Libertarian Party Files Friend-of-the-Court Brief in D.C. Gun Case - Page 8 Members Sound-Off in “The Mailbox” - page 3 Committee Updates - page 13 February 2008 The Official Monthly Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 38 / Issue 2

Torch Club Breakfast Ballot Access Status Increasing for Libertarian Party at Convention to By Sean Haugh cycle. The LPNC is joined in Honor Patrick Henry n Jan. 30, Wake Coun- this lawsuit by the NC Green ty Superior Judge Leon Party, as well as several Lib- By Andrew Davis O Stanback shocked ertarian candidates who were both sides of the lawsuit filed denied a spot on the ballot in his year’s Torch Club by the Libertarian Party of the 2005 elections. The trial Breakfast at the Na- North Carolina regarding bal- will probably take place in Ttional Convention is set lot access law in the state. The March, after which, either side to honor Patrick Henry, an in- ruling denied mutual motions may appeal to the NC Court of strumental figure of the Ameri- for summary judgment and Appeals and eventually the NC can Revolution. The “Patrick scheduling the case for trial. Supreme Court. Henry Breakfast” for Torch Although both the LPNC and Richard Winger of Ballot Club members will feature the state’s attorneys agreed the Access News commented, “It Gary Aldrich, president and facts of the case are not in dis- is encouraging that the judge founder of the Patrick Henry pute, the judge said he wants wants a trial, because it indi- Center for Individual Liberty. to hear more about the Consti- cates he is the type of judge Aldrich will deliver an address tutional issues surrounding the who will be influenced by ac- explaining how this founding case. tual evidence.” According to LPNC member Bob Ritchie counts petitions for ballot acces in North Carolina. father was actually a libertar- “We’re elated by this devel- Winger, North Carolina’s high ian. The Torch Club Breakfast opment,” said Sean Haugh, Stanback admitted openly Currently, the state of North signature requirements make it will be held on Monday, May lead plaintiff in the case. that a signature requirement Carolina requires signatures among the top three most dif- 26, and all Libertarian mem- Haugh was the LPNC’s Execu- of 5,000 or 10,000 signatures equaling 2 percent of the vote ficult states in the country to bers who have donated at least tive Director at the time the seemed more than fair. All he in the last contest for Gover- get on the ballot. $1000 in the past year are eli- suit was filed and has since be- needs from us is a solid legal nor, which translates into al- Meanwhile, the North Caro- gible to attend. come the political director for foundation to justify ruling in most 70,000 valid signatures Aldrich founded the Patrick the Libertarian Party. “Judge our favor.” for ballot access this election See Access on Page 11 Henry Center in 1998 as a non- profit that supports citizens with participation in ethical LP Voter Freedom Act Petition Delivered to Ron Paul dissent, as well as promoting access requirements across the na- the U.S. Constitution and the tion. Should the bill pass, it would Chairman’s Bill of Rights. Adrich, moved make the democratic system in the Corner by Henry’s commitment to U.S. much more fair and equal to ...... Page 2 free speech and call to arms, all candidates and voters. founded the Fairfax, VA center “Ballot access is critical for fair The Mailbox in order to assist citizens who and free elections,” says the peti- ...... Page 3 endure high amounts of risk in tion. “Now, therefore, I sent to you speaking out against political my full support of H.R. 3600, the Inside Look corruption. Voter Freedom Act of 2007, which ...... Page 4 The Patrick Henry Center sets a reasonable national standard was brought to life from funds for Congressional candidates to be Affiliate News coming from Aldrich’s best- on ballots in all 50 states.” ...... Page 6 selling book Unlimited Ac- Currently, the Voter Freedom cess- An FBI Agent Inside the Act of 2007 is in the House Com- Politics 2008 Clinton White House. Prior to mittee on House Administration, ...... Page 8 Aldrich’s work at the Patrick where it has been since it’s intro- LP National Media Coordinator Andrew Davis stands with Paul staffer Rachael Mills. Henry Center, Aldrich served duction. The bill must first pass Communicating 26 years with the Federal Bu- By Andrew Davis Texas Congressman Ron Paul, of- the committee before it is present- Liberty reau of Investigation. Dur- fering support for Paul’s bill, H.R. ed on the floor of the House for a ...... Page 9 ing his career, Aldrich took a arlier this month, the Lib- 3600. Also known as the Voter vote. Unfortunately, many times, position at the White House ertarian Party delivered Freedom Act of 2007, the bill was bills do not make it out of com- UpComing Inside the CoverInside more than 2,500 petitions introduced in Sept. of last year by ...... Page 15 See Torch Club on Page 11 E See H.R. 3600 on Page 11 from Libertarian Party members to Paul, aiming to standardize ballot PAGE 2 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

Ch a i r m a n ’s Co r n e r New Updates to the National Convention that the ERP has, and they should By Bill Redpath By BetteRose Ryan be heartily congratulated for it. ome on; admit it: We’ve all Second, I would like to publicly ew events, speakers been there. Ninth—maybe respond to some of the emails that I and sponsors are being C10th grade. The teacher receive that can be consolidated into N added to the national walks into English Composition the following message: “So-and-so convention every week. “There class and says, “Over the next 40 is damaging the Libertarian Party or isn’t a week that goes by where minutes, you are to write an essay, the libertarian movement because we don’t get at least eight or which must be at least 200 words they are insufficiently libertarian.” nine new ideas sent to us. At in length.” “Two-hundred words!,” Not everyone is going to like ev- least three of those are worth seri- everyone, at least mentally, ex- eryone else’s cup of tea, and vice ous consideration, either because we claims! There are always a few kids versa. I will just about assure ev- had not yet thought of them, or we had who bellow their agony; I think one eryone that, even though we are all not thought about a new way of doing might have passed out, once. libertarians, no one reading this col- them,” says a spokesman for Denver LP- Well, it’s déjà vu all over again umn agrees with anyone else read- Con 2008. for me, when that ol’ teleo-phone ing this column on 100 percent of Indeed, one doesn’t have to look very far to the ballpark. Bob Sullentrup, the LNC secre- rings periodically and Shane Cory the issues. If you want to politically see some of the ‘new’ ideas. tary, has already scored a ticket for Wednesday is on the other end of the line asking associate yourself with only people There is a pass to the convention designed afternoon, May 21, 2008. “Get enough people for yet another Chairman’s column. who totally agree with you, you’re just for the non-delegate. This allows the non- interested in coming to the ballpark that day “How long does it have to be,” I in- going to be home, sitting alone. delegate to sample all the non-meal or special and they will put our group on the board for all quire. “About 700 words,” replies Let’s make sure that everyone in the events speakers without having to pay for the to see,” wrote the activist who suggested this Shane. “Seven-hundred words!,” Libertarian quadrant of the Nolan delegate paraphernalia that a delegate uses to event, “and they will seat us in the same area. I respond, followed closely on its Chart knows they are welcome in conduct his business. This gives a new person We could make lots of noise!” If there is enough heels by a Dave Chappelle “WW- the Libertarian Party, and that this a chance to learn about the libertarian philoso- interest, Denver LPCon will make arrangements WWHAAAAT!” Surely, Shane, party is their political home. phy. It gives a campaign worker or candidate to get reduced price tickets. you aren’t suggesting that I have Thirdly, the Libertarian Party is a chance to get training. It gives friends and At this convention, there will be more break- thoughts that will take 700 words to only what its members and support- family of a delegate something very interesting out sessions than have ever been offered in the elaborate! What a flatterer! ers make it, in terms of activism and to do. The Congressional Aide pass does all of past several conventions. “Because we are try- Yup, I just haven’t got it me this financial support. We have at least this while saving money. ing to appeal to the non-delegate as well as the time, I’m afraid. Yet, do you re- a nation to peacefully conquer. It’s A masquerade party is being planned for those delegate, we have worked hard to find good member the old Larry King col- a tall job, believe it or not. Please who come to Denver early. On Wednesday breakout sessions,” said BetteRose Ryan, an or- umns in USA Today consisting of look inside yourself and ask what night, before the start of the convention, a party ganizer for the National Convention. “It is im- several dozen short paragraphs that one can do—what you can do—to is being held in one of the Presidential suites. portant to have a wide variety of good seminars. appear to be nothing more than a make 2008 a boffo year for the LP. There are prizes being given for a variety of We expect to have more than 30 different semi- series of random thoughts that he Can you run for office? You can be things including: best costume, least expensive nars offered; about half on issue-related topics strung together to fill out a column? a definite credit to the LP if you can costume and most thought-provoking. and half on process related topics, including Maybe, if I channel that, I can suc- at least agree to be interviewed (and This party will be open to all attendees who training.” cessfully stagger to 700 words. return their calls) when reporters have purchased a Congressional or above level Dr. Richard Hoagland, heard on Coast to Coast Wish me luck. call you, answer the questionnaires pass to the convention. The theme of this mas- Radio, will be holding a special event. His fo- First, I want to give a “shout you receive from newspapers and querade party is “Come as your favorite politi- cus will be on the changes needed to NASA. All out” to the Estonian Reform Party other organizations, and attend pub- cal person or issue.” convention registrants who have a Congressio- (ERP), the classical liberal, or lib- lic forums when you are invited. If The Colorado Rockies are in town and Den- nal level pass and above are invited to attend for ertarian, party of Estonia. I was not, you can support someone else’s ver LPCon 2008 is working to create a trip to free. For others, there will be a $25 charge. scratching my policy-wonk itch the campaign by being a campaign other day by reading the latest edi- manager or assisting in some way. tion of Hall & Rabushka’s book on Additionally, you can volunteer for the Flat Tax when I encountered a petitioning to help get that candi- list of eastern European countries date on the ballot. And, of course, that have adopted the Flat Tax over monetary donations are needed for LP News the last decade or two--much to political campaigns, as well. Any- their economic benefit, I might add. thing and everything will help. Libertarian Party News Among them was the nation of Es- Given that, as of the time I pen this, (ISSN 8755-139X) is the Se n d Ne w s , Ar t i c l e s , tonia, which was part of the former it appears that John McCain will be official monthly newspaper Essa y s o r Soviet Union. the Republican Party nominee for LP NEWS: Ph o t o g r ap h s : of the Libertarian Party® of A publication of the In the Estonia parliament’s last president, there is a distinct possi- Libertarian Party the United States. Opin- Libertarian Party election on March 4, 2007, the ERP bility that our Presidential ticket will ions and articles published 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 200 finished first with 27.8 percent of make a splash in 2008. The less we in this newspaper do not Produced by: Libertarian Party Washington, D.C. 20037 the votes cast, and came away with spend on ballot access (and we are necessarily represent official Headquarters 31 of 101 seats in the national leg- still shooting for ballot access in 48 party positions unless so Phone: (202) 333-0008 islature. They were able to do this states for the LP presidential ticket), indicated. Editor EMERITUS: E-mail: [email protected] in no small measure because of the the more we will have to put into Karl Hess • 1923-1994 system of proportional representa- that and other LP campaigns this NATIONAL CHAIR: Se n d Ad d r e ss Ch a n g e s To: tion that is used there, as opposed to fall. Nothing replaces pen on paper. William Redpath Libertarian Party the single member plurality (SMP) If you don’t currently have ballot 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, elections that are used in the United status in your state, please let your Suite 200 Suite 200 States. state Chairman or Executive Direc- Washington, D.C. 20037 Washington, D.C. 20037 The ERP has helped Estonia tor know that you want to help in E-mail: [email protected] Or call: (202) 333-0008 x 221 achieve the #1 ranking among 159 the petitioning process. nations in the State of World Lib- Well, there, that wasn’t so painful. The Mission Statement of the Libertarian Party: erty Index, according to the State of I guess, at the end of the column, “To move public policy in a libertarian direction by building a political party that World Liberty Project. It appears if not the day, all of this wasn’t as elects Libertarians to public office.” to me that no other libertarian party disjointed as the old Larry King col- has achieved the electoral success umns in USA Today. Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 3

