A distinguishing factor seems to be view on humanity. The advocate for freedom is confident that free individuals will make rational choices to the extent information is available to do so, while information will be most freely available and decision-making most rational, where there is freedom to choose. The inherent good of humanity will shine in a market where ideas are given equal opportunity.
The advocate for authoritarianism fears the choices of others and does not trust people to make decisions for themselves. He believes that the worst of humanity - man's inherent wickedness - will flourish, if adequate controls are not in place. He wants trusted experts and arbiters of morality to guide and enforce the way for the lessers, who are always his political adversaries.
A distinguishing factor seems to be view on humanity. The advocate for freedom is confident that free individuals will make rational choices to the extent information is available to do so, while information will be most freely available and decision-making most rational, where there is freedom to choose. The inherent good of humanity will shine in a market where ideas are given equal opportunity.
The advocate for authoritarianism fears the choices of others and does not trust people to make decisions for themselves. He believes that the worst of humanity - man's inherent wickedness - will flourish, if adequate controls are not in place. He wants trusted experts and arbiters of morality to guide and enforce the way for the lessers, who are always his political adversaries.