled answers. Please keep it educated :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_Party_(United_States)
Why do people consider libertarians selfish?
People consider the libertarians selfish because they have no desire to take from others. People consider the libertarians arrogant because they don't tell others how to live their lives. Normally that wouldn't necessarily be a problem, except libertarians want that same respect from others. Those who want money from others think it is selfish when the others don't give. Those who want power over others think it is arrogant when others don't obey.