lies” and “pies,” Mr. Coffee THE MAILBOX suggests “we” should “get weeks. Well, I am here to re- real” and change our policy Speaking Out is Patriotic! Won’t Sacrifice to get more votes. I say to mind Mr. Coffee that this for- As Libertarians, speaking out is nearly hell with more votes. I do Message for Votes eign policy, as he attempts to second-nature. This is why we have not vote Libertarian because describe it, was pretty much “The Mailbox” in LP News. Feel free have been patiently en- what it was when I first found they are going to win; I vote Libertarian because they are to write in to [email protected] to express during the “War Party’s” this noble party back in 1982. your opinion on any issue, and lies for six tough years, That is quite a while ago; so RIGHT. I would rather be I RIGHT than WIN. THAT is you just may find it in the and the way these lies contin- long ago that our brave “War next edition of the paper. ue to infiltrate the Libertarian President” was a just a drunk- the way I vote, and THAT is Party is truly distressing me. en cokehead getting bailed also my “foreign policy!” Mr. Coffee may actually By submitting an article, letter to the editor, Now, I pick up the Jan. 2008 out of the DUI tank by his or other material to this paper, you grant [edition] of LP News, and rich daddy. have a formula to get more LP News the exclusive, serial, perpetual, votes for our party, who royalty free, and irrevocable right (but not there is a letter from a Dick The reason that policy was obligation) to use, copy, publish, and print knows? But I will be damned your material, both in printed and electronic Coffee, allegedly the “lib- there then and still [is] now is media. LP News further retains the right to ertarian” candidate for the that the basic principles still if I vote for war criminals edit material for any reason. 1st Congressional District of apply. That is, an aggres- or anyone who supports war crimes. If I lived in the 1st Alabama. He is a gentleman sive, interventionist, warlike ay I turn tables on Congressional District of Al- Undetermined = 30 who obviously thinks that foreign policy is an inher- you and ask: How abama, I would vote Socialist by running for office or be- ent danger to a free republic. well do you know before I would vote for Mr. M Notice something? Where ing a (Fox) news “junky,” he This policy must necessarily your party? From the LP Coffee. If Mr. Coffee has a are the women? One might is imbued with a godly wis- cause a constant state of war News for Jan. 2008, I gath- problem with that, or with think the LP is a “good ole’ dom to which the rest of us or war-preparation, and that ered the following (not exact, this party’s long-established boys” party. And difficult as should grovel--just like that a constant state of war is the but pretty close): it may be, what are the de- miserable sock-puppet Maliki germ of EVERY statist evil foreign policy, then I suggest that he can find the door. And mographics of membership? grovels to his overlord, Em- imaginable; from rampant Renewed Members PLEASE take that racist sav- “What’s in a name?” Ethnic- peror W, while pretending to deficit-spending, deracina- (11/21-12/03) age, Neal Boortz, with you! ity, perhaps. I would like to be the leader of a “sovereign” tion of the legislature, racial- Sustaining members only see the LP become more of a country. ist hysteria, arbitrary arrest, Male = 700 Steve Olivier “party of the people,” not just Mr. Coffee castigates oth- surveillance, censorship and Female = 89 Sugar Hill, GA WMM (white, middle-aged er Libertarians because they torture. In other words, every- Undetermined = 58 males), as I suspect it cur- have not hewn tightly to a thing we have seen with the rently is. Something to strive neocon worldview. He speaks current Bush regime (or will Where are the New Members (11/21-12/31) for. as if the Libertarian Party’s see, if it lasts much longer). women in the Lib- Sustaining members only foreign policy was something …After much nonsense Male = 306 Anthony Eisele conjured up in the last few about “realities” and “bel- ertarian Party? Female = 57 Orlando, FL PAGE 4 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

