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January 2007 The Official Monthly Newspaper of the Libertarian Party Volume 36 / Issue 1

Denver to host Former Congressman Bob Barr 2008 Libertarian newest LNC member an Americans tarian Party, became a part of the and Alabama met via teleconfer- National Convention be persuaded Libertarian management team he ence to discuss the matter after to cast votes had described after he was of- the recent resignation of Mark he Libertarian National Committee has an- based “C on something more than fered the position of Regional 4 Bodenhausen for medical rea- nounced that Denver, Colorado will be the host city party label and habit,” asked for- for the 2008 Libertarian National Convention. The mer U.S. Congressman Bob Barr LPT presidential nominating convention will be held between in a recent Atlanta Journal-Con- Friday, May 23 and Monday, May 26 at the Adam’s Mark stitution article. “Will the next Hotel. Adam’s Mark Denver is Colorado’s largest hotel, two years witness, at long last, the with over 1225 rooms and 133,000 sq. ft. of meeting and ex- rise of a truly viable third party hibit space. — not one molded in the image “We are extremely proud to serve as the venue for the 2008 of a wealthy egotist but one based convention,” said Libertarian Party of Colorado Chairman on meaningful and substantive Travis Nicks. “We look forward to showing the nation’s ideas? Will the 35-year-old Lib- Libertarians what the birthplace of the Libertarian Party ertarian Party finally prove itself has to offer.” a party truly concerned with winning elections as opposed to defiantly championing issues ■ Bob Barr stumping in Texas with Libertarian congressional candidate that will never fit the description Bob Smither ‘mainstream?’ If the new man- agement of the Libertarian Party Representative to the Libertarian sons. has anything to say about it, the National Committee. State leaders endorsed Barr as answer to those questions will be The state chairs of Region their representative to lead them a resounding ‘yes.’” 4, which is made up of Florida, into the 2008 presidential elec- In mid-December, Bob Barr, a South Carolina, North Carolina, tion season. David Chastain is recent Life Member of the Liber- Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, See BARR Page 3 Indiana Libertarian sworn in by Libertarian judge t’s been said that “when on January 1st, when Susan Bell, the Libertarian Party of Indiana. dog bites man, that’s judge of the Hagerstown Town “Despite the election law hurdles ■ Adam’s Mark Hotel in Denver Colorado not news, but when man Court, administered the oath placed against the Libertarian bitesI dog, that’s news!” While of office to Conley Tillson and Party by the Republicans and While Libertarians hold a Libertarian National Conven- it doesn’t appear there was any Steve Coffman. Democrats, the Libertarian Party tion every two years, on presidential election years they select biting going on, there was an un- “What makes this so very spe- has grown in Indiana to the point their presidential and vice presidential candidates through usual occurrence in Hagerstown cial is that this is the first time this where an elected Libertarian the convention process. has ever happened judge is now giving the oath of “With all of the recent media interest about the libertar- to my knowledge See SWORN IN Page 2 ian vote in western mountain states, Denver will provide an in the United excellent opportunity for us to show the voters what is meant States. Never be- by smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom,” said fore has a judge Affiliate news LNC Chairman William Redpath. “Additionally, the Liber- elected as a Lib- ...... Page 5 tarian National Convention won’t be a coronation of some ertarian given the LTEs return to LP pre-determined candidate held at taxpayer expense.” oath of office to News...... Page 8 The Libertarian Party, which recently celebrated its 35th any newly elected birthday, was founded in Colorado in 1971. Libertarians officials elected as Convention plans for ■ do not accept public funding for their national convention, Indiana LP State Chair Mark Rutherford and a Libertarian” said Inside your family members while the Republican and Democrat conventions generally former Executive Director Brad Klopfenstein Mark Rutherford, ...... Page 12 cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. congratulate newly elected Libertarians Steve State Chairman of Coffman and Conley Tillson PAGE  • Libertarian Party News • January 2007

What’s New Indiana Libertarian sworn in by a Libertarian Continued from Page 1 office to two Libertarian elected expressed appreciation for the from people who like what Liber- “Obviously, the town and city officials today.” confidence voters have placed tarians stand for, especially at the elections that will be held this Susan Bell was elected to the in them, and vowed to keep a state and local level, but they fear year are more within reach of the Town Court in 2003. Tillson was watchful eye on the taxpayers’ voting for us amounts to wasting LP and its limited resources. We elected to the Clay Township Ad- money. their vote. Putting a few in the can’t come close to spending as visory Board, and Coffman was Township Board members are ‘win column’ will go a long way much as the two major parties, elected to the Liberty Township elected for four-year terms, and in alleviating those fears.” but in the smaller races we can Advisory Board in last Novem- have responsibilities in the town- According to Bell, the LP is do the ground work and meet the ber’s election. ship similar to those exercised focusing its attention on the 2007 voters. That is where we shine. Both Tillson and Coffman by the County Council, dealing elections. That is what we can build on.”

■ Steve Coffman, Conley Tillson and Susan Bell

mostly with township budgets. Rex Bell, Chairman of the Lib- ertarian Party of Wayne County, says all three wins were quite welcome. “We organized the local LP in 2002 and since that time we have ran some competi- tive races with some respectable vote totals in the 25-30 percent range, but a win definitely feels better.” Bell also hopes the wins will ■ Judge Susan Bell administers the oath of office to Steve Coffman, instill confidence in the local vot- ■ Judge Susan Bell administers the oath of office to Conley Tillson, recently elected member of the Liberty Township Advisory Board ers. “We hear a lot of comments recently elected member of the Clay Township Advisory Board

Libertarian Party calls for Homeland Security to drop expansive screening program

he Libertarian Party to ensure accountability,” said LP “may be utilized to develop or test gation, arrested, indicted or con- ty system. The Libertarian Party has called upon the De- Communications Director Ste- algorithms assessing risks to pas- victed, Homeland Security seeks is objecting primarily on Fifth partment of Homeland phen Gordon. “The Libertarian sengers whose names are not on to add tens of millions of addi- Amendment grounds. The Fifth SecurityT to cease activities which Party has jumped into the fray government watch lists.” Home- tional people to this general law Amendment clearly requires target tens of millions of people on this issue because Americans land Security announced that the enforcement category. Homeland government to use “due process as potential threats to the govern- are being denied the most basic system “builds a risk assessment Security’s other claim for Privacy of law” before depriving anyone ment. The Bureau of Customs of their civil rights guaranteed by for cargo, conveyances, and trav- Act exemption is for people un- of “life, liberty or property.” The and Border Protection recently our laws and our Constitution.” elers based on criteria and rules der criminal investigation. The Libertarian Party contends that announced that it is using its Au- In a formal comment submitted developed by CBP.” Homeland Privacy Act requires that law en- the right to travel freely is one of tomated Targeting System, a sys- in December by the Libertarian Security’s actions clearly contra- forcement comply with requests the liberties described in the Fifth tem previously used to track car- Party, opposition to the Homeland dict the very piece of legislation to furnish copies of collected per- Amendment. go, to create risk assessments on Security system was expressed in which funds it. sonal information to persons who “The obvious attempt of DHS all international travelers as well three general categories of com- Conflict with the Privacy Act: have been investigated. Home- is to deprive people of liberty as a wide variety of U.S. citizens ments: Homeland Security has claimed land Security refuses to comply without being restrained by our who work in the transportation Conflict with DHS Appropria- exemption from the Privacy Act with this statute. ‘due process’ tradition and law,” and travel industries. tions Act: The Department of on law enforcement grounds. Constitutional Arguments: reads the Libertarian Party pub- While individuals may be as- Homeland Security Appropria- While the Privacy Act clearly There are a variety of potential lic comment. “If allowed, DHS signed risk categories and denied tions Act of 2007 expressly for- identifies exceptions as persons Constitutional arguments in op- will be circumventing the entire flights, they are not able to obtain bids the use of any funds that who are under criminal investi- position to the Homeland Securi- judicial system and consequently a copy of the information Home- depriving Americans of one of land Security has compiled about their most essential rights. Such them or to correct any inaccurate Send News, Articles, Essays or action is contrary to the intent of Libertarian Party News (ISSN 8755- PARTY information contained within the Photographs: the framers of the Constitution

139X) is the official monthly newspaper LIBERTARIAN Stephen P. Gordon database. of the Libertarian Party® of the United and attacks the very foundations Homeland Security announced LP News 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 200 of our system of government.” States. Opinions and articles published Washington, DC 20037 that it has already been using this in this newspaper do not necessarily L P N E W S : The Electronic Frontier Foun- Phone: (202) 333-0008 x230 represent official party positions unless A publication of the Libertarian Party system (by some accounts for up E-mail: [email protected] dation, American Civil Liberties to four years) in the Federal Reg- so indicated. Union, Electronic Privacy Infor- ister. Homeland Security admits NATIONAL CHAIR: Produced by: Libertarian Party Send Address Changes To: mation Center, Identity Project their intention is to circumvent William Redpath Headquarters Libertarian Party and a coalition of thirty addition- compliance with the Privacy Act. 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, Suite 200 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 200 al organizations have filed similar Washington, DC 20037 E ditor E M E R I T U S : Washington, DC 20037 “While the intent of the Auto- ◆ formal documents. The Libertar- E-mail: [email protected] Karl Hess 1923-1994 Or call: (202) 333-0008 x 221 mated Targeting System program ian Party is America’s third larg- is to combat terrorism, in reality The Mission Statement of the Libertarian Party: “To move public policy in a libertarian est political party, maintaining a it primarily targets millions of in- proud 35 year tradition of sup- nocent civilians in a government direction by building a political party that elects Libertarians to public office.” porting smaller and less intrusive program with no real mechanism government. Libertarian Party News • January 2007 • PAGE 

