What Is Libertarianism?

If you're wondering what's libertarianism read this. Read the main point of the article here.

"What do libertarians believe? Well, we believe that liberty is extremely important, for starters. Economically and socially—in the boardroom and in the bedroom—people have a right to make their own choices, as long as they respect other people's rights to make their own choices. Any action that involves another person or property requires that person's consent. We own ourselves, and the initiation of force is forbidden. In addition, we tend to believe that people who are free, other things being equal, are likely to live happier, more successful lives. When others point to market failures, we libertarians counter that government failures are far more pervasive and harmful. Some libertarians (anarcho-capitalists. E.g. Von Mises, Hayek) believe that government is entirely illegitimate, and that we would be better off with no state whatsoever, while others (minarchists. i.e. limited government. Both branches claim roots in classical liberalism) believe that a minimal state limited to national defence, police protection, and a court system is both justified and beneficial". And zoning laws?

And how do most people see it? I don't know but I suspect many see it this way: How I learned to stop worrying and love the government.