In s i d e Lo o k Libertarians Attend “Free State Project” Forum ing; for instance, one may be the Speaker Lineup Grows for person who explains Libertarian- ism to someone in a way he fi- LP National Convention nally understands it. Libertarians are the ones showing respect for By BetteRose Ryan their neighbors because Liber- he lineup of great speakers at the convention continues to grow tarians want them to live their as more are added all the time. While many of the top spots lives and respect their rights. The Tare filled, seminar speakers are just now being added to the large welfare state spends a lot of speaker lineup. The variety will be stunning, according to Denver money, but very little of it goes to LPCon 2008, the contractors for the National Convention. poor people; therefore, Libertar- The main speakers include such well known persons as Reggie ians must ask where it is being Rivers, former NFL player, talk radio host, author and television per- spent. sonality; Craig Shirley, founder and president of Shirley & Banister Libertarianism has come to Public Affairs, and author; Anthony Gregory, writer and speaker; Mi- mean “tolerant,” and the philoso- cheal Cloud, fund raiser, author, activist and co-founder of Center for phy is becoming more like that Small Government; and David Harsanyi, writer, columnist and author which most Americans believe. of “The Nanny State”. Some of the Libertarian Party’s presidential candidates debate at the Liberty Forum It should be stressed that people Lesser known, but equally great, in the lineup of speakers ing humanity. Ending the divine need to come to Libertarian- are Desiree Hacket Hickson, business owner, former candidate for By Rich Tomasso right of kings, separating church ism on their own. The Libertar- Lt. Governor and Colorado Board member; former police officer Lt. and state, ending prohibition and ians role is to simply get people Tony Ryan; and W. Earl Allen, activist and pilot with considerable he Libertarian Party of even opening up the package de- to think rationally, and they will experience in China. “This is just a taste of what we have lined up New Hampshire and the livery system. “Libertarianism is come to liberty. Unlike Libertar- for the National Convention,” said Michele Poague of Denver LPCon Tnational Libertarian Party the new anti-slavery movement,” ians, statists try to put blinders on 2008. Former Congressman Bob Barr was chosen by the LNC to be were very well represented at Harris said in her speech at the people. the Keynote speaker at this convention. Elected libertarians speak- the Free State Project’s Liberty Liberty Forum. “Be it civil liber- A major highlight of the weekend ing include the likes of Mike Ferguson, Susan Bell, Joe Johnson and Forum in Jan. The LPNH had an ties, huge tax burdens, undeclared was the forum’s LP presidential Doug Anderson. exhibitor booth and hosted a hos- wars--the world needs these ideas debate, which featured five can- The seminars are just now being fleshed out. Still, there are pitality suite for two nights. Mem- and there is a market for them. Be didates: Daniel Imperato, Alden commitments from several people to be a speaker, trainer, or panel- bers James Maynard and Gardner a missionary for Libertarianism. Link, Michael Jingozian, George ist at one or more of the seminars. Mark Rutherford, board member Goldsmith spoke at the opening The future of western civilization Phillies and Wayne Allyn Root. of Atlas!Liberty, has offered to lead two or more classes under the reception about their books. depends on you.” Questions from the moderators political training track of the breakout sessions. Dr. Gary Michael At the opening ceremonies, The LPNH also had a panel, and audience covered many is- will have a class on “How to get in Bed with Your Audience and Sat- Sharon Harris of the Advocates “Working with the LP,” which sues including Iraq, infrastructure isfy Them Every Time,” an interactive training session on presenting highlighted how Libertarian- featured Brendan Kelly, Morey problems, the income tax, energy yourself and your material. Within the issues track of the breakout ism is a “sticky” idea, ready for Straus and Rich Tomasso. Mem- policy, the environment, the war sessions, Dr. Steven Frye will present his thoughts on the “Lost War,” widespread adoption. She used bers and visitors asked about the on terror and several other topics. Dr. Noah McKay offers his insight concerning alternative medicines, an analogy of repeatedly fold- state of liberty in NH, how Lib- Candidates also asked each other and Jim Remmert will speak of our oil and gas dependence. ing paper to explain exponential ertarians viewed the current plat- questions. Other seminars will include issues such as how protectionist growth and pointed out that is the form debate, working with other An informal survey of debate laws are used to keep the poor, well, poor; why capitalism is the most phase we are in right now. Har- groups and running candidates. filled out by attendees revealed agile of economic systems; victimless crimes other than the big three; ris reminded attendees that Lib- Former LP National Chairman some favorites and some disap- Hong Kong, the richest little city in the world – true free market at its ertarians will be attacked more as Jim Lark gave a great presenta- pointments. According to the re- best; and how divided we fall – how division into protected groups they become a more viable threat tion on “avoiding knee-jerk lib- sults, it appears it is still a wide actually hurts those in need and society as a whole. Other training to the status quo, and people will ertarianism.” Lark said Libertar- open race for the nomination. The classes will include things such as how to get elected, how to find your reject their ideas because they do ians could be better advocates LPNH will be posting a video of base of support, filing with the FEC and running solid campaigns. not understand them; therefore, for liberty by improving their the two-hour debate on our Web Remember, if you are not a delegate, or if you are a delegate, but Libertarians must be ready for it rhetoric and reducing confusion site, as well as more photos from want something for your spouse or friend to do, the Congressional with answers and with numbers. and misunderstanding. This is the forum’s events. An early sum- Aide package includes the speakers in the business hall and all the To become a sticky idea, Liber- the first battle that must be won. mary report is available on breakout sessions. With more than 30 sessions being offered through- tarianism needs to have: simplic- Larked also added that Libertar- ThirdPartyWatch.com. out the convention, it is a good choice for those who are not coming ity, but profundity; unexpected- ians must always put the burden Also during the forum, Free to the convention as delegates. ness; credibility; concreteness; of proof on the statist by asking State Project President Irena emotional appeal; and stories. We them why people must go counter Goddard interviewed Jingozian, do very well on the first three, but to the natural order of liberty? Link and Phillies. The videos of Online Resources for LP Members need more work on the rest. Be- During his presentation, Lark these interviews are expected to Find contact info for your state Libertarian Party: cause libertarians think differently reminded attendees that one can be hosted on the Free State Proj- www.LP.org than most people who tend to re- never know whom he is influenc- ect’s Web site. Click on: Organization spond more Click on: State Parties to emotional Click on: [Your state] appeals, per- sonal stories Find contact info for the National Committee and concrete examples www.LP.org are more ef- Click on: Organization Click on: LNC Directory fective than abstract ar- Renew your membership guments. The story www.LP.org of human Click on: Membership progress is Click on: Renew your membership the story or subscription of liberat- Candidates Jingozian, Phillies, Link, Imperato and Root pose for a photo at the Free State Project’s “Liberty Forum” Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 5

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Af f i l i a t e Ne w s An d Ev e n t s Libertarians and others who htm. petitions in Seabrook. This support the passage of this We are not having a presi- puts Bob’s campaign for be easily defended in court. important legislation. LPA dential debate of LP candi- Congress, and Dan Belforti’s By the time of this printing, Chairman Steve Gordon dates on the following day. effort for Executive Council, Alabama Independent Alabama (a co- has purchased the Web site in good shape. It also means alition of third party and in- ThirdPartyWatch.com. While that Brendan is definitely on Taking Care of Business dependent activists founded the site has been in existence the ballot for state rep. In mostly by key state Libertar- since 2005, Mr. Gordon has Michigan Manchester, five members hile most Alabama ians) will have outlined their already doubled the traffic collected more than 400 pe- Libertarians are legislative agenda for 2008. level to the site in the two Voters’ Rights Forum titions, with state rep. candi- Wspending a signifi- The two bills to be pushed by months since he took over date Morey Straus cant amount of Independent Al- as publisher. With a staff of n January 13, The leading the time in sup- abama in 2008 nine writers, the site covers Capital Area affili- pack with port of the will likely be a variety of issues interesting Oate of the Libertarian 220. Ron Paul cam- for propor- to the third party community, Party of Michigan hosted a Town paign, they’ve tional repre- ranging from internal party “Voters Bill of Rights” fo- Election Day also been sentation of issues to campaigns and rum at their Lansing office is March 11. busy taking presidential elections. that resulted in a nice story With your care of LP electors and LPA Vice Chairman Mike and photo in the Lansing City help, we related ac- more rea- Rster has started a new Web Pulse. “The Other Sides” was will cross tivities. sonable bal- site to support the new orga- the title of the piece, the thresh- On the ju- lot access nization he founded to com- and the photo accom- old and have dicial front, require- bat the implementation of the panying the article enough to the U.S. ments. Real ID Act. To catch the shows “the Libertari- put our full Supreme A leg- latest news and activity in ans…clearly had the slate on the Court re- islative opposition to Real ID, visit classiest banner.” ballot with f u s e d sponsor, No2RealID.org. Held in con- as many to hear Rep. Cam junction with the state rep. Swanson v Ward, has Michigan Third candidates Chapman, o ff e r e d Florida Party Coali- as possible. the bal- to in- tion (MTPC), We espe- lot access troduce State Chairman Serves the event was cially want case filed a bill as Guest Speaker designed to to con- in 2002. which op- garner sup- centrate Libertarian p o s e s the expendi- n Jan., the chairman of port for the on the members have b e e n ture of state funds or other the Libertarian Party of coalition’s towns involved in this case since its resources to support the Real IFlorida, Karl Dickey 1 5 - p l a n k in the inception. Chairman Emeri- ID Act or any form of nation- was one of the speakers at p l a t f o r m 3rd and tus Mark Bodenhausen testi- ally mandated identification the Defending the American to reform 4th Ex- fied in the original proceed- cards. The legislation is cur- Dream Summit in Orlando. the election ecutive Council ings and traveled to Atlanta rently being crafted and will The event had notable speak- process. The Vot- districts to ensure to provide support in the be introduced ers such as Mike Huckabee, ers Bill of Rights draft can be Dan Belforti and Jeff Adcock appeal, and Vice Marco Rubio accessed at the Capital Area are on the ballot. Chair Mike Rster and Grover Web site, calparty.org, or by To volunteer please developed an am- Norquist. joining the MTPC yahoo dis- send an email to info@lpnh. icus brief should the Florida cussion group (mithirdpar- org or call 800-559-5764. Supreme Court hear LP con- ties). the case. The lawsuit chal- in early t i n u e s The event was a success- Social Benefits Troops lenged the 3 percent petition Febru- ary. Ala- to in- ful “open forum and debate,” for new and previously un- bama Libertarians have been and generated good public The LPNH winter social qualified parties, and for non- notified that the wording of interest. The publicity and has been set for Sat., Feb. 23 presidential independents. the bill is being taken di- direct mail effort resulted in at 38 Hawthorn Dr. in Bed- While this battle appears rectly from a resolution the five new members in the fol- ford (Heritage on the Mer- to have been lost, ballot ac- Libertarian Party of Alabama lowing week. rimack), starting at 6:30pm. cess expert Richard Winger passed last October. The theme is “Helping the is working with state party Legislation will also be Troops.” It’s great to be free officials on another - Ala re-introduced, probably in New Hampshire and able to travel about our bama case. This case hopes February, to legalize the me- state to meet with friends. to strike down the law for dicinal use of marijuana in crease Petitioning Successes Not all of our neighbors are so independent candidates for Alabama. Former Libertar- its in- lucky, though. Some of them US House on the grounds ian gubernatorial candidate f l u e n c e he call went out to are serving in Iraq -- away that the US Supreme Court Loretta Nall, current State with state petition during the from family and friends -- decided in 1979 that states Chair Stephen Gordon and legislators and Tpresidential primary forced into involuntary addi- cannot require more signa- State Secretary Sarah Wires expects to assist and some of you turned out. tional tours of service. They tures for a statewide office were very involved in the in a meaningful way We had a good day in vari- have to be there, but we’re than for a district office. original introduction of the in this year’s legislative pro- ous cities and towns across fortunate that we don’t. So, Since the independent presi- bill, which didn’t make it cess. the first district -- where we some of us will be putting dential level is 5,000 (43,000 through all of the necessary Our state convention is needed it the most. together a “care” package for for the Libertarian Party) and committee assignments last March 29, 2008 in Orlando, The star performance members of the NH National the independent US House year. FL., and more information once again came from Bren- Guard. requirement in one state dis- The Drug Policy Alliance can be found by visiting dan Kelly, who with Bob See Affiliates on Page 7 trict is 6,650 or so, this can’t is working with Alabama www.lpf.org/lpconvention. Kingsbury, collected 650 Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 7