What’s New Three Libertarian events scheduled for Orlando in March

he quarterly meeting of state leaders to obtain training, dinner banquet provided. One of conclude Sunday at noon. at the Orlando International Air- the Libertarian National network, share ideas, and work on the banquet topics will be a dis- While the conference is infor- port Hotel and Conference Center Committee and the an- plans that can benefit the growth cussion of the future of the Lib- mally still called the State Chairs’ in Orlando. The hotel is located nualT meeting of the state leader- Conference, the conference is not two miles from the Orlando In- ship of the Libertarian Party will restricted to state chairs. Regis- ternational Airport (airport code be packaged in a big weekend in tration is open to any interested MCO) and offers complimentary sunny Orlando this March. There party members. airport shuttle, free parking, a will be three major events sched- According to LSLA spokes- pool/spa/fitness center, a business uled for the weekend of March man Patrick Dixon, there will center, an on site-restaurant and a 16-18. On Friday, March 16, the soon be a registration form posted complimentary continental break- Libertarian National Commit- at www.StateChairs.org with ad- fast. It is also close to other res- tee will have its first meeting of ditional details. There will also taurants and shopping. Additional 2007. This will also be the first be a business session on Sunday hotel information may be found meeting attended by new com- where actions and discussions are at their website, located at www. mittee member and former Con- restricted to state affiliate leader- bestorlandoairporthotel.com. gressman Bob Barr (see Page 1). ship. Room rates for the event range Later in the evening will be an On Sunday, March 18, the Flor- from $72 to $89 per night. To opportunity for socializing with ida Libertarian Party will hold its register, please call the hotel at members of the LNC and state convention following the close 407-859-0380, as their website leaders from around the country. of the LSLA conference. Addi- will not take reservations. Please From Saturday, March 17 until ■ A banquet room at the Orlando International Hotel and Conference tional details aren’t yet available, be sure to ask for the “LP Group Sunday March 18 the Libertarian Center however, the Florida LP website Rate” to ensure your low price. State Leadership Alliance will should provide further details at a Group room rates will be honored have its annual conference. This of their state parties. ertarian Party with current and point in the not too distant future. from three days before to three is a tremendous opportunity for There will also be a lunch and past leaders. The conference will The events will be taking place days after the event.

Bob Barr officially jumps from GOP to the Party of Principle Continued from Page 1 to be the new executive director ian Party represents a significant and related issues. (and very civil), given that he was been an outspoken advocate of of the Libertarian Party affilliate and positive development for our “There’s a lot of room to work one of the three most problematic many of the same issues that in Barr’s home state of Georgia. organization. The Libertarian on that issue,” Barr said during members of Congress for my or- the LP membership collectively Barr’s experience, combined with Party played a pivotal role in key the Goyette interview. “For ex- ganization since I co-founded holds near and dear. His stick- his hot-button political issues, are races in 2006 and has emerged as ample, on the issue of medical MPP twelve years ago. ing to his ideological guns rather important to Chastain. a strong and principled political marijuana and the states’ rights “But that’s in the past; he has than continuing to toe an ever- “Bob Barr is an asset to force.” issues involving that. I’m very really come around on drug pol- shifting Republican party-line is the LP of Georgia,” Chastain Redpath continued, “The an- supportive of states’ rights. I am icy issues,” Kampia continued. both admirable and reflective of said. “He brings expertise, and tiquated two-party system was also very supportive of the con- “He acknowledges that the drug the building internal discontent a perspective on the federal dealt a blow today as we have cept of legitimate testing for the war is a failure and it cannot be within the two major parties.” government that spans several welcomed a patriotic statesman use of medical marijuana, and won, he has publicly come out in Since Barr has officially be- decades, so he knows how the into our ranks with the intent of I’m very disappointed that the favor of states’ rights for medical come more engaged in Libertari- games are played. But most using his vast experience and government has stood in the way marijuana, and he wants to do an Party activities, LP media cov- importantly, he loves individual widespread respect to help recruit of that. So there’s a lot of room whatever he can to shrink the size erage has increased dramatically. freedom and actively fights for and elect Libertarian candidates there. and reach of the federal govern- In addition to significant Internet the Bill of Rights.” of his caliber.” “I’m working through some of ment, which presumably includes coverage, over 600 newspaper In addition to having served Historically, the relationship those individual liberties issues the drug-war bureaucracy... articles have been published eight years in the House of Repre- between Libertarians and Barr but also believe very strongly “I support the notion of Mr. about Barr’s political move and sentatives, Barr serves as a board has at times been contentious. that, just as when I was in the Barr taking a leadership position the story has been covered on na- member of the National Rifle As- Libertarians ran television com- Republican Party, I did not agree with the Libertarian Party; it’s a tional television networks, such sociation and is the Chairman of mercials in 2002 targeting Barr with everything the Republican win/win for him and the Party.” as Fox News and CNN. Patriots to Restore Checks and in a Republican primary race Party stood for, everything in its Barr’s first official action as After accepting the position, Balances. He also is a member against John Linder and took platform, and certainly there’s LNC representative will be to or- former Congressman Barr stated, of The Constitution Project’s credit for their part in his defeat. a lot of room in the Libertarian ganize a meeting with state party “I’m pleased to assist the Party Initiative on Liberty and Security Since that time, Barr has been Party for people who have differ- leaders to address party-building of Principle in this capacity and at Georgetown University. He more actively engaged in Second ing views on drugs, or differing and political goals for 2007 (see hope to further our political suc- advises a variety of public poli- Amendment and civil liberties views on other issues, and that’s previous article). cess as we move closer to the cy organizations, including the issues and has spoken at several the sign of a mature party, that it Additionally, he is engaged in 2008 election cycle. Being a American Conservative Union state and national Libertarian will accommodate those differ- policy issues alongside the Lib- member of this body is a serious and the American Civil Liber- conventions. ences.” ertarian Party, such as the new and long-term commitment that ties Union. Barr is President and Since his congressional loss, Marijuana Policy Project’s Homeland Security passenger I gladly accept. As importantly, CEO of Liberty Strategies, an At- Barr appears to be clarifying his Executive Director Rob Kampia tracking database system (see I’m happy to announce that I lanta-based consulting firm with stance on issues related to the has welcomed Barr into the Lib- Page 2). am now a proud, card-carrying offices in the Washington, DC use of medical marijuana. In re- ertarian Party. “We’re very excited to wel- Libertarian who is committed to area. He practices both civil and cent interviews on Atlanta’s Neil “I’ve had the opportunity to come such a seasoned and re- helping elect leaders who will criminal law. Boortz’s and Phoenix’s Charles meet with former Congressman spected man to the party,” said strive for smaller government, LNC Chair William Redpath Goyette’s radio programs, Barr Bob Barr on two occasions this Georgia Libertarian Executive lower taxes and abundant in- stated, “Bob Barr’s willingness to indicated that he is willing to fall,” Kampia wrote. “The con- Committeeman Joe Magyer. dividual freedom. I encourage serve as a leader of the Libertar- work with Libertarians on these versations were quite interesting “Former Congressman Barr has other Americans from across the PAGE  • Libertarian Party News • January 2007

