July 1993 PLEDGE NEWSLETTER Published exclusively for members of the Libertarian Party's Monthly Pledge Program

LP Activist to Shadow Cabinet Meet With Perot Gets Underway A leading Libertarian Party activist in Nevada has been Bid to increase media attention invited to a personal dinner with billionaire Ross Perot, and The Libertarian Party's brand-new Shadow Cabinet fired hopes to enlist the support of the former independent presi- its opening press salvo last week, in what will be an on-going dential candidate and his millions of followers for national bid to make the national media give more coverage to the ballot access reform. party. Tamara Clark, the Chair of the Nevada LP, is scheduled The Shadow Cabinet — 14 prestigious, libertarian-minded to meet with Perot in on July 17th. The dinner is a experts, scholars, and Washington insiders — mirrors the thank-you from the feisty political maverick after Clark Federal Cabinet, and will provide the Libertarian perspec- warned him that Republicans and Democrats in the Nevada tive on President Bill Clinton's policies. The group will "put House planned to yank Independent candidates from a state some ginger in the public debate" on policy alternatives, bill easing ballot access requirements. promised National LP Chair Mary Gingell. Clark said she had warned Perot about the bid to expel The first press release featured former Congressman Independent candidates from the Nevada bill out of simple blasting Clinton's proposed "deficit-reduction" fairness. "We're in favor of ballot access because we want to budget plan as "the whopper of the century." give the biggest possible choice. We wouldn't "All too many of President Clinton's budget cuts are deny anyone else the same rights we're fighting for," she really tax increases and his near-term snips in spending are explained. counterbalanced by expanded federal programs. Most seri- Perot and his lobbying machine jumped into action, and ous cutting is postponed to the Never-Neverland future of the Nevada bill passed with equal protection for third parties other terms and other presidents," charged Paul, the Secre- and Independents intact. (See related story.) tary of the Treasury for the Shadow Cabinet. "By 1998, At the dinner, "my goal is to get him to help us out with Clinton will have requested $1 trillion in new spending, and the Penny Bill," said Clark. "He has the ability to bring this $1.7 trillion in new debt — the largest expansion of federal issue to the public." The Penny Bill would ease ballot access spending and debt in history." restriction in all 50 states, and would make it more likely that The Shadow Cabinet plans to produce one press release third party candidates would be allowed to participate in a week on a wide range of controversial and topical issues. presidential debates. How does Clark feel about meeting the peppery Perot? "I'm very excited!" she said. "I'm very interested in meeting Ballot Access Win in NV a person who has changed American politics!" The Libertarian Party of Nevada has won a major ballot access victory in that state, and "will never have to petition A "Magical" Libertarian again!" according to State Chair Tamara Clark. Internationally renowned stage magician Penn Jillette — The state LP was at the forefront of a successful lobbying of Penn & fame — pulled a rabbit out of a hat and effort to ease ballot access requirements. The bill passed the announced recently that he voted for Libertarian Andre House and Senate, was signed by the Governor, and became Marrou in 1992. In a column in the June 1993 issue of PC effective on July 12th. Computing magazine, Penn wrote: "The man and woman The law reduces the vote total to 1% from 3% needed for team I voted for [for president] were on the ballot in all 50 a "minor" party or independent candidate to qualify for a states, yet weren't in any of the TV debates . . ." The only place on the ballot, and guarantees that any "minor" party on candidates that qualify: Andre Marrou and Nancy Lord! the ballot in 1992 will be on the ballot in 1994. LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1528 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E. • Washington, D.C. 20003 • (202) 543-1988 Libertarians question convention Top Libertarian protests school fliers By Erik Pappa tax base through tax hikes and convention in American history, change the constitution. Express your willingness to referred to the board's policy American Civil Union By PAUL FOWLER LAS VEGAS SUN opposes cuts in the education support education through a committee. Staff Writer Ponczek said. The first ws in 1787. It's not yet known how the con- budget. has been watching the matter vention's delegates would be ap- A parent and Libertarian stable tax base." Board member Lois Tarka- closely. The resolution was written to "If the PTA is going to do it, add a balanced budget amendment pointed, Vineland resident Derby Party official is upset that the It suggests that readers nian, who chairs the policy com- Tarkani an said she would sup- The proposed constitutional school district is sending home it should be mailed out and (the mittee, said that was done to convention could open a Pandora's to the constitution. said. schools) should not be using our call the school district's public port other parent groups dis- But Ponczek and Derby said the "I'm not necessarily opposed to a one-sided political literature information office for more accommodate proposed changes tributing information through Box of changes to the historic with children. children to bring it home," Clark by a parent. document, two 1st District legisla- rest of the constitution could be balanced budget amendment," said. And they should "not use information. the children that opposes the changed by the convention partic- Derby said. Tamara Clark, state chair- Board member Jeffrey Burr district's position — but only if tive candidates said Wednesday. school time to be distributing it Although that office has has supported alterations that ipants. However, the 26 