Af f i l i a t e Ne w s An d Ev e n t s he LPNY State Con- by Eric Sundwall. Two re- all four executive positions vention is scheduled cent episodes featured John that were voted upon in the Continued from page 6 Tfor Saturday, April Finan and George Phillies, April convention. In fact, The best items are dry they will be confiscated. 26, 2008, at The Reception both of whom are seeking only the chairman remains goods, games, toiletries, RSVP to Philip Hodson House on Northern Blvd. in the LP presidential line. The from that group. While CDs, DVDs, books and mag- at [email protected]. Flushing, Queens, from 9 weekly show airs on Thurs- many groups might have azines. Given the long trip a.m. to 5 p.m. days at 6 PM in Albany, crumbled because of such the packages take, please In addition to the public Rensselaer, Troy, Saratoga staffing blows, the LPO held avoid liquids or produce, and access TV show, Hardfire, Springs and Glens Falls, as its ground because of struc- anything made of glass. It’s New York produced by Gary Popkin well as in Schenectady on ture and organization, which unclear how much searching of Brooklyn, with outlets all Saturday at 10 p.m. and Sun- allowed for the new officers of care packages is done, but New Libertarian Cable over the NYC metropolitan day at 8 p.m. More cities are to hit the ground running. please do not include books Show area, the Capital District LP to be added soon. Some key openings in or magazines with sugges- is also airing its own show, The Manhattan LP Con- the LPO include: Political tive pictures on the cover, as Capital Outsider, produced vention featured Dr. Murray Director; a newsletter edi- Sabrin, a Ramapo College tor; a Web site editor; vari- professor of finance and 1997 ous LPO Region liaisons, New Jersey LP gubernato- a Deputy Treasurer, and a rial candidate. Also featured Deputy Secretary. We also was Jim Miller, a former LP need to beef-up some com- candidate and prominent fig- mittees with more members. ure in the fight for medici- They include the committees nal marijuana legalization. of Ballot Access Petition Suffolk County Libertarians Drive; RIP Income Tax com- heard from Ray Keating, an mittee; and the Candidates economist and columnist for and Campaigns. We will Newsday, as well as Bruce also be electing a new state Martin, known as BAM on chair, vice-chair, and trea- his radio show at WUSB. surer at the April state LPO Convention. For details on our organization, go to www. Ohio LPO.org and click on button called “About LPO”. Members Awarded for We really need a Politi- Activism cal Director. This volunteer position, working with the ome recent Ohio suc- LPO Chair and Executive cess stories include officers, will be setting the Sthe Sam Adams Soci- strategic vision and direction ety awards for the Hamilton for the LPO. They would be County group that fought a in a lead role for our future tax increase. The Libertar- nominating conventions for ian Party of Ohio recipients political candidates. Report- include members Josh Weitz- ing to the Political Director man and Scott Nazzarine. In would be the chairs and com- mid-January, the Atlas Lib- mittees for Campaigns and erty Pac announced the 12 Candidates, Ballot Access winners of their scholarship Law, and Ballot Access Peti- program to a campaign semi- tion Drive. Please put out the nar in June in Washington word—we need YOUR help. DC. Out of the 12, the LPO Ohio will have a nomi- had three winning members: nating convention on Febru- Jeremiah Arn, Mike Smitley ary 23. This is YOUR chance and Jessica Mears. to run for office as a Liber- The National Libertar- tarian in the state of Ohio. ian Party has announced that It will be held at our Tiller Ohio is the 5th largest state Road location and start at affiliate in the nation and had 12:30 pm. the largest national mem- Ohio’s annual state LPO bership growth in 2007. We convention is April 4- 6 at the have nearly 600 national LP DoubleTree Hotel in North members now. In the month Columbus. Come share the of November and Decem- libertarian vision with fellow ber, the Ohio LPO passed libertarians from all over the four other states and more country. Enjoy the speakers, than 100 citizens joined or participate in the officer elec- renewed with the national tions and rules changes, and LP. Ohio can have up to 40 meet four of the Libertarian delegates at the May national Presidential candidates. LP convention. Go to www.LPO.org and Last year was a chal- click on the convention link lenge as we had turnover in for more information. PAGE 8 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

Politics 2008 Friend-of-the-Court Brief Filed in Gun Case

Norm “Firecracker” Westwell By Andrew Davis rights in the hands of ian National Committee member he Libertarian Party has the nine Supreme Bob Barr, connects past Supreme Explodes into CA Politics filed a friend-of-the-court Court justices. Court decisions regarding elec- Tbrief in the ongoing Su- Because of tions and ballot access to the Sec- By Sean Haugh preme Court case that will under- the note- ond Amendment. take the definition of the Second worthi- The Libertarian Party “is an es- orm “Firecracker” Amendment for only the sec- ness of the c a s e , tablished political party dedicated Westwell is a loving ex- ond time this century. The case, the Libertarian Party has to a strict adherence to the Consti- Nample of the core politi- originating from the District of filed an amicus brief in behalf of tution and the protection of rights cal truth that politics goes to those Columbia, which has one of the the man suing D.C. over the gun both natural and enumerated,” who show up. Westwell has been most restrictive gun-bans in the ban, Dick Heller. The brief, sub- showing up to public meetings nation, puts the future of gun mitted by attorney and Libertar- See Gun Ban on Page 11 in his hometown of Huntington Beach, CA since 2000. Not only has he set the record for public Libertarian Party Discovers Desperate Voters at CPAC comments at city council meet- By Andrew Davis responses fell into the Libertarian quadrant of the ings according to then-Mayor Nolan Chart. After taking the quiz and finding them Dave Garofolo, his frequent ap- Candidate Norm “Firecracker” Westwell ne of the biggest political events of the year inline with the Libertarian philosophy, many people pearances have set up Westwell novative strategies such as writing is the annual Conservative Political Action asked for more information on the party and were for reelection to the Ocean View his campaign signs in chalk on the OConference hosted in Washington D.C. interested in possibly joining the party. School District Board of Trustees. city’s numerous walls. His name The conference, put on by David Keene’s Ameri- “It was an all-around great experience at CPAC His colorful nickname came recognition from showing up at can Conservative Union, attracts exhibitors and at- this year,” said Andrew Davis, media coordinator from his first major foray into lo- meetings, as well as his prolific tendees from across the nation. With usually more for the Libertarian Party who was at the event all cal politics when he advocated letters to the editor in local news- than 5,000 in attendance, CPAC offers exhibitors an three days. “The environment this year was much for a repeal of the restrictive local papers, was enough to help put amazing opportunity to do outreach to a very en- more pro-libertarian since the rise of John McCain ordinance prohibiting fireworks. him over the top. ergized crowd of mainly college and high school in the GOP presidential race, which really brought His children inspired him to start “You have to be active; you students. attention to the shortcomings of the Republican Par- speaking out by asking him why have to be involved; you have Speakers at this year’s conference included Presi- ty in regards to limited-government policy and their they couldn’t have the same fire- to be seen,” is Westwell’s advice dent Bush, Dick Cheney, George Will, Robert No- disastrous foreign policy. We frequently heard from works he got to use when he was to any potential candidate. “You vak and all of the current GOP contenders for the people who stopped by our table that the Libertarian a child. Westwell spoke out so have to dress like a leader,” adds presidency. Mitt Romney used CPAC to make his Party was the only reasonable choice for 2008.” much on this issue that people in Westwell, to gain the respect of announcement about suspending his campaign. Ad- In fact, many people stated to LP staff working town started calling him “Fire- those who are watching you. ditionally, Libertarian National Committee member the booth that 2008 would be the first time they cracker.” The name stuck to the You can see Westwell put these Bob Barr gave the introduction for former Libertar- ever voted Libertarian, and said they wanted more point that it is now included in his principles in action on his YouTube ian Party presidential candidate Ron Paul. information on the party. The most common con- listing on the ballot. channel, at http://youtube.com/ The Libertarian Party helped co-sponsor this versation at the booth revolved around the GOP’s Westwell says he was originally user/firecrackerhb. His presenta- year’s CPAC and ran an exhibit booth in the main abandonment of limited-government ideals. “Peo- terrified about public speaking and tion defending his chalk campaign hall where it provided information to conference ple were constantly coming up to us voicing their that it took him about a year to get signs from selective enforcement attendees about the party. Distributed at the booth displeasure with John McCain,” says Davis. “They over that. When asked how he got of public nuisance laws by the city was LP stickers, literature, buttons and a copy of the reacted very positively to the LP’s positions on eco- over his fear, he replies that he just is there and shows all of his public World’s Smallest Political Quiz. After people stop- nomics, government regulation and even the war in kept on speaking publicly until he speaking principles in action. His ping by the booth finished taking the WSPQ, they Iraq.” finally became at ease with it. He presentation is professional, hu- were plotted on a large-scale version of the quiz that Overall, the Libertarian Party presence at CPAC wrote out his remarks in advance morous and hard hitting while still sat in front of the booth. was a great experience. With the impact libertar- and practiced them in advance. “I fair to all the people he addresses. The WSPQ drew large numbers to the booth, and ians are supposed to make in the 2008 elections, it just spoke on everything-- some- Westwell rates his chances of more than 330 people took the quiz. Expecting to should be even a better year for the Libertarian Party times three or four times a night- reelection as excellent, noting that see a more conservative bias in the results, it came at CPAC in 2009 as it looks to expand its exposure -and I always tried to work in the this time he may even receive sup- as a surprise to see that roughly 70 percent of the into the mainstream political crowd. word ‘Libertarian’ as many times port for the city employee’s union. as possible,” says Westwell. As with many Libertarian election Since he has a background in winners, those within the estab- broadcast television, Westwell lishment were terrified of him at already knew a few tricks-of-the- first, but once they had a chance trade to take advantage of the tele- to work with him, they learned vised meetings. He made a point that he can be a friend and ally. to look directly into the camera in- “They’ve been through two labor stead of at the council members. negotiations since then, with pay Westwell first ran for city coun- raises,” says Westwell. “Maybe cil in 2000 on the strength of his not the raises they wanted, but initial public appearances. He ran they got them. Now they are open for several seats every election to hearing new ideas.” since then. California law allows One of those ideas is chang- people to run for more than one ing the terminology used in local office; therefore, he ran for both public policy. “Every time I see City Council and School Board in the term ‘public education’ in our 2002, 2004 and 2006. In 2004, he policies,” says Westwell, “I try to also ran for State Assembly. change it to ‘government educa- In 2006, Westwell realized his tion.’ When we are talking about contest for School Board was win- programs, I try to change ‘free’ to nable, so he concentrated on that ‘taxpayer funded.’ Little by little, race full time. He won despite See Firecracker on Page 11 only spending $60 by using in- Two people fill out the World’s Smallest Political Quiz at the Libertarian Party’s booth during this year’s CPAC convention. Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 9