ver. The contrast between the LP Also included in this month’s ing, Libertarian State Leadership hotel in Florida. For more infor- ditorial taff E S and the Democratic conventions LP News is information about Association will hold their an- mation, see page 3. will be very interesting. two upcoming events. The first nual meeting and the Florida LP With Democrats in control of Additionally, we have provided (chronologically) is three events will be holding their convention both chambers of Congress, a Inside this issue information about a formal state- rolled up into one. The Libertar- on the weekend of Friday, March nationalized healthcare system ment the Libertarian is going to be a topic e have tried doing Party made concerning which we can an- a few things dif- a new Homeland Secu- ticipate hearing a lot ferently with this rity program which vio- about over the next month’sW edition of LP News. lates your privacy. See two years. As this Keeping with tradition, we pro- page 2 for the details. seems to be an appro- vided news which we hope is of The Affiliate News priate time to start de- interest to party members in the section announces sev- veloping some good front section of the paper. How- eral state party conven- Libertarian speaking ever, many of you have requested tions and covers issues points on the issue, some changes to our format, so from gay rights to elec- please feel free to sub- we have started accommodating tion reform. mit your Letter to the your requests. It’s your paper, We asked for your Editor on the topic. and this month many more of you opinions and we cer- Considering the will have input into the content. tainly received them. recent anniversary of On the front page, we have LP News is once again the founding of our provided the latest information accepting letters to the party, we thought it we have about former Congress- editor and we’ve in- appropriate to pro- man (and new LP member) Bob cluded the first batch vide you with a spe- Barr being elected to fill a vacant of them in this month’s cial treat. Here is a spot on the Libertarian National publication, beginning copy of the front page Committee. On the topic of be- on Page 8. In the last of an early Libertar- ing elected, we have the rare op- issue of LP News, we ian Party newsletter portunity to share the story of two asked what the Liber- (the forerunner of LP Libertarians being sworn into of- tarians might do to win News). Enjoy! fice – by a Libertarian judge. more elections. We’ve LP News is your Throughout the paper, you will included these letters paper and we strongly find information about the 2008 and hope you enjoy the welcome your sug- Libertarian National Convention, wide range of comments gestions about how to which will be held in Denver, and ideas. improve the publica- Colorado. In addition to the ob- Feel free to send us tion. Unfortunately, vious five W’s, BetteRose Ryan letters on any topic of we can’t comply was kind enough to provide a lot general interest to LP with every piece of of information about what ac- News readers. Please sound advice offered tivities are available around the limit your letter to 100 because some con- immediate area surrounding the words, though. flict with others and convention hall. This way, your We also asked state we don’t have the fi- family can begin planning for Libertarian leaders to nancial resources for this exciting event. While it hap- provide us with some some of your best pened too late for this publication of their goals for 2007. ideas. However, we to cover, an interesting update to We’ve printed those and do listen and will try, the convention story is that the they provide some inter- as we have done this Democrats have also scheduled esting insight into the direction of ian National Committee will be 16 to Sunday, March 18. All month, to implement some of their national convention in Den- some of our state affiliates. conducting their quarterly meet- three events will be in the same your better suggestions. Bush defines new Iraq policy: indefinite escalation

n January 10, Presi- forces. We’ll interrupt the flow of forces have been engaged in mili- Bush for not having a coherent malia. Bush’s policies have cost dent Bush outlined his support from Iran and Syria. And tary operations in Iraq. Iraq policy with clear goals and a thousands of American lives and plan for an intensifica- we will seek out and destroy the “U.S. military actions in Iraq timetable for withdrawal. a significant amount of our tax tionO of military activities in Iraq. networks providing advanced have had the unintended conse- “It appears that Bush has finally dollars; his latest proposal will in- He pledged to send an additional weaponry and training to our en- quence of increasing the size of come up with a new strategy for crease both the casualties and the 20,000 American soldiers to Iraq emies in Iraq.” terrorist organizations, as opposed Iraq, which is a policy of indefinite national debt. and set the stage for an expansion In contrast to the Bush state- to decreasing them,” said Libertar- escalation,” said Gordon. “Bush’s “At this time, complaining about of hostilities to additional coun- ment, Libertarians have long ian Party Communications Direc- policies will only increase the level the justification for Iraq is useless tries in the region. advocated that the United States tor Stephen Gordon. “How many of hostility directed at Americans as Americans and Iraqis are dying “Succeeding in Iraq also re- should maintain a policy of non- additional terrorists will be cre- in Iraq. By increasing the number each day in futile battles,” said quires defending its territorial in- intervention with all of the coun- ated as the result of an increased of our enemies, Bush will have to Libertarian Party Executive Di- tegrity and stabilizing the region tries in the region. Instead of military presence in Iraq?” continue to increase the amount of rector Shane Cory in a statement in the face of extremist challeng- deploying additional troops in In addition to public opinion U.S. soldiers he sends to Iraq. It’s two weeks ago. “Bush and Re- es,” Bush said. “This begins with Iraq, we should be sending them surveys indicating that a major- a vicious cycle.” publicans are looking to save face addressing Iran and Syria. These home. ity of Americans disapprove of Our policy of nation-building with talk of ‘surges’ and success, two regimes are allowing terror- To justify his deployment of our offensive military policies hasn’t worked; the Iraqis are now while Democrats willingly allow ists and insurgents to use their ter- an additional five brigades, Bush in Iraq, an increasing amount of engaged in a civil war. The ter- the violence to continue just to ritory to move in and out of Iraq. noted that “Al Qaeda is still active Democratic and Republican poli- rorists were few in number and further diminish the Republicans. Iran is providing material support in Iraq.” He failed to note that ticians and pundits are becoming contained mostly in Afghanistan It’s time to stop playing politics for attacks on American troops. the al-Qaida presence in Iraq has more vocal in their opposition to at one time; we are currently with human lives and end this oc- We will disrupt the attacks on our increased significantly while U.S. the war. Many have criticized fighting them as far away as So- cupation.” Libertarian Party News • January 2007 • PAGE 

