The concept of civil libertarianism is sometimes useful, but it has some serious logical flaws–well, perhaps flaws is too strong a word–let’s say issues. In reality, the notion of civil libertarianism is often used to push out liberties from the argument because the speaker doesn’t like those particular liberties.
In my opinion, a person who respects only a subset of liberties is usually not acting based on principle, but on aesthetics or personal preference.
Below is a short video where I discuss.
Update: Now also available on YouTube.