Co m m u n i c a t i n g Li b e r t y Re-Dressing Your Message By Sharon Harris ment program that doesn’t work. oth liberals and con- Relegalization is a market solu- servatives agree with tion to a government-created Blibertarians on many problem. issues. It’s not difficult to -con Minimum wage: Liberals are vince your liberal friends that unlikely to be persuaded by a we should relegalize marijuana. defense of a business owner’s And you won’t get an argument right to do as he wishes with his from your conservative buddy own business. However, there when you proclaim the right to is abundant evidence showing bear arms. But if we’re going that minimum wage laws de- to bring large numbers of people stroy jobs, especially desper- into our movement, we must ately needed, entry-level jobs. It reach both liberals and conser- especially harms minorities and vatives on all the issues. Hap- young people. The effects are pily, there is a wonderful com- to perpetuate poverty, increase munication tool to help us do unemployment, and harm the just that. poorest and least skilled. This It’s called “Political Cross was the argument that, for de- Dressing.” (And no, guys, you cades, convinced even the lib- needn’t buy a feather boa!) eral New York Times to call for ending minimum wage laws (a Tailoring Your Message few years ago, they reversed this position; hopefully they’ll come “Political cross-dressing” back to their senses soon). was named and developed by Guns: Point out to liber- renowned libertarian persua- als that guns can -- and often do sion coach and author Michael -- protect the weakest among us. Cloud. Used effectively, this Talk about guns being “equal- technique dramatically increases izers” for women. Share statis- your chances of opening -- and tics showing that gun ownership changing -- your listener’s mind. leads to fewer crimes against The idea is to tailor your mes- women. Give examples of to- sage to your audience. Think talitarian governments disarm- about the specific concerns -- the ing citizens, and the tragedies hopes, fears, wants and needs -- that follow. Tell how widespread of the person to whom you’re gun ownership saved black lives talking. Speak to him in his lan- during the early days of the civil guage and address his concerns. rights movement. Learn the key words and phrases used by both liberals and Cross-Dressing with Celebrity conservatives. Learn the beliefs, Endorsements emotions, evidence and argu- ments they use to support their Another aspect of political positions. Then, such as when cross-dressing is the effective discussing civil liberties with use of celebrity endorsements. It conservatives, address conser- doesn’t do much good to tell a vative concerns using conserva- conservative that the ACLU fa- tive words; or, when discussing vors relegalization of marijuana. economic issues with liberals, But if you can point out that con- address liberal concerns using servative icon William F. Buck- liberal words. ley and the entire editorial staff of National Review, America’s Political Cross-Dressing in leading conservative magazine, Practice called for ending the Drug War way back in February 1996 -- Here are a few examples: well, that will impress him. Ready to Renew Your Membership? Drugs: To the conserva- Similarly, your liberal friend tive, talk about the tremendous won’t be surprised or impressed Renew through the mail: To renew online: Renew over the phone: expense of the War on Drugs. that the NRA favors the right to Send a gift of $25 or more to: Go to our web site at www.LP.org. Call the National Office at Point out how, just like alcohol keep and bear arms. But learn- Libertarian Party Click, “Member Center” at the top (202) 333-0008 between the hours prohibition, the War on Drugs ing that leading liberal consti- 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, right and then click “Renew Your of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. eastern, actually causes more crime, cor- tutional scholars like Lawrence Suite 200 Membership.” Monday through Friday. ruption and violence. It diverts Tribe, Sam Levinson and Akhil Washington, DC 20037 law enforcement resources away Reed Amar are leading the fight You may also start a monthly pledge If calling after hours, feel free to from fighting violent crime. to defend the Second Amend- Please note “Renewal” on the online by clicking on “Make a Dona- leave a message and we’ll get back memo line if paying by check tion” on the main page of LP.org then to you as soon as possible! Studies show prohibition actu- ment as supporting an individual selecting the option to start a monthly ally makes drugs more available right to own guns may very well pledge. Monthly pledgers automati- to children. The War on Drugs is cally renew. just another expensive govern- See Dress on Page 11 PAGE 10 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

Life Member The Libertarian National Committee David Yardley welcomes our newest members* Sponsor Ashlee Bonds Frankie Ferrans Dave Lambing Jason Peterson Darren Tapp Robert Ford Daniel Borvan Keith Finlayson Simon S. Lancaster Richard Peterson Robert F. Teal Dan Boutilier Bill Flynn III Jonathan Laubach James G. Pettorini John Thomas Supporting Brandin Bowler Samuel C. Franzmann Peter Lauda Spencer Phelps Joseph Thomas Marc Biales Thomas Braley Maxwell French Peter Laudert Richard Piretti Glen Thor Gordon O. Boothroyd Shawn Brewer Tracy Funk Leif Lauritzen Misty Plotts Stephen Thuillier Daniel Bradley Steven Brumley Stanley Fure Marietta Lazzo Michael Popeney Patrick Tierney Chuck Bradshaw William Brunhuber Joseph Gadecki Stefan Lazzo Jeffrey Porter Michael Toner Brian Brown Matthew Bryan Todd Gainey Tim Leaf Dana Porter David Touchstone Harold Brumm Joe Bryant Virginia Gallenberger Paul Levin Steven Pounds Ruth Trimarco Richard Carleton David Bryson Delmer O. Gasche Gregory C. 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Noble Paul Strait William Birchfield Brian L. Fairbrother Thomas Killeen J. Joseph Ory Mike Strauss Nicholas J. Biss Harold Faretto Cody Kingham Robert Osborn Charles Sunderlage * new memberships from John W. Blaylock Scott Farrer Nate Knapp Harold Overton Ferdinand Svoboda 1/01/08 - 2/10/08 Robert E. Bolkcom Jude Farris James Koenig David Parks Steven Szczepanek Mayrav Bond Peter Fellenz Josh Kosmach Brad Petersen Dennis Tallent Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 11