top comedy clubs and food rang- Debate,” had been the buzz on Robert Milnes and George Phil- current board member Jim Lark. ffiliate ews A N ing from Subway to Ruth’s Chris campus in the week leading up to lies. The format for the debate See the Oregon LP website for Steakhouse. Shopping is avail- the showdown of student philoso- will be a modified town hall style, more information. COLORADO: able up and down the mall and phies. The auditorium, initially so audience members will be able in LoDo. A free shuttle runs the set for an audience of 250 people, to directly ask the candidates the VIRGINIA: Colorado Libertarians State party endorses welcome the entire LP length of the mall every few min- ended up packed to standing room questions of their choice. utes during the day and every 15 only capacity by the time the de- NEW JERSEY: paper voting system to 30 minutes late in the evening. bate began. Separate but equal is he Libertarian Party Transportation from the Denver If the question and answer ses- he Libertarian Party of announces it is holding Airport (DIA) to the hotel is avail- sion is any indication of who not good enough Virginia announced its its 2008 Presidential able by Super Shuttle for a cost of sparked the most interest amongst endorsement of verifi- NominatingT Convention in Colo- $19 per trip ($34 round trip) or by the student body, Bither decidedly ew Jersey Libertarians ableT voting for the second straight rado, the birthplace of the party. public transportation for $8 each won the debate. Audience mem- are urging their legisla- year, putting its weight behind a The week-long convention will way by bus (advance round trip bers posed 35 questions for Bith- tors to pass a marriage new coalition for paper trails in begin May 20, 2008 with several $14). The Super Shuttle drops er, who also happens to be a State billN which will offer all married the Commonwealth’s elections. days of committee meetings, lead- you at the door of the convention Champion Debater, while his op- couples the same rights. “Virginia voters have a right ing up to four days of seminars, hotel. The bus, an interstate motor ponent received less than a dozen. “Some religious denominations to a transparent democracy, and elections and nominations and coach style bus, drops you at the “I’ve already spoken with a half will never sanctify the marriage of this coalition is the best way to end May 27, 2008 with the kick- downtown station where you pick a dozen people who said that the same sex couples, and that is their support that right,” stated LPVA off of the Presidential Campaign up the free shuttle that drops you debate may have changed their right,” reads their press release. Chairman Leonard T. Harris. and seating of the new Libertarian at the corner of the hotel. Con- views toward Libertarianism,” “The state, however, must treat its The LPVA joined the Virginia National Committee. The site of vention planners are investigating said Bither of the atmosphere on citizens equally. The Libertarian League of Women Voters, Com- the convention will be the Adam’s other transportation options. campus after the debate. Party strongly supports marriage mon Cause, New Electoral Re- Mark Hotel of Denver. Delegates The IWU College Libertarians equality. While we half-heartedly form Alliance for VA, Virginia will be greeted with a welcome INDIANA: are just one of a number of active support Governor Corzine and the Verified Voting, Virginia Organiz- reception on May 22 and will con- IWU student brings Libertarian organizations on Indi- leadership of the Assembly and ing Project, and Southern Coali- vene for business on the morning Libertarian ideas to ana college and university cam- Senate for allowing ‘separate but tion for Secured Voting in forming of May 23. puses today. equal’ civil unions we urge them the Verifiable Voting Coalition of The Libertarian Presidential campus stage to immediately pass a law provid- Virginia. Coalition members will Nominating Convention will be MARYLAND: ing true equality, leaving no doubt support legislation in the 2007 held at no cost to the people of ndiana Wesleyan Universi- Petition signatures that any couple is free to marry in Virginia legislative session to Colorado. Unlike the Demo- ty is well known for its out- submitted New Jersey.” mandate paper trails and an elec- crat National Convention, whose standing education and deep OKLAHOMA: tion audit system throughout Vir- committee asked for a commit- ChristianI tradition. However, the he Maryland Lib- ginia. Ballot access case moves ment of millions of dollars from dedication of a few strongly lib- ertarian Party has “The government exists to serve the people of Colorado, the cost ertarian student leaders may soon finished its petition closer to resolution the people, and the people can- of the Libertarian Party Conven- give the school a fond reputation drive“ toT be back on the ballot, and not know that their will is being tion will be borne entirely by the for its Libertarian student body. submitted the petition,” reported ibertarian Party implemented without having con- attendees themselves. On Monday night, IWU Col- Richard Winger at ballot-access. Organization v. fidence in their elections. Paper For more information on the lege Libertarian President Brian org. “This is the fifth petition that Clingman, the bal- trails and audit systems keep the convention contact BetteRose Bither took center stage in front has been submitted around the lot“L access case filed by the Okla- power of democracy in the hands Ryan at (720) 341-2193 or the of a packed house of 300 students, USA in the last three months, to homa Libertarian Party in 2004, of voters, and prevent the election National Libertarian Committee faculty, and community members gain or regain party status. The has moved a baby step closer to fraud and hacking that are risked office at (202) 333-0008. to debate a fellow student opposed others have been the Constitution resolution,” reported Richard without them,” said Harris. Colorado is considered an ideal to the College Libertarian’s right Party in North Dakota, the Green Winger at ballot-access.org. “It Last year Delegate Tim Hugo place for the convention. Denver to exist on campus. Bither has Party in Maryland, the Libertar- is pending in the State Court of and Senator Jeannemarie Devo- has pleasant, mild weather and been a leading activist for Liber- ian Party in North Dakota, and the Appeals. That Court has just as- lites Davis introduced HB1243 numerous attractions for the fam- tarian ideas at IWU for well over a Independent Party in Oregon. It is signed the case to the Tulsa Divi- to mandate voter-verifiable paper ilies of the delegates. Those at- year, organizing a well-known “8 very unusual for parties to submit sion. A hearing date and the iden- audit trails and require regular tractions include: the 16th Street Trillion Dollar Debt Day Party” such petitions for an election so tity of exactly which 3 judges will random audits. The Coalition will Mall (right outside the door of the on campus last year to highlight far in the future (i.e., 2008), but hear the case will be announced work to pass similar legislation convention hotel), the Denver Art the deficiencies in current fiscal it shows that people are already later.” this year. Museum, the Denver Fire Muse- policy. energized for that election.” Oklahoma’s ballot access laws “Anyone who believes that ev- um, the LoDo District, the State A National Champion Bible are so notorious even the Liber- ery vote deserves to be counted Capitol, the Denver Center for the Quizzer and Biblical Literature tarian Party was unable to field should write their state legislators Performing Arts, and the US Mint Major, Bither took issue with NEVADA: a presidential candidate there in this year and tell them to support a within two to six blocks of the misleading notions of Libertarian State convention to be 2004. verifiable audit trail for electronic hotel; and Coors Field, the Pepsi ideas at IWU. “I am absolutely held in Vegas voting machines,” urged Harris. Center, and Six Flags Elitches confident that the Bible does not OREGON: “Our votes are our biggest means within 2 miles of the hotel. Other State convention to be permit Christians to physically im- he Nevada Libertarian of power against unchecked gov- attractions that are easily reached pose their beliefs on other groups,” State Convention will held at Sunriver Resort ernment; we shouldn’t take the by public or private transportation noted Bither. His comments come be held on February word of those in power that they and are less than 10 miles from in response to a number of articles 10th,T 2007 at the Italian American he Libertarian Party are counted accurately.” the hotel include the Children’s authored by a fellow student ques- of Oregon will hold it’s Club in Las Vegas. One may visit WASHINGTON: Museum, the Denver Aquarium, tioning the College Libertarians www.LPNevada.org for tickets 2007 business conven- the Denver Botanic Gardens, and right to exist on IWU’s campus. tionT at Sunriver Resort in Sun- Instant runoff voting and directions. the Cherry Creek Mall. Also in Bither’s opponent argued that the A business session and a ban- river, Oregon on March 9-11. passes in Pierce County this range and one short bus ride College Libertarians should be quet have been planned. Between Heavily discounted lodging and from the hotel is the Denver Zoo, banned because Libertarians are these activities, Nevada Libertar- economical convention packages n November, the voters which is next to the Museum of opposed to the infringements on ians will be hosting a Presidential are available on line at www.lpor- of Pierce County, Wash- Nature and Science, the home of liberty that occur when certain Debate. All announced candidates egon.org. The convention will ington passed Charter the IMAX and Planetarium. moral values of a few are forcibly feature three candidates for U.S. AmendmentI 3, which will re- have been invited. Those cur- The 16th Street Mall boasts of imposed upon others. rently committed to attend are (in president: Mike Jingozian, Steve place the existing election sys- entertainment including a multi- The campus debate, coined the alphabetical order) Gene Chap- Kubby and Christine Smith, as tem with Instant Runoff Vot- plex theater, one of the nation’s “Brian Bither vs. Patrick Grindlay man, Dave Hollist, Steve Kubby, well as former LNC Chair and See IRV Page 10 PAGE  • Libertarian Party News • January 2007

Libertarian Goals Special Section: Libertarian goals for 2007 any of us make per- gia plans to engage in activities Dunlap, former state chair and IOWA: Missouri Libertarians have sonal New Year’s to maintain, support, redevelop the Idaho candidate for gover- Organizing Des Moines announced their “Top Seven for resolutions. These and (sometimes) develop their nor. Dunlap and his wife Missy ‘07”: provideM goals for us to follow, affiliates across Georgia. traveled to many appearances etting an ac- 1) Recruit candidates for such as losing weight, quitting The Atlanta metropolitan statewide and did the necessary tive LP group local offices, partisan and non- smoking, or making our first area affiliates include Cobb work to qualify for the two de- in Des Moines, partisan elections in ’07 and Iowa’s“ G largest population cen- million bucks. We thought it County, Fulton County, East bates that were televised across ‘08, as well as credible candi- would be helpful to share the Metro Area, Douglas County, the state. ter, has been a priority with the dates for statewide and federal goals of various Libertarian or- Paulding County, Clayton and Moving forward, Idaho Lib- state party for many years,” ac- offices for ’08 elections. ganizations for the next year. Fayette Counties, Cherokee and ertarians intend to “stay the cording to Libertarian Party of 2) Continue gaining me- In the recent Libertarian Na- Pickens Counties, Hall County, course” and continue to en- Iowa Secretary Kevin Litten. dia attention with candidates, tional Committee meeting held Henry County, DeKalb Coun- courage and support candidates “In 2007, there is a good chance as well as activists fighting the in Alexandria, Virginia, the ty, Gwinnett County, Forsyth for local and state office. In that this may finally happen. issues at hand. LNC established a set of six County, West Metro Area (Car- Idaho, running for public of- There are other things that need 3) Massive fundraising ef- goals for their term of office, roll, Haralson, Heard, Coweta, fice has proven an excellent doing or that we would like to forts to ensure our ability to buy which concludes at the Liber- and Troup), and the Athens vehicle for spreading libertar- see happen, but an active Des media coverage in ’08. tarian National Convention (see Area (Clarke, Jackson, Banks, ian ideas. They also plan to Moines presence would be the 4) Open a Missouri Liber- Page 1) in May 2008. The LNC Barrow, Oglethorpe, Oconee, continue to educate ‘the public’ big thing.” tarian Party headquarters. divided their primary goals into and Madison). at local events using the Opera- 5) Hire full-time and part- three categories: financial, po- North Georgia Libertar- tion Politically Homeless booth MICHIGAN: time staff members for head- litical and organizational. ian affiliates include the Blue format. Writers in Idaho plan Lofty goals quarters The two concrete financial Ridge Area (Fannin, Gilmer, to keep the LP name visible 6) Create a legislative goals are to increase active do- Union, Towns, and Rabun), through letters to the editors of ome Michigan goals committee to work with county nors to 25,000 and to be in full the Dahlonega Area (Lumpkin, the local papers. were a bit different and state officials compliance with the financial Dawson, White, Habersham, Through these and other ef- than some other states. 7) Double our member- reserve requirements required and Stephens), the Highlands forts, the Libertarian Party of LibertarianS Party of Michigan ship and activists by December by the LNC policy manual. The Area (Floyd, Bartow, Chat- Idaho plans to remain visible Chair Scotty Boman listed end- 2007. political goals were to increase tooga, Polk, and Gordon) and with liberty-oriented solutions ing all tyranny and ending war elected office holders and to ob- the Northwest Area (Whitfield, to the complex and expensive as his top two priorities. Some tain 45 state ballot access. The Catoosa, Murray, Walker, and mess created by Idaho’s version more immediate goals includ- MONTANA: organizational goals are to have Dade). of statism. ed educating Libertarians and Organization, 51 active state-level affiliate or- Middle and South Georgia non-libertarians about “what education, ganizations and to restructure affiliates include the Augusta INDIANA: we stand for and what freedom Running in smaller communication and the LNC’s Reward and Recog- Area (Richmond, Columbia, is” and “why initiating force is candidates nition System. and Burke), the Savannah districts, candidate train- bad.” We asked each state chair Area (Chatham, Effingham, ing and recruitments Also listed as goals were to to provide some ideas of what and Bulloch), the Macon Area improve communication be- o n t a n a ’ s they plan for the following year. (Bibb, Houston, Peach, Twiggs, 007 is a great year for tween the state and national goals in 2007 We’ve dedicated this portion of Jones, Monroe, and Crawford), Indiana Libertarians party and to restore member- include more LP News to the responses we the Columbus Area (Musco- because it is the end of ship to the level it was before organization,“M education, com- received. gee, Harris, and Chattahooch- a four-year2 cycle and time for the Unified Membership Pro- munication, chapters, getting ee), and the Valdosta Area municipal elections in Indiana. gram was disbanded. more people involved and more GEORGIA: (Lowndes, Colquitt, Brooks, Our experience in 2003 during They hope to find a way to candidates for office,” accord- Local campaigns and Cook, Berrien, Lanier, Echols, the last municipal election is get the mainstream media to ing to state party Chairman affiliate building and Clinch). that when we run for these of- pay closer attention to them. Mike Fellows. The Libertarian Party of fices in smaller districts, and The Michigan LP hopes to es- NEVADA: he Libertarian Party Georgia will be hosting an open have good candidates and com- tablish a year-by-year history of of Georgia intends house on January 22 from 6 parable resources, we are com- their state’s affiliate, including Calling for volunteers to to recruit and run at PM - 9 PM at their state head- petitive and even win. In 2003 all officers, elected officials, expand 2006 leastT seven candidates for local quarters in Atlanta for members we won six of these offices, candidates and award winners. accomplishments nonpartisan offices, such as city to meet with the state party’s narrowly lost in another race Boman was also interested in council and school board. Ad- leadership and discuss the 2007 and lost in two other races with finding a “principled Libertar- he Nevada Libertar- ditionally, they intend to raise Strategic Plan and 2006 Annual 40 percent or more of the vote. ian presidential candidate who ian Party achieved money for their Ballot Access Report. What was common between knows how to get, or already many of its goals for Fund to pay 100 percent of the these nine candidates was that has national media exposure.” theT 2006 election cycle. Their filing fees for their local candi- IDAHO: they worked hard and had com- state legislature candidates dou- dates. Campaign leads to fu- parable or even better resources MISSOURI: bled their vote totals, averaging Georgia Libertarians also in- ture goals than their opponents. Top seven for ‘07 more than nine percent across tend to work diligently to elect Their goals for 2007 are the board. They also maintained at least two local candidates ccording to current strengthening our county af- he Missouri Liber- ballot access and the LP’s 2008 through the strategic allocation Libertarian Party filiates, greatly increasing the tarian Party reports presidential nominee will be on of party resources to those races of Idaho Chair Rob quality and reach of our can- a great deal of suc- the ballot in Nevada. where there is a realistic chance Oates,A the Libertarian philoso- didate training, and to recruit cessT in working closely with “Now is not the time to rest of winning as determined by a phy received a tremendous good candidates to run hard in and organizing issue advocacy on our past accomplishments,” committee appointed by the Ex- amount of positive exposure smaller districts where our re- groups. They plan to make this said state party Chairman Jim ecutive Committee to evaluate within Idaho during the past sources are comparable to those one of their priorities for 2007. Duensing. “We all worked hard races. election cycle. This was due al- of the candidates with the big In so doing, they will be able to through September and October The Libertarian Party of Geor- most entirely to the work of Ted government parties. achieve many of their goals. Continued on next page Libertarian Party News • January 2007 • PAGE 