amendments woman of the Libertarian Party they are large, organized and Libertarian Party candidates Joe and mother of two elementary to our kids." prepared news releases for would bar students from dis- Ponczek—Funning for state Senate, "There's no way of limiting the were made law by the traditional have a history of involvement process, not by a constitutional school students, said she is dis- Superintendent Brian Cram the parent group, and other tributing political materials but with the schools. and Scott Derby, seeking a state convention to any single issue," functions have been performed Maurice River Township resident convention, Derby said. turbed by two separate fliers said the district generally allows would not prevent the district Clark, whose two children Assembly seat, both recently sub- sent home by the district. parent groups to distribute for the group by the district, from circulating materials of its mitted statements to the Senate Ponczek said. " I don't think any tampering attend Adams Elementary (with the constitution) is neces- One urges parents to vote materials through the school. parent organizers insist they own. School, further complained that State Government Committee op- Ponczek said special interest are independent of, the school But board member Dan groups are joining the call for a sary." yes on Question 4, the $9.6 He noted that the latter flier teachers are coaching students posing a resolution requesting a million school security tax that was distributed at the request of system. Newburn has countered that constitutional convention. constitutional convention "through The state resolution in favor of a about how their parents should convention awaits a vote in the voters will consider Tuesday. the Clark County School Board's Ironically, the School Board allowing only one side to vote. If adopted by the state Senate, the guise of a balanced budget." He This document apparently was legislative committee. distribute information would said he is concerned those groups Senate. The Assembly version of was set to consider changes Cram said that should not be only one other state would be prepared by the Parent-Toucher Part of it rends: "Write or to invite it marl. challenge. The would use their influence to the measure passed in November. Regulation 1110 last week, occurring. needed to conduct the second such Derby Ponczek Association. call your elected representatives which could have prevented the The second tells parents about in Carson City and tell them distribution of political materials a new parent coalition called you will not tolerate any more on campuses. But the item was The Daily Journal REACH, which seeks a stable cuts to the education budget. pulled from the agenda and Vineland, New Jersey June 5, 1993 The Las Vegas Sun Libertarian Las Vegas, Nevada June 3, 1993 Party organizes 0 From pogo 1 Getting a Libertarians enter Delegates race responsibility for those choices." The Vienna/Oakland Connection As an example, Fulford said that the Libertarian Party does not sup- piece of the Could a third party be new hope for disillusioned voters? Reston, Virginia port the welfare program. He said June 16, 1993 that giving people money does not By JOHN C. WRIGHT ful society." Democrats to respect personal and help them escape poverty. Rather, The Connection Buckley is not new to politics. A . government needs to give people an political pie graduate from William and Mary Libertarians have run presidential opportunity to make a living on their The Libertarian party is turning Law School, he served in the House candidates in 1988 (Ron Paul) and own. the upcoming Virginia House of of Delegates in 1980 and 1981 as a 1992 (Andre Marron), but have run Part of providing opportunity is Missouri Libertarian Party Delegates elections into a three Republican representative for the few state candidates, partly, Buckley Libertarian Party now reducing regulation on business, he meets at the lake to map out way race. Seven Libertarian candi- old 1801 legislative district. Ills la- says, because of lack 01 tesouties. said, so that more people can go into dates are running statewide, ther, Ross Buckley, served on the But you can't wait for the party to organized, working here business and start producing. campaign strategies including two from Fairfax county. Vienna Town Council for 10 years, grow to run candidates," says The Libertarian Party also sup- "The liberals want to control you from 1976 to 1986. Buckley, "You've got to run candi- ports a cap on taxes. Fulford said 40 economically, the conservatives But Buckley left the Republican dates to make it grow." By DORI TARATOOT out the Libertarian message. percent of the average person's By Jim Troyer party. "It took the Bush years to What are the issues? Buckley says Fulford said people have not been LAURIE — A broader-based party with want to control you socially," says Daly Courier Staff Writer income goes to taxes. Furthermore, state party chairman John Buckley, convince me that, though the Re- the Libertarian appeal cuts across the exposed to the Libertarian platform he said, sales taxes on food and the clout to get more of its members elected publican party was an effective boundaries of all parties, that such LAKE LURE — The Libertarian because of the dominance of the was the theme and goal of the 1993 39, of Vienna. "The Libertarians medicine are regressive and are hard want to leave you alone." He de- vehicle for getting elected, it was disparate groups as gun-rights activ- Party has organized in Rutherford Republican and Democratic parties. on the poor. Missouri Libertarian Party Convention at not an effective vehicle for reduc- ists, the gay community, home scribes the Libertarian party as one County, and its leader said its first However, he said, the Libertarian In defense issues, Fulford said, Millstone Lodge this weekend. based on the "Jeffersonian prin- ing the size of government. What I schoolers, and taxpayers groups have goal will be to get information to the Party is a real option