LP Ballot Access Growing H.R. 3600 Gun Ban Have you ever this effort. Continued from page 1 Efforts also continue in South Gives Choice Continued from page 8 thought about reads the brief. Included in those lina LP nears the end of its Dakota although the harsh Continued from page 1 running for quest to obtain the necessary winter weather and restrictive rights is “the right of an individu- signatures to get on the ballot new laws on who may circu- mittee. al to keep and bear arms in the de- public office? for 2008. They have gathered late petitions in that state are “Unlike most so-called ‘cam- fense of life, liberty and property. over 62,000 of the valid sig- hampering our progress. South paign reform’ proposals, the Voter As America’s third largest politi- Running for public office natures they need and expect Dakota is one state that recent- [Freedom] Act enhances funda- cal party, [the Libertarian Party] is easier than you think. mental liberties and expands the has considerable experience with to be done well in advance of ly mandated that only in-state It is always a great way their June 1st deadline. residents may petition. If you exchange of political ideas,” Paul litigation involving parties gain- to serve your community In other ballot access news, live in South Dakota and can remarked when presenting the ing ballot access, which is the on Jan. 27, the Executive help with a few signatures, we bill. “The Voter [Freedom] Act subject of the precedent invoked while promoting the Lib- Committee of the Libertarian need to hear from you now! accomplishes this goal by lower- by the Solicitor General in pro- ertarian Party. To obtain National Committee met and Later this year, the Libertar- ing and standardizing the require- posing a standard of review.” information about local rac- approved fundraising to begin ian Party will begin major ef- ments for, and the time required “It was crucial that the Liber- es, or for more information petitioning efforts in Pennsyl- forts in Illinois and New York to get, signatures to qualify a tarian Party goes on the record in about how to launch your vania, Connecticut and Mas- to gain ballot access there. Federal candidate for the ballot. this case standing up for Second campaign, contact your sachusetts. Several other states have lower Many states have unfair rules and Amendment rights,” says Liber- state chairman, or email Pennsylvania’s drive began requirements, but cannot start regulations that make it virtually tarian Party Executive Director Libertarian Party Political impossible for minor party and Shane Cory. “We would be remiss on Feb. 12 and is one of the petitioning until after we have Director Sean Haugh at largest efforts we will have named our Presidential nomi- independent candidates to get on if we let this opportunity to stand [email protected]. to mount this year--requiring nee at our national convention the ballot.” up for one of the most cherished about 24,000 signatures of over Memorial Day weekend. The bill establishes “Ballot Ac- rights of our country pass. The the state’s registered voters. Currently the Libertarian Party cess Rights,” which include a brief we submitted was perfect In Massachusetts, we need is on the ballot in 27 states, 1,000-signature requirement for for an organization like the Liber- 10,000 valid signatures to with a goal of being on at least Congressional candidates that can tarian Party because we were able place our presidential nominee 48 state ballots by Nov. be circulated 345 days to 75 days to connect both our mission to before those voters. Connecti- You can help us finish these ahead of the election date. For elect liberty-minded candidates cut needs 7,500 signatures. tasks and get started on run- special elections, or elections not to office, and our dedication to Petitioning efforts are wind- ning candidates for office in set 345 days in advance, Congres- Constitutional rights.” ing down in Nebraska and these states by visiting http:// sional candidates would be al- A copy of the Libertarian Utah. Both drives should be www.lp.org/members/contrib- lowed to circulate the petition up Party’s brief can be obtained by successful, although Utah’s is ute.shtml. If you are avail- until 13 days before the election. visiting http://www.scotus- coming down to the wire. LP able to petition, either on a “Paul once ran as a third party blog.com/wp/wp-content/up- Utah state Chair Rob Latham volunteer or paid basis, please candidate, so he knows first-hand loads/2008/02/07-290_amicus_ has collected about 1,600 sig- contact Haugh at sean.haugh@ how difficult it is for minor parties lnc.pdf. natures on his own as part of lp.org or 202-288-9853. to get on the ballot,” says Liber- tarian Party Executive Director Shane Cory. “This bill would be a The “Firecracker” Lights Up Dressing Appropriately tremendous step towards making many of their values. They will American elections more demo- Continued from page 9 California Politics think higher of your ideas, and cratic, and more competitive.” open his eyes. of you. So even if you lose in “The Voter [Freedom] Act is a Continued from page 8 Council in 2004, and continues to a particular incidence, liberty constitutional way to reform cam- actively seek local Libertarians to Practice, Practice, Practice wins. paign laws to increase voter par- we’re slowly able to get these groom for winning elections. He ticipation by making the election changes made.” also takes some pride in his suc- The concept is easy once you process fairer and open to new Once in office, Westwell knew cessful efforts to build-up name get the hang of it, but it’s impor- candidates and ideas,” Paul said. he had to actively build bridges recognition for the Libertarian tant to practice it. Familiarize “I hope all my colleagues will join and let people see the human face Party in Huntington Beach. yourself with the technique and me in supporting this true cam- of Libertarianism. “You can’t go Westwell is still speaking out do your research. Understand in and make big changes with a at every public meeting and still the concerns and language of machete,” he states. “I’m trying changing public policy in a Lib- the left and the right (and other to set it up so that the next guy ertarian direction. In early Feb. demographics and social groups Torch Club who follows me will have an easi- 2008, he took the lead against a you wish to convince). Know er time of it.” proposed ordinance to force pet Continued from page 1 your arguments and have your As with many elected Libertari- owners to put microchips in their examples handy. during the George H. W. Bush ans, Westwell plans to use his cur- animals. He formed a coalition of Remember, we are not try- administration performing back- rent position as a stepping-stone Libertarians and Democrats, con- ing to trick anyone into agree- ground checks for staff hires and to higher office. He muses: “I vincing the local affiliates of both ing with us – far from it. We appointees. After the Bush ad- kind of like the sound of ‘Senator parties to pass the same resolution are communicating honestly ministration, Aldrich was kept Westwell.’” He has discovered of opposition to the plan. This and sincerely by creating rap- on by the Clinton administration another benefit of having run for led the local paper, the Coastal Sharon Harris is presi- port and by showing how liberty to conduct the same type of in- office so many times. “I’ve- al News, to write: “This illustrates answers each individual’s major dent of the Advocates for vestigations. ready run against all these people the broad based opposition of concerns. Self-Government, which Aldrich eventually penned his and established relationships with both conservatives and liberals Finally, there’s one more great provides tools and training bestselling book which exposed all of them,” he says. “They all organizing against this proposed advantage to cross-dressing your for successful libertarian prevelant corruption during the take my call now.” liberty-robbing ordinance.” argument. Even if you ultimate- outreach, including Opera- Clinton administration. However ,Westwell is not only The reelection campaign is al- ly fail to win your listener over tion Politically Homeless For more information on the thinking of his own political ad- ready in full swing although the completely, you will have estab- (OPH) and the world-famous Torch Club Breakfast or how vancement. “My hope,” he says, election is not until Nov. You can lished common ground. You will World’s Smallest Political one becomes a member of the “is to drag some Libertarians up follow the progress of his cam- have shown that you understand Quiz. Find out more at www. Torch Club, please email info@ with me.” He recruited four Lib- paign at http://www.reelectfire- their concerns and that you share TheAdvocates.org. lp.org. ertarians to run with him for City cracker.com/. PAGE 12 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