Libertarian Goals Achieving reserve compliance by Patrick Dixon Continued from previous page vestigating the purchase of the elections, to recruit five serious for our results in November. building in which the LPO of- candidates for non-partisan of- But remember, while elections fice is situated. If the purchase fices in May 2007 and to pres- want to take a moment to 2-year LNC term with a sound are fought in September and goes through, the LPO will ent a bill that gets to the state explain what I believe to be financial basis for sustaining op- October, they are won in De- receive rent relief and help to house for a floor vote. the most important goal of erations. We do not want to fall cember. We are already prepar- bring more financial stability to Their financial goals are to thisI LNC term: compliance with behind on accounts payables and ing for the next go-round (that’s the organization. establish a financial reserve the national committee’s reserve tell vendors and staff that we National Finals Rodeo speak PENNSYLVANIA: plan, establish a financial re- policy. can’t pay them yet. for next election). We could serve, increase the recurring Our survival is not guaranteed. If we were to ignore sound fi- use your help in many areas. Party building in 2007 gift amount to $5,000 per There are many that want us to nancial management and run up There is enough work to do that month, increase the number of disappear. We do not want to debt, how are we better than the whatever your skills and time he Libertarian Party pledge participants to 150 and make the mistake of taking all our people we ridicule in Congress? constraints; there is some little of Pennsylvania is to increase their donor base by forces out to fight battles without We must survive first, then thing you can do that will help looking forward to 50 percent. defending our fort. If we spend grow, and then win. Achieving the cause immensely.” 2007T as a year of grassroots For organizational goals, they all the money that our supporters reserve compliance is a clear sig- party building. As it is a munic- intend to clean up their database, provide in order to grow, but are nal to outsiders that we are viable NORTH DAKOTA: ipal election year, they do not establish one or more counties not able to meet current expens- and worthy of their investment. Ballot access is the face the burdensome signature with Bylaws and a standing Ex- es, debt can pile up and the party It is a signal to staff and poten- priority drives to get statewide candi- ecutive Committee in each state can disappear by default. tial new hires that we can meet dates on the ballot. This gives senatorial district, develop a We have had difficult financial payroll. It mitigates the risk of he main goal of the Pennsylvania Libertarians the county organizational guide and challenges through our history losing the services of vendors Libertarian Party of opportunity to focus on out- form a Publications Committee and have managed to persevere. that decline to serve us for lack North Dakota is to reach and build support in local and create a newsletter or other It is not healthy to endure those of payment. The reserve is the successfullyT obtain ballot ac- communities. form of communication. times as it frightens away vendors key financial health metric the cess for the Libertarian Party They plan to expand their and supporters, as well as taking LNC needs to monitor over time for the 2008 election, said Lib- candidate recruitment program WASHINGTON: extraordinary effort to get back to determine what it can afford ertarian Party of North Dakota to get more Libertarians in- School board races high- on solid ground. It is far better to spend. Additionally, we do Chairman Richard Ames. “The volved in their municipalities. lighted to be proactive and manage the not send a compelling message petitions are at the Secretary of Pennsylvania Libertarians are finances to avoid these episodes that we can make government’s State office awaiting signature also in the process of adding to fter the profession- than to have to react to them. finances healthier if our own fi- validation. Next we need to find our network of county organi- al Guthrie for Senate That is why the LNC has a nancial condition is sick. good candidates to run for of- zations. Their efforts over the campaign, the LPWA reserve policy. Many organiza- My role as champion is to have fice.” past year have indicated grow- is A busy planning for the 2008 tions that I am involved with also this goal formally adopted by the OHIO: ing support for the LP among campaign season by recruiting have reserve policies as a means LNC and to remind the LNC of the general electorate, but have and training candidates, cam- to properly manage the finances. its pertinence while discussing School board races also highlighted some issues paign managers and treasur- By establishing a cash reserve budgets and expenses during our highlighted they need to address. ers. They are reformatting their level, the organization has a buf- term. I have accomplished the They will continue their ef- database to be more useful for fer for those tough times so that first part and will continue do n Ohio, school forts to reform ballot access fundraising and soliciting vol- action can be taken before the keep our eye on the ball as we go boards are multi- and election laws in Pennsylva- unteers. money runs out. Unfortunately, forward. With sound manage- seat, non-partisan nia. All of our citizens should Their greatest opportunity the LNC never has been in com- ment, we can defend the fort and elections,”“I according to Liber- be able to freely choose their will be in Pierce County (Ta- pliance with this policy and has survive. With your continued tarian Party of Ohio Secretary elected representatives in gov- coma) where, due to the efforts not maintained adequate cash re- support, we can grow. With the Robert Butler. “Candidates can ernment, not have their choices of long-time LP member Kelly serves. efforts of candidates and activ- win with 20 to 30 percent of the limited by two political parties. Haughton, all future county Financial goals are good to ists, we can fight strategic battles vote, spending less than $1,000. The Libertarian Party of Penn- elections will be by IRV (Instant have. It brings focus to our ef- and win. In 2007, we will have a program sylvania plans to promote the Runoff Voting). The LPWA is forts and lets our supporters know to encourage and assist school vision presented by our nation’s also contemplating a statewide what we are trying to accomplish. Patrick Dixon is the Chairman board candidates. Our goal is to founders that government ex- IRV initiative in 2008. However, if these goals are strict- of the Libertarian Party of Texas. have 100 candidates and win 20 ists to secure the rights of the They have also recently ly for the revenue side, there is no He also serves as an At-Large seats.” individual, and this year they moved into new and much more inherent fiscal discipline. While Representative on the Libertarian intend to do this neighborhood useful office space which is we should raise more money and National Committee. Dixon also OREGON: by neighborhood. much more conducive for work invest it wisely to sustain and serves on the city council in his Constitutional parties and candidate support. grow, we also need to end this home town of Lago Vista, Texas. amendment and TEXAS: re-election campaigns Formal political, organizational and n the coming legislative financial goals cycle, the LPO will be working to advance a bill The Libertarian National Committee whichI would propose an amend- ment to the Oregon constitution n Texas, Libertarians would like to welcome Joe Scarlett and in the 2008 election. established a formal set The amendment would make of goals. They were ad- Edward Gomberg to the Chairman’s privacy an explicitly stated optedI by their state committee right. in June 2006 to be achieved by Libertarians are also prepar- June 2007. Council for their most recent generous ing for Oregon’s 2007 local Texas Libertarians adopted non-partisan elections, with at three political goals for the next donations. least two candidates running twelve months. They planned to for re-election. A group of deploy 5,000 signs and 100,000 Libertarian investors is also in- door hangers for November PAGE  • Libertarian Party News • January 2007