Marcus J. Biondich Daniel DeRosa Lauren A. Hartke Robert A. Lieder Steven C. Birchfield William DeWolf Gerald E. Hatch Lance Linden Stalwarts of Liberty Trish Black James Dietz Don Hauptman Rodney Lockwood Paul Blackwell Paul Dijak-Robinson Rachel Hawkridge Justin Logan The Libertarian Nate Kroening James E. Blair Suzanne Dijak-Robinson Scott Haworth Roger Londry Nicholas R. La Porta National Committee Robert D. Blake Richard Dinovo Joseph M. Heery Robert B. Longmuir thanks the following Ben Lamm Frederick C. Link Sarah C. Blom Barry Dively Penny C. Hendrix Bob Ludlow renewing members: Tom Lippman Fred Bluestone Valeriano Diviacchi C. Richard Herrold Arthur Lurie Larry D. Manes Delores F. Blum Ann Dixon Desiree H. Hickson Kenneth R. Lykins Renewal Period: Laurence V. Marks Muir Boda Alan Dockery R. Higham Kenneth A. Maciejewski 1/01/08 - 2/10/08 John McDivitt Gordon W. Bohnke Bruce Dockter Stephen R. Hitchcock Harvey L. Maddox Jr. William R. Millard Marcus Boudreau Greg Douglas Arnold J. Hite Ph.D. Marilyn J. Magnuski Life Member: David Miller Harold R. Bowles John Downs Walter Hofman John Major Neal Boortz Jimm Mo Robert Boyd Louise C. Downs David E. Horner Greg S. Malakoff Anthony Murad Donald Boyer James C. Dragon Frank Horvath Mark Manchester Joe Neudecker Julian A. Bragg Richard Dunkelberger Gary W. Houchens Derek J. Mancinho Patron: Victoria E. Pate David D. Brandon Wayne Dunlap Philip R. House Charles Mancuso William Blount J. J. Phifer Perry Brandt Edward Dunn Steven Howell Jason Mara Daniel W. Kappes Jack D. Phillips Karen Bretz Joseph M. Dupre Ethyne N. Howren Edward J. Marihart George Skakel Richard F. Potthoff David C. Brezic William F. Duvall Norman F. Hulscher Richard R. Marino Ashton Wyllie Martin E. Proctor James E. Bridges Barbara H. Dvorak Peter A. Hummers C. W. Marsh Gregor N. Purdy Paula Brittain James R. Easley J. A. Hutchinson Clyde F. Marsh Phyllis J. Rathbun Sponsor: Shawn Reinhart Robert J. Bromley William Elder Marc Ingenoso Henry C. Marshall W. M. Bielawski Albert D. Robinson James Brown M. D. Eldridge Stephen M. Isaacs Richard G. Martin Leanne Bowman Deanna Ross Jeffrey R. Brown David E. Emmert John Jackson Joseph Martino Randall Bredell Michael Russell Robert Brueckmann John England Michael G. Jameson Philip D. Matthews Ronald Corry Joseph Sachs Chris Bruno Keith G. Ericson Jeff Jeans Scott K. Maxwell Martin L. Buchanan Joseph M. Evancich Scott A. Jeffrey Jamie Mc Inelly Randy Gilbreath Francisco R. Salinaz Jr. Kenneth R. Schmeichel Allen Buckley Herbert F. Evans Mike Jensen Patrick McCarthy Mary A. Haynes Franz W. Schneider Mark Bunner Michael Fagan Kent D. Johnson Charles M. McDonald Kevin T. Ireland Daniel H. Sheard Frederick N. Burgener Laurie Fair Vernon K. Johnson Chris McDonnell Edward J. Kramer Roger K. Sherman Stephen Burgis Steven Fair Jack Jones Charles McGlawn Jeffrey Munn Jeffrey A. Smith Gary R. Burgner Kenton Falk James H. Jones Donald McGrath Dick Randolph Mark A. Smith CPA Michael Burkholder Susan Falk Kevin Jones Michael J. McIlroy Russell J. Schmidt Eugene Stacy Lawrence A. Cabral Bert N. Fall T. C. Jones Patricia C. McKay Kenneth Stemme Buddy C. Stanley Ray Caldwell Scott Farash Randall Jordan Glenn Mcnair Kevin Starinieri Ralph V. Calkin,Jr. David Faulkner Donald H. Kahn Scott McWhirt Edward Wright Jonathan Stupka Walter J. Zajac Richard T. Cammon George Fee Israel C. Kalman Jim McWilliams Matthew A. Taylor Richard W. Capowski John Fenol Michelle Kane Eric Mechalke Richard P. Taylor Supporting: J. C. Terrell Stuart W. Card George Fescos John Karr Vic Meinecke Daniel Abercrombie Ronald D. Thomas Stephen J. Carey Jesse Fettkether Gerald J. Kaufman Jr. Richard Meinhard Jason Annal Pauline J. Tighe Sally Carr Tom Field M. B. Keisler Daniel Meissner Jarrod C. Austin Lee Tracy Kenny Chaffin Edward P. Fitzgerald Frank E. Kellam James Merchant Sally Baynton Ed Uehling David F. Chastain Eric Flint John R. Kendall Daniel Merwin Alan G. Bishop Jim Van Evera Rozanna Chester Anyoli Font Monte L. Kendrick Benjamin J. Messina Jon A. Black Dade M. Veron Michael Childers Andrew Foote Michael A. Kernan Michael S. Metti Richard Bronstein Ryan Ward Ellen Choate C. K. Fortner Gary Kerr Ed Milich Christopher P. Brown Douglas Williams C. R. Choppy Jennifer Fortner Gerald D. Kiltz Don Miller Michael A. Brown Curtis Wolf James A. Christen Paul Franck Gregory King Janet S. Miller C. S. Burgess Jr. John Wolf Paul Cimino Joseph Frantz Jerry King Kevin Miller Alex Byron Bradley Worrell Jeffrey A. Clair Stephen V. Funk Rita King John Mills John F. Carr James Yow Christopher Clark John A. Gabor William King Robert W. Milnes Jon Carter James Zackrison Franklin Clark Grice Galleher Joe Kirn Paul J. Mlodzianoski Justin Chouinard Richard M. Clark Marcus Garrett Christopher Knox Roger Monteen D. L. Cummings Sustaining: Darran Classen Randy D. Garrett Kevin Korczak Ben Moore James E. Curtis Ii Debra J. Aaron Peter G. Claymore Thomas E. Gates J. A. Krueger Keith A. Moore Mark A. Curtis Steven K. Adrian J. W. Claypool Alan G. Geisler Steven B. Krueger Kenneth L. Moore Robert Dallago Boyd Ahrens Paul C. Darrow Frank Clement Maryann Geisler Scott Kruer Bruce J. Morgan Gina Albini Dominick Clemente Jeff Gent Jan Kulas Leonard Morris John Dawson Max Anderson Anthony Distefano James Clifton Fredrick Gerringer Cary L. Kunz Daniel Moser William Aponte Harriet Cobb John K. Gilbreath James D. Kunzman Francis Mostek Michael L. Donahue Mark A. Armstrong Michael J. Duffy Beth Cody James Gilmour Andrzej J. Kurdyla Dennis P. Mucci Evan R. Egrin Jimmy L. Arnett Edward E. Collins David R. Gimby Donald E. LaBarr Wayne Mugge Victor Emmerich Bruce Atherton Duane E. Colyar Ronald Goodman Peter Laird Todd Murphrey William H. Emmons Margaret E. Atkins Bob Congdon Ernest A. Goss Robert Lamontagne Michael Murray George Evans Gareen Avakian William Conner Roger Grahl Thomas Lampman Raymond A. Nabors Philip D. Fitzenrider Doug Avery Richard Coons Alexander Gray Stuart Lander Hans E. Nadler Robert G. Fletcher Diana Bacon Phil Cornell Walter Green Timothy C. Lane Mark Neisler Randy L. Fox James G. Baird Robert Cotton Homer Gregory David Langley J. P. Nevin Phil H. Fravel Patrick Baker Colleen Cowles Thomas M. Greiner Jim D. Lanier Richard G. Newhouse Henry J. Gailliot John S. Ballay Theodore A. Cox Joyce G. Grettenberger Nathan Larson Davie Noles Michael B. Garrett Terry Ballinger David Crabb Todd J. Griffin Fred M. Lawrence Eric Nolte Harry R. Gordon Donald Barber Wilson Cruz Jay M. Grimm Jeffrey D. Leach Rob Oates Charles Haines Gene A. Barnes Jason Halegoua Earl C. Curtis Jr. Albert C. Grippo Shane LeAnna Richard M. O’Brien Steven Barron James M. Czaban Ellis L. Guy Jeffrey LeBoff Donna Oksa Diane E. Hall Jonathan Bartels Brandon Hart Peter Dabrowski Wence Hadrava David N. Lee Paul W. O’Leary Eugene S. Bashor Chris L. Davis Jim Hale Todd Leech Michael O’Neal James Hill Layton R. Batten Ii Merrill B. Hill Robert R. Dawson Gary N. Hall Brad Leeser Lesley Orosz David M. Hollingsworth Robert Beagel Dan Day Robert Hallstrom Winston T. Lehman Michael Orr Jack Hollis Calvin C. Beatty Michael R. Dean Reed Halsted Gloria Leustek Cheryl Outerbridge Stuart B. Holoman Greg Beatty Robert Decicco Elizabeth S. Hamilton Kenneth E. Levin Gerald Owen Richard G. Huffman III John H. Beck Richard Deitke James F. Hansen Leo Lewin Jack Owen Ken Johnson Matthew J. Bennett Kent C. DeLaCroix Keith Hanson Gregg Lewis Greg W. Parker Wesley Johnson Brian Berg Richard Delgado John Hardwick William Liao C. Binder Eric Kiesler Jean P. Denoyer Keith Harris Lloyd L. Lickert Continued on page 13 Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 13

Recent Updates From the Platform and Bylaws Committees Stalwarts of Liberty to amend existing ones. to approximately 80,000 indi- By M Carling Continued from page 12 By Alicia Mattson At my request, over 5,000 viduals on the national party’s he 2008 Libertarian libertarians recently completed e-mail list. he Bylaws Committee R.R. Paseman Michael Slye Party Platform Com- a questionnaire about what we I didn’t really know what to met in Las Vegas to adopt Eric J. Pastuszek Andrew Smith mittee faces a difficult our report. It was simi- Delores M. Pattee David A. Smith T should do with the platform. I expect from the questionnaire T Kyle Paulson Lee K. Smith challenge. As you probably wanted to find out what - rec results and was very curious to lar, but certainly not the same, as Stephen R. Payne Will Snow well know, our party platform ommendations the Platform see the responses, as some of what you saw on the Web site James D. Pearce Harvey Sobel has undergone quite a bit of Committee could offer the na- you also were. See the table (http://lpbylaws.blogspot.com/). Michael Peercy William Sparkman change in the past four years. tional convention delegates that for a summary of the questions, The newly adopted report will be John L. Pehrson Richard H. Speier Almost no one seems to be would have the best chance of answers and response statistics posted on the Web site as soon as Pete Petersen Ronda Sprague satisfied with our current plat- winning the two-thirds vote re- summarized in two ways: per- possible. If further revew is nec- Robert Peterson Jay T. Stanley form, but there are many dif- quired for adoption. cent of all respondents, and essary, we will meet in Denver to Gary W. Phillips Brian Stefanko Nada M. Phillips Roger Stegman fering opinions about how The questionnaire was percent of respondents who amend our report should anyone Edwin W. Piburn Brian Stempien to fix it. That said, our party mailed to the 982 individuals indicated they are likely to be discover any errors or unintended Sandra C. Pierre Peter Stenbakken Bylaws require a two-thirds who attended the LP national delegates to the 2008 conven- consequences. For more ques- Lillian E. Plasse James R. Stevenson vote of support from the Na- conventions in Atlanta (2004) tion in Denver. tions on the Blyaws Committe Stan Pollard David Stohl tional Convention delegates to or Portland (2006) as del- report, please vist the Web site Hans W. Polzer Robert S. Stone adopt new platform planks or egates. It was also emailed out *** for contact information. George Pope Paul D. Streeter Gary S. Popkin Timothy J. Streit Bruce Porter Alan Struthers Jr. Jacob Porter Donald Studer James Pragit Richard J. Sullivan Lonnie R. Prater Robert F. Sullivan John L. Prete Ben Swartout Trucia Quistarc Ben Tallarigo John Radey George E. Taylor Charles F. Radley Melvin Taylor Rolf Raillard Karen A. Tegtmeyer George E. Rains Eric S. Tener Cody J. Ramaker Tim Thein Rochelle Ramga Clifford F. Thies Charlie Rea Charles S. Thomson David Reagan David L. Thorn Virginia Reaves Charles Throckmorton Daniel Recker Bruce Tiss Richard F. Reich Scott W. Trantham Duane Reichert Chelsea Travis Jason Reichert Tony Trzaska Leroy C. Reid Jr. Ann M. Turner Timothy Richardson David W. Tyssen Deborah L. Riehl Keith A. Tytula Roland Riemers Chad Vincton Philip Rittenberg Harald Vogel Gary D. Robbins Marianne E. Volpe Kirk A. Roberts Mike Wacker Peter Rolfe Philip Wales Michael J. Rollin Allan M. Walker Mark Rollings Clyde R. Ward Jodi Romanello Kennita L. Watson Ben A. Root Jr. Jason Watters Ben Roper Richard Weiser Joseph A. Rozzi Bill Wenzel Jherrie Rubeyiat James G. Wetherington Anna Runyan Marvin White Jr. W. Terrell Rush Jr. Carl Wilder Orland Russell Jeffery Wiles Bill Ryan Gary Wilkerson Deborah E. Sallier Alan Wilkinson Keith J. Sauter Brandon Williams Thomas Schell Roger B. Williams Troy Schultz Joseph A. Wilson Gerard R. Schwalje David H. Wolen Thomas D. Schwartz Nicholas L. Wolff John W. Schwind Evangeline Wolford Thomas Scott H. G. Wormwood Lawrence E. Seng Stanley J. Wyman Michael Serafin Courtland Yockey Bryon Severns James K. Young F. A. Seward Stephen G. Young Jack R. Sharkey Jeffrey Yunes Alvin Y. Shelden Robert A. Zadek David B. Shelton Neal H. Zaun Sean Shepard Brent Zimmerman Wayne Shepherd Michael Shoen Gregory D. Shubert Kim D. Shurts Marvin F. Singer Johnny Skosnik Richard Skyba PAGE 14 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates - QUALIFIED for LD ‘08 (ranked in order by funds raised) Wayne Allyn Root Michael Jingozian Bob Jackson • Hometown: Henderson, NV • Hometown: Sherwood, OR • Hometown: Coloma, MI • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • LD ’08: Qualified • LD ’08: QUALIFIED • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • LD ‘08 Total: $14,629 • LD ‘08 Total: $8,415 • LD ‘08 Total: $6,825 • More Info: • More Info: www.rootforamerica.com • More Info: www.resetamerica.com www.bobjackson.org

Daniel Imperato Liberty Decides ‘08 is a new program to promote our pre-nom- • Hometown: Palm Beach, FL ination presidential candidates as they engage in a competitive • LD ’08: Qualified process. To participate in the program, candidates must cross • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes three thresholds: meet the LP bylaws requirements; file with the • LD ‘08 Total: $5,999 FEC; and raise at least $5,000 for the LP or LP state parties for • More Info: ballot access. www.imperato2008.com

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidates - Not Yet Qualified for LD ‘08 (ranked in order by funds raised) Christine Smith Steve Kubby Alden Link • Hometown: Arvada, CO • Hometown: Ft. Bragg, CA • Hometown: Newburgh, NY • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • FEC Filed: Yes • LD ‘08 Total: $2,200 • LD ‘08 Total: $1,277 • LD ‘08 Total: $1,035 • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: www.christinesmithforpresi- www.kubby2008.com www.link-for-pres.org dent.com

David Hollist Barry Hess Jim Burns • Hometown: Alta Loma, CA • Hometown: Glendale, AZ • Hometown: Las Vegas, NV • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: No • FEC Filed: No • FEC Filed: No • LD ‘08 Total: $435 • LD ‘08 Total: $240 • LD ‘08 Total: $145 • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: www.i.am/trading No web site available. jimburnsforpresident.com

Robert Milnes John Finan Daniel Williams • Hometown: Camden, NJ • Hometown: Litchfield, CT • Hometown: Bonita Springs, FL • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • LD ’08: Not Yet Qualified • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • Constitutionally: Yes • FEC Filed: No • FEC Filed: No • FEC Filed: Yes • LD ‘08 Total: $135 • LD ‘08 Total: $125 • LD ‘08 Total: $25 • More Info: • More Info: • More Info: www.robertmilnes.net www.johnmfinan.com www.thenewlibertarian.org

NOTE: The options of both “Future/Unannounced Candidate” and “None of the Above” have been offered to visitors of LP.org and have been listed on a Liberty Decides ‘08 direct mail piece. The totals are current as of 2/14/08.

The option of “Future/Unannounced Candidate” has raised $2,086. The option of “None of the Above” has raised $4,227.

Any candidate not listed on this page is either unannounced or they declined to participate in the Liberty Decides ‘08 program. For an alphabetical list of candidates go to, www.lp.org/libertydecides/alpha.html. Libertarian Party News • February 2008 • PAGE 15

UP COMING New Awards Will Recognize Outstanding Libertarians By Andrew Davis for liberty by building Party mem- that set the American Revolution in being nominated, state of residence, ew awards proposed at bership, organizing community out- motion. Superb written, published years as a Party member and a gen- the most recent Libertar- reach, running for office or serving or spoken communication will be eral paragraph noting the nominee’s Want to know Nian National Committee as a campaign manager. Adams was taken into account for this award. stature in the Party. The nominee’s what’s going on in meeting will recognize outstanding a very influential colonist who voiced The Party’s highest honor, the specific and detailed accomplish- Libertarians who have contributed effective and continuous opposition to your state? Thomas Jefferson Award, will be ments should be listed. Also, please to the cause of liberty. The awards the crown through town meetings and presented to the Libertarian whose suggest a presenter for the award. will be presented to the winners at protests. achievements merit recognition of Submit nominations to members Here is a the Awards Luncheon at the 2008 The Libertarian Party member who outstanding leadership, high charac- of the Convention Oversight Com- COMPREHENSIVE Libertarian Party National Conven- has been an exceptional communica- ter and dedication to the principles mittee, which include Bob Sullen- listing of upcoming tion. tor of Libertarian ideas will receive the and goals of the Libertarian Party. trop ([email protected]), Julie events for which The Samuel Adams award will be Thomas Paine Award, named in hon- Nominations for the awards must Fox ([email protected]) and presented to the LP member who or of the famed writer whose works Michael Colley (narwhal3@gulftel. we have received include the name of the nominee, has been a key activist in the fight sparked the intellectual revolution the award for which the person is com). notification. In the future, if there is an event we Event Date Location Contact should be listing, please let us KNOW lpga state march 1 hilton atlanta ne hotel operations.director@ BY CONTACTING convention norcross, ga lpgeorgia.com OUR VOLUNTEER lpky 2008 convention march 1 frankfort, ky www.lpky.org/conv_ COORDINATOR AND main.php provide what you mdlp annual march 1 dundalk, md [email protected] can for details. convention

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This is a perfect job for how well do you know your party? students and retirees who are interested in traveling and Each issue, we’ll ask you a question, and the answer will be provided in the next issue of LP News. meeting many, many new Discussion on the question is welcome in “Letters to the Editor,” space permitting. people. Currently, how many candidates are vying for the Libertarian Party’s nomination for president? Good petitioners can earn up to $1,000 per week! LAST ISSUE’S LP QUESTION: What business will be addressed at the 2008 Libertarian National Convention? Interested persons should send contact information answer: The Libertarian Party’s presidential candidate for the 2008 election will be chosen by the delegates along with a resume to: [email protected]. at the National Convention. Also, there will be a vote on changes to the Libertarian Party’s bylaws and plat- form. Libertarian National Committee officers will be elected, as well as at-large reprsentatives. PAGE 16 • Libertarian Party News • February 2008

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