a monthly withdrawal today. If local credibility and devised a set phasis of why you want the voter etters o he ditor L T T E you already give monthly, this is of realistic and publicly accept- to vote for you. Remind the voter your call to give more today. Not able ideas capable of addressing that if they are unhappy with Election results and next paragraph. tomorrow, not next week, but to- local issues, your odds of get- your voting record, they can re- strategy Education/PR/Internet: Ameri- day. ting elected increase by orders of place you in two years. But keep cans either don’t understand lib- Changing the course of this magnitude. returning to the pragmatism of Here, in my opinion, are the ertarian philosophy or have got- nation and this party will require And once you hold office at the your selected issue and why you main hurdles that our party has ten incorrect info on the LP, so more money today! If you are local or county level, you gain the want to be elected. Campaign as failed to overcome in the past they do not take Libertarian can- wondering what I give, I admit credibility to run for the statewide a Concerned Citizen - not as a three decades: didates very seriously and since that I will just now be setting up or federal positions that libertar- Libertarian. 1) Exposure. We can’t win if the mainstream media is con- my monthly withdrawal today. ians claim to be so important to no one has ever heard of our can- trolled by Democrats or Republi- Why? Because I am tired of our party. George Harper didates. With the myriad oppor- cans the LP rarely gets any good sending money every time the Brazoria County, Texas tunities provided by the internet press, which again means that the party needs money. I want head- Justin Somma (party and candidate websites, general public doesn’t hear the quarters to perform the party’s Ranked choice voting blogs, You Tube, etc.), we can LP stance on the issues. The only business, not beg me for a check. Election reform no longer make the excuse that way the LP can get the word out I close this call to arms (dol- our opponents get all of the press to the masses (without spending lars) with one more request. Give I feel the first and foremost goal One thing that got scant press coverage. We need to generate a lot of money) is through the In- something monthly that hurts a of the Libertarian Party should be coverage but can only benefit the our own press. ternet. More importantly, it will bit fiscally. Give something that to promote election reform. Ap- Libertarian Party in places it has 2) Education. Of those Ameri- also reach younger people who makes you give something up proval or Condorcet voting would been enacted down the line is that cans who are familiar with the are generally more accepting of monthly. Give enough that it re- put an end to the vote-splitting on November 7th 3 cities and 1 term “libertarian”, many - if different ideas like the ones of minds you what we are fighting nonsense that takes place in every county enacted Ranked Choice not most - believe us to be “pot the LP; they are more willing to for, but give it today! race we enter. Voting (RCV). Now, Minne- smoking Republicans” or worse, volunteer, and would become the This would increase our elect- apolis, Minnesota; Davis and outright anarchists. It is impera- backbone of the LP. Matthew Sabath ability far more than any amount Oakland, California and Pierce tive that our true beliefs and prin- Unless you find a Libertar- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania of money or media exposure. County, Washington will hold ciples are made clear. ian Ross Perot, I wouldn’t waste their elections using preferential 3) Debate. Politics makes for money on a LP Presidential can- Credible candidates Curtis Barrett voting rather than the winner- passionate arguments. Unfortu- didate because few people ever Chicago, Illinois take-all method. nately, even in the friendly con- hear about an LP Presidential The success of the Libertarian Rather than debate the finer fines of the lp.org blog Libertar- candidate anyway. Right now Reform Caucus at this past sum- Expanding our base points of libertarian philosophy ians regularly insult and attack and for the foreseeable future, an mer’s convention has led me back or the LP platform, if there was one another- AND WE’RE ON LP Presidential candidate will do to the party. As we start to discuss The problem is that LP candi- one thing Libertarians should ex- THE SAME SIDE! Each one of little to help. Getting the masses meaningful political ideas like dates inherently cannot win elec- clusively pursue getting enacted us must remember the issues and educated on the LP is much more strategy and abandon abstract de- tions to higher office solely on the is Ranked Choice Voting at the principles which brought US to important because it will mean bates over irrelevant philosophy, libertarian vote. We simply do not city, state and county level. This the LP, and find effective ways to many more victories for all LP I have an idea for libertarian elec- have the numbers. The purpose of way it makes it easier to elect prove to others that our party rep- candidates in the future because toral success that I’d like to throw campaigning is not outreach. The Libertarian candidates to office resents what is best for America they will be many more educated into the mix. purpose of campaigning is to win and eliminates the ‘spoiler effect’ and its citizens. Libertarian voters. Relatively Right now the average libertar- election to the office for which Libertarians, unfortunately, have In summary, if we can increase unorganized/no money LP cam- ian candidate for higher office is you are campaigning. And to do attached to us at present. our party’s and candidates’ in- paigns of the last twenty years someone who is fluent in politi- this, candidates need to win the I am told LP Chairman Bill ternet exposure (which will ulti- will not only not get any future cal philosophy but lacking in po- vote of citizens who call them- Redpath is a member of the Cen- mately lead to mainstream cov- LP candidates elected, they will litical experience. While this is a selves Independents, Republicans ter for Voting and Democracy, erage); educate the public about turn voters off to the LP and make great recipe for members of think and Democrats. which supports enacting RCV. what we truly stand for (and what it look like some kind of joke. tanks, it’s not the correct recipe The problem is our presenta- I would urge Mr. Redpath and we do not); and hone the debat- for a political candidate. tion. Do not campaign as a Lib- the LNC to hold off on pursuing ing skills of those of us who are Andrew Davies Credible political candidates ertarian. Do not philosophize. electing LP candidates to office taking the fight to the front lines Northern New Jersey are born through gobs of personal Campaign as a concerned citizen. until such time that RCV is en- (meaning friendly conversations wealth, appointments at the state Select no more than three issues, acted on a wider scale. with friends, family, cowork- The lifeblood of politics or federal level, independent pop- issues which are of immediate Doing so, in my view, would ers, bar patrons, et. al.), the rest ularity gained in another arena interest or concern to the voters be a better use of the Libertarian should take care of itself. (such as entertainment), or expe- in your district. Develop a liber- Party’s time and resources. 2008 is our best opportunity In this holiday season we can rience in politics at the municipal- tarian position on these, but do ever. Let’s take advantage. celebrate some election success- ity or county level. For those lib- not present them as such. Do not Mike Renzulli es. From ballot access in some ertarians looking to run for office, philosophize. Take a pragmatic Bryan Scofield states to record vote totals, there the fourth option on my list seems approach. Explain how these is- Blue about our coverage Tampa, Florida were some real victories. Yet I the most viable way in the door, sues will have a direct impact on must ask as a party, don’t we and it is that option on which lib- the daily lives of those you wish I’m glad to see that you’re ac- Winning more races want more? ertarian candidates should focus. to represent by being elected. Do cepting LTEs again, as long as I believe there are many of us If you want to run for office, not philosophize. For example: they don’t show the LP in a bad How can the LP win more rac- who see an America with Lib- get involved in your local or The reason you want to be elected light. However, I think you may es? ertarians in office, an America regional government. Attend is to support the Fair Tax Initia- be guilty of that same offense. Grassroots Political Organiza- where Libertarians lower taxes meetings for at least a year to get tive and to introduce Fair Tax On page 1 of the [Nov.-Dec. tions: Two things that the LP is and restore freedoms. Yet, how do familiar with the issues. Get in- Legislation. ’06 issue] you present a map of really lacking in is money/ volun- we bridge the gap from promising volved in charities and fraternal Do not avoid other issues, but the US with Montana and Mis- teers and those are the two main election progress to true change? organizations to gain credibility. minimize your response. A stan- souri in blue. The caption in red reasons LP candidates usually The answer is money and how we Try to get appointed to one of dard response for sideline issues says, “Libertarian Victories Turn lose every election. Grassroots as Libertarians support our party the many boards or commissions might be to explain that you will Senate Blue.” I’m always eager campaigns do not need a lot of in this fight. that often have vacancies. All of support any legislation which de- to hear about Libertarian victo- money but they do need a lot of If the card in your wallet that these actions prepare you for the creases government and oppose ries, so I couldn’t wait to read all dedicated full/part-time volun- says Libertarian means anything initial goal or running for local or any legislation which increases about it. teers.? But how do you get those to you, this is your call to arms county office. Once you’ve made government. Do not philoso- Unfortunately, the “victories” numbers of volunteers? See the to give more money today. Set up your media contacts, established phize. Always return to the em- See LETTERS Page 10 Libertarian Party News • January 2007 • PAGE  The Libertarian National Committee welcomes our newest members*

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he beginning of the volved at the local level. Simply positive thing all of us can do is in order. ed. Some are more focused on New Year is a good contact your local or state party. to make some simple pro-liberty Perhaps it’s time to hold a candidates, others on message. time to reflect on goals For those of us who already statement each day. Comments meeting to organize a local affili- And we certainly don’t all agree forT personal improvement. It is attend local meetings, perhaps about the size or intrusiveness ate in some town or county where one hundred percent on each and likewise a good time to estab- it is time to take on a more re- of government are easy to make there has been little Libertarian every political issue. lish new goals which will help sponsible role. While everybody while standing in a grocery store activity. Helping to organize a We do have to agree to work our communities, our states and doesn’t have the time to run for line, an elevator, or hair salon. campus Libertarian group is al- together in a lot more friendly our country to become truly freer some party office, there are al- Better yet, provide a Libertarian ways important, as the students and efficient manner, though. By places. ways projects or tasks which solution to the problem. of today not only become tomor- doing so, we will greatly increase All of us could do more to help need to be accomplished at the The Internet also provides an row’s Libertarian leaders, they the cumulative amount of our advance the libertarian move- local level. There are always easy way for us to make pro-lib- also ensure the future and stabil- political output. Remember, it ment, and I’ll try to break it tasks which need to be accom- erty statements. Blogs and other ity of our party. takes a lot less energy to destroy down into three general catego- plished, ranging from data entry electronic forums provide easy Finally, something some of us something than to build it. If we ries. Some of us simply need to to stuffing envelopes. ways for us to leave a fast com- need to work on this year is the channel our political energy to- do more. Others do plenty for If party functions aren’t your ment promoting the Libertarian ability to work together better. ward our political opposition, as the freedom movement, but are cup of tea, there are plenty of oth- Party or our favorite Libertarian Believe it or not, some Libertar- opposed to our allies, we’ll all in sore need of adding additional er things you can do. Some peo- candidate. It only takes a couple ians spend more of their energy have a more politically prosper- organization or efficiency to our ple don’t like being involved in of minutes and it makes a differ- attacking other Libertarians than ous New Year. efforts. And some of us spend the administrative duties of party ence. in taking on the Republicans and Perhaps this year, we can all more of our time and energy at- management and prefer action. For people like me, efficiency is Democrats. This tends to be- work on forging better relation- tacking our allies than in fighting There are plenty of action-orient- an important issue. While it may come very counter-productive. ships with our political allies, the true enemies of liberty. ed Libertarian groups out there. not sound like the most important Not only could the “attacker” being more efficient in our fight I can’t count the times I have In Georgia, for example, both the political objective, simple things spend his or her time more effi- for freedom, and becoming more sat in front of my television and Libertarian Action Network and like updating my address book ciently by going after our politi- active in various Libertarian af- yelled at some politician or anoth- ThinkLibertarian are supportive and cell phone contacts will save cal opposition, but the person or filiates and organizations. er. Guess what? Such screaming of the Libertarian Party but are me significant time in contacting group which was attacked wastes didn’t accomplish anything. It generally more oriented towards the various Libertarian activists time in political self-defense. took getting up out of my easy grassroots political activism. and officers I call upon. Towards Like cancers, these attacks tend Pierce County IRV Continued from Page 5 chair and getting involved. There are also national issue-spe- this end, one of my New Year’s to grow larger, with the carcino- For those of us who fall into the cific groups, Outright Libertar- projects was to upgrade my cell genic vitriol being spread first on ing for county level offices. first category, the easiest thing to ians serving as one example. If phone to a PDA and train myself e-mail groups, then metastasiz- Since Instant Runoff Voting al- do is to simply become more you can’t find a Libertarian Party to be more organized. ing on blogs for the whole public lows voters to reveal their first involved in some Libertarian group for your issue or concern, From an organizational per- to see. choice, second choice and third organization. To simply attend simply start one. It’s easy. spective, organization is im- Libertarians don’t agree on all choice, voters in Pierce County the next county or local Liber- For those of us who aren’t in- portant, too. Maybe it’s time to issues or even on general pri- will be able to vote Libertarian tarian meeting or event is a great terested in working with groups take a look at some of our local orities or strategies to carry out or Green without wasting their starting point. If you don’t have or organizations, here is another party contact information, update what we do generally agree upon. vote. time to attend, there are probably simple idea which is easy to im- party websites, and ensure that Some of us are more left-orient- The elimination of the wasted many other ways to become in- plement into our daily lives. One our mailing and media lists are ed, others are more right-orient- vote syndrome in partisan elec- tions will change the dynamics Letters To The Editor of these elections. Libertarian Continued from Page 8 vote totals are almost certain to increase, but we don’t know if Online turn out to be illusions. All that ian Party a dozen years ago be- office and the LNC for their tire- that will be enough for a Liber- really happened was that two cause, as the “Party of Principal,” less efforts. It is great when we tarian to win a seat. Resourcesikipedia defines In- Democrats beat out two Republi- they appeared to support free in- notice good work, but it is even The Tacoma News Tribune stant Runoff Voting cans by narrow margins, while in quiry and intellectual honesty. better when the mainstream me- endorsed Amendment 3 and will for LPas follows: “Instant each case a Libertarian got more As I see it, that map and its cap- dia notices. Good job. likely be covering the different runoffW voting (IRV) is a voting votes than the difference between tion negate those ideals. I cringe strategies of the political parties systemMembers used for single winner them. The only way you can ar- to think how many potential Betsy Young in this new system in 2008. Lib- elections in which voters rank gue that the Libertarian voters Libertarians will be turned off if ertarians in the state are already candidates in order of preference. had any effect on the outcome is they see it, read the accompany- focused on running as many InFind an IRVcontact election, info for if your no state candi - by assuming that most of them ing article, and think even a little candidates in Pierce County in dateLibertarian receives Party an overall or your majority State (or almost all of them, in the case bit about the implications. 2007 Libertarian State 2008 as possible to see what the of first preferencesChair the candidates of Missouri) would have voted Leadership Alliance impact of the new voting sys- with fewestVisit: votes www.LP.org are eliminated Republican if they hadn’t voted Richard B. Crawford tem is on Libertarian vote totals one byClick one, on: and Organization their votes trans- Libertarian. Roy, Washington Click on: State Parties Conference and media coverage of the can- ferred according to their second This is a victory only if you Click on: [Your state] didates. Affected races in 2008 and third preferences (and so on) assume the Libertarian voters Professionalism include County Executive, As- and allFind votes contact retallied, info for until the one believed that the two new Dem- Orlando, Florida sessor-Treasurer, Sheriff and candidateNational achieves Committee a majority. ocrat senators would share our I read with pride an article in March 17th and 18th several County Council posi- The termVisit: ‘instant www.LP.org runoff voting’ is Libertarian values and further the the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Orlando International tions. Running in these races is used becauseClick on: this Organization process resem- cause of freedom. In that case, which mentioned how profes- Airport Hotel and very different from running in bles aClick series on: of LNC run-off Directory elections. however, if they had not voted sional the staff and leaders of the Confer ence Center standard partisan races, so Lib- At a national level IRV is used Libertarian their votes would Libertarian Party are. Our candi- ertarians in Pierce County will to electRenew the yourAustralian membership House of only have enhanced the Demo- dates in 2007 seemed more pro- Register now be learning how to campaign in Representatives[1],Visit: www.LP.org the President Click on: Membership crat totals, leaving the election fessional than in the past, too. at www.StateChairs.org a world where they do not have ofClick Ireland, on: Renew the Fijian your member House - of results the same. I’d like to take this opportunity before the prices increase to deal with the wasted vote ar- ship or subscription I was attracted to the Libertar- to thank everyone at the national gument. Libertarian Party News • January 2007 • PAGE 11

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The Libertarian National Trenton Schoeb Gerald Dekker Robert Key Charles Reeder Committee thanks the following Helen Seibert Carmen Del Signore Samuel Kimmel Charles Reid members for renewing their Ria Shafer Anthony Delas Rita King Daniel Reilly Robert Shahin Richard Delgado Joe Kirn George Reynolds level of membership between Daniel Sheard Damon Dillon Jeanine Kirpec Don Richards November 22, 2006 and January 3, Walter Shutter David Doctor Stephen Klein Myron Richardson 2007: Andrew Skinner Elliot Dowling Tony Knapp Michael Ringler Dick Stanley Mark Dranias Robert Knepper Adam Roberts Kenneth Stemme Sharon Dubois Timothy Koch Kent Roberts Renewing as Life Members: W. Strohm Barbara Dvorak Randall Kohn Kirk Roberts Claude Thomas James Easley Alberto Krimer Lila Roberts Stephen Gordon Paul Thompson Alan Easton James Kunzman Regina Roberts Josh Hardy James Webster David Eisenbacher Nicholas Kyriazi James Robertson Scott Weimer Heather Eisenbacher Joseph La Pray Gordon Robinett Patron Members: Carl Wilder Thomas Ellsworth Robert Lamontagne Richard Roeder Stephen Wiley Emmett Elrod John Langford Ann Rogers Harold Berenson Clarence Wolf Berlie Etzel Stephen Larson Jodi Romanello Scott Kepner Edward Wright Joseph Evancich Edward Lawson John Rorrio Sponsor James Young Scott Eyler Chris Leavitt Roger Rose Ronald Corry Robert Young Richard Fairchild Tim Lebsack Emil Rutledge James Donaghy Kenton Falk Frank Leever Francisco Salinaz Willy Graves Sustaining Members: Bernard Falkowski Winston Lehman Joel Sanders Mary Haynes Sylvia Farley Jerry Leibovitz Lloyd Schafer Erik Kelley Robert Adams Richard Ferris William Leider Bryan Schmidt Kevin Kuhns Robert Alborn James Fitzwater John Leiderman William Schoeffler Arthur Miller Alison Alexander James Fleming Kenneth Levin Phil Schoenthal David Nathaniel Courtney Allen Ryan Flores Ernest Lewis Kenneth Schultz John Sinde Scott Allen Thomas Foley Aria Liaghat Doug Scott Ashton Wyllie Mark Antieau Richard Fredrickson Richard Libby Thomas Selfridge Matt Apalategui Danielle Fuchs Frank Lick Scott Semans Supporting Members: James Argiro Mark Gailey Robert Lick David Senn Jimmy Arnett John Galey Robert Linville Patricia Shaw Sterling Anderson Richard Arnold Marjorie Gann Scott Little Alvin Shelden Miller Arbutine George Aubrey Paul Garrison Robert Livingston Al Shell William Beinert Robert Ayers Karin Gast Ken Logsdon Ralph Shnelvar Jon Black Mary Baker David Gathmann Jeff Loose Rick Shockley Neal Boortz Robert Baker Charles Geisel John Lynch Victor Shul John Boyles James Bala Marlene Geisel Don MacNamee Glenn Siciliano David Brezic Donald Barber Robert Geison Mark Manchester Jim Silverwood Richard Bronstein Robert Barker Terence Geoghegan David Manley Patricia Singh Michael Butler William Barker Chuck Gilch Frank Marciante Norma Skoog Gerard Cardillo Gene Barnes James Gillespie Mike Marihugh Susan Sloane Jack Cashin Diane Bast Mark Ginter Bruce Martin Donald Sluti Robert Castro Calvin Beatty E. Glidewell Donald Martin Elaine Sluti Graham Chalmers Art Beeston Gary Gold Ian Mason Jim Smajstrla Wayne Clark Bradley Bender William Goode Edward Mastascusa Britton Smith Fred Consorti Michael Bender Mark Goodman David Matherly John Smith Norman Cooper William Bernhard Ronald Goodman Michael Mattingly Julie Smith John Corboy Charles Blakely T. Goodwyn Richard McBroom Michael Smith Robert Cox Gerald Blank Douglas Gordon Carole McCarthy Robert Smith James Dawson Roger Blecha Donald Grahn Michael McCrea Robert Snell Walter Dayton Robbi Blessin Alexander Gray Stephen McCreary Barry Snyder Jeff Dennison Frederic Bock James Gray Susan McDonald Mark Snyder Michael Donahue Alvin Boone Terry Gray Chris McDonnell Colleen Soares Larry Edwards Marcus Boudreau Steven Greffenius Glenn Mcnair John Spargo Egils Evalds Dean Bowden Ricky Guertin Eric Mechalke Kristin Spiers Edward Fayle David Braatz Wence Hadrava Harold Medalen Christopher Spurlock Mark Filler Carlisle Branch Brent Hall Nik Meurer William Stanton Marcus Garrett Henry Brandt Paul Hall Maynard Meyer Irwin Sternberg Steven Gilbert Charles Brantley Michael Hallett Andrea Milano Alexander Stewart Tom Gleinser William Brennan Brian Hammer Gil Milbauer Mark Stryker David Gorman V. Brennen Keith Handley Ralph Milone John Summers Heather Gotlieb Wade Brett John Hanlon Carol Molla Scott Sumner Frederick Graham Blair Brooks Louis Hansen Michael Montague Steven Sutton Mark Grathwohl Gary Brooks Robert Harding Steve Mora John Swanson Jason Halegoua James Brown Phil & Stephanie Hart Tara Morabito John Swanson Cullely Harrelson Michael Brown Thomas Hartung Roberta Moran Bill Sykes Clarence Haverly Doug Buchanan Alan Hartwell Ernest Morgan Matthew Taylor Walter Huber Glenn Burg Kelly Harvey-Jones Morgan Mosher Patricia Thomas Richard James Steven Burger Robert Hasse Frank Moshman William Thomas Eric Kiesler Timothy Burke Sean Haugh Peyman Mottahedeh Richard Thompson Ivan Knutsen Donald Bybee Cosmo Haun Richard Mullenax Justin Tibble Michael Kole Keven Bye Miles Haupt Ray Mullins Allen Tiffany Edward Kramer Sharon Bye Mikel Hautzinger Todd Murphrey Michael Tims Frank Kristovich George Callaway Edward Heaphy Michael Murphy Shawn Townsend Sarosh Kumana Peter Campo Duane Helferich Matthew Nelson Kevin Tull Gerald Kunselman Harry Cappetta Robert Helmholdt Cher Neufer David Tyssen Val Lambson Dave Cardosi Robert Henry Richard Neuner Mary Urness Ben Lamm Bryan Carey Loretta Hetzner Davie Noles Michael Vaccaro Richard Lanoue Charles Carnes Earl Hiatt Michael O’connell Dade Veron Mark Leach Ward Carpenter Bradley Hill Vernon O’Farrell George VonHilsheimer Jeffrey LeBoff Carlos Cerqueira Stephen Hitchcock Samuel Oglesby David Voth William Levy Henry Cerro Thomas Holz Orval Opperthauser Edward Wachtel Peter Lewandowski Kenny Chaffin William Hope Ray Owen Calvin Wahl Larry Manes Jane Chellew David Horne Douglas Pado Michael Wakefield William Markle Jay Chellew T. Horne Randolph Palmer John Walker Carl McAbee Tim Childs Douglas Horner Karl Palutke William Walker Nancy McClure Gerald Chimenti Sharon Hough Roy Patchell William Wallace Noel McGill Paul Chrisman Albert Houston Nicholas Patterson Sean Walsh Eduard Morf Guy Clark John Howe Kyle Paulson Donald Watt Vernon Morrow Dennis Cline Howard Hughes Michael Peercy Jeffrey Weaver George Murphy Martin Coalson Wayne Hunt Mary Pennell Frank Webb Steven Myers Laurence Cohen David Ihde Wayne Perel Lee Weiss Howard Nash Jean Colegrove Marc Ingenoso Avan Perera Steve Wentling Bill Nettnin Coya Coleman Peter Jacobs Sidney Petrelak Jerry West Aubrey O’Connor W. Connor Franklin Jaeckle Steven Philbrook Phillip Whelan Jonathan Pearsall Joseph Coughlin Gregory James Kathryn Phillips Frank White Hester Peirce Jeffrey Cox Michael Jameson Chris Phinney Gerald White William Peirce Jeff Crawford Daniel Jameyson Andrew Piacsek Kenneth Wilcox Alan Pike Ken Crawford Steven Janis Steven Pirkle Robert Wiley Robert Pollard Steven Creacy Michael Jarvis Daniel Pisony Joseph Williams H. Pratt Anneliese Crosby Michael Jasper Daniel Plueddemann Roger Williams Carl Quinn Michael Croteau John Jaugilas Stanley Podulka David Wilson Richard Ramga Mark Crowley Darren Jessop Jordonna Poe Matthew Wilson Leroy Reid Gerald Cullen Nancy Johnson Kenneth Poe Chris Wisniewski Lisa Ringer Mark Curtis Jason Jonas Jason Poirot Karin Wissler Manuel Rito Matthew Curtis Gordon Jones Gary Popkin William Woodfin John Roemer Daniel Cusano Jack Jones Keith Porter Benjamin Yalow Michael Rosenthal Frank Dane W. Jones R. F. Potts Spencer Young Stanley Rubin R Davis Paul Juergens Frances Powers Chris Zell Robert Russell Charles Dayharsh Ronnie Juranek Allan Presser Christopher Ziagos Leslie Sallee Walt Dean Joel Kauffman Tullio Proni Brent Zimmerman Edwin Sather Michael Decker Gerald Kaufman Rolf Raillard Fred Saunders Jorge DeCubas Fred Kehl Tom Rancatore Russell Schmidt Sal Degiorgio Michael Kerner Basil Ratiu Franz Schneider Carolyn DeJager Max Kessler Glenda Redworth PAGE 12 • Libertarian Party News • January 2007

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