to the two major The 40 delegates looked at home in the wanted was a party which would common interests. "They all want to the Libertarian Party is against ciples of individual liberty, free public about what the Libertarian - paElies: • intervention in foreign nations. resort atmosphere, but there was little talk enterprise, and respect for property take a stand on principles, not just be left alone." party is all about. of power boats or fishing. Instead they The Libertarian Party is different "Us defending the rest of the rights." play power politics." Buckley opposes any increase in SPECIAL TO THE CONNECTION The local chapter, named Foothill talked tactics next to political maps and John Buckley is challenging in- Bill Redpath, 35, of Herndon taxes, supports gun rights, seeks the because of its philosophy, Fulford world is not what it's about," he said, Candidate John Buckley Libertarians, was formed at the state adding that Europe and Japan should shared strategies on campaigns to come. cumbent Richard Fisher (R) for the likewise says he joined the Liber- privatization of government ser- Libertarian Party Convention in said. Some wore "Vote Libertanian" T-shirts. 35th District. Libertarian Bill tarians because of "disappointment vices, supports home schooling and the Northern Virginia house race be paying for their own defense. Raleigh earlier this month. It will —The best way to describe the Other Libertarian interests are Leaflets with titles like "The Destruction of Rcdpath is running against in- with the two older parties in this school choice, believes in the de- are Tim Southern in the 32nd Dis- include residents of Rutherford and cumbent Vincent Callahan (R) in nation." He says the party itself was criminalization of private drug use, trict (Dranesville); Rick Sincere in Libertarian Party is, we are pro- term limits for elected officials, vot- the Bill of Rights" and "Privatization: Cleveland counties. Constitution and individual rights," Better Services with Lower Taxes" covered the 34th District. formed after Nixon instituted wage and favors the repeal of "antiquated the 49th District (South Arlington er referendums, lower gas taxes, and Says Redpath: "Both economic and price controls in 1971, by laws which intrude upon the sexual County); and Rob Finnegan in the Steve Fulford of Lake Lure, chair- he said. "Libertarians want people to tuition credits for those with child- two tables. man of Foothill Libertarians, said he make their own choices and take State Chairman Phil Horras said the and social freedom arc necessary people who realized that they could privacy of adults." 45th District (Alexandria). For fur- ren in religious, private or home will be working with the group to get 0 Turn to page 11 emphasis was on learning, with workshops for a prosperous, just and peace- not rely on either Republicans or The other Libertarians running in ther information, phone 938-0012. school. geared to the nuts and bolts of winning Fulford said the Libertarian Par- elections. Topics ranged from how to ty's popularity is growing and that it organize a campaign to dealing with the The Daily Courier is no longer a fringe party. Liberta- media. Forest City, North Carolina rian candidates in 1992 elections in The Missouri Libertarian Party is Political pie (Continued from page 1) North Carolina received 800,000 associated with the national Libertarian May 27, 1993 votes, he said. Party. Libertarians believe in minimizing Foothill Libertarians currently has 14 members. Fulford said he governmental interference in each citizen's "We are starting to break "All they talked about was said Bradbury. "I just think it teeter-totter. "We want to have private affairs. has gone way beyond what is is more weight, more power," he cannot predict whether the group's down the barriers to third how much money they had on membership will grow quickly or Horras, from Springfield, is a former supposed to do; and that is the said. "That doesn't mean we party candidates," he said. hand," he said. "Here you slowly, but said he thinks if people member of the U.S. Army Rangers, a cause of so many of our change the fulcrum by "And when people get into the better come prepared for some listen to his ideas with an open mind, disabled veteran and a former Republican. LP ideology, they find they mental gymnastics. We'll ask problems." changing our beliefs, we He is clearly excited about the future you what you think about this Steve Givot, who ran for U.S. change the target of our they will find they agree with the agree with it." Libertarian philosophy. prospects for LP candidates. Jackie Bradbury, a former topic." senator from Illinois on the beliefs." "I think there's going to be a great (Continued on page 12, coL 3) Democrat, is from Kansas City Asked to sum up the Libertarian ticket, represented It was the party's first the national party at- the convention since achieving interest," he said. "It's just a matter and serves as secretary for the Libertarian point of view, of presenting Libertarian ideas to the Missouri party. Horras likened a political Missouri convention. ballot access as a provisional party. The LP in on the ballot general public and letting them "The press is opening up to party to a train. "The "We've got to become a broad make their own decisions." us," she noted. "There are a Libertarian Party is going in based, bigger political party," in all 60 states. few areas that haven't caught the direction of individual Givot told the group. "We need The Missouri delegates The Lake Sun Leader on yet, but they will." freedom and liberty," he said. to find people who want to adopted a new constitution Horras insists that the LP is "The other two are going in the move in the direction of more Sunday morning and selected Camdenton, Montana more fun than the Republican wrong direction." liberty." delegates to the party's May 24, 1993 party. "I believe in government," Givot compared the party to a national convention. Ntixt-WAvE? ELL'&161:1 continued from page 3 behind him. TWO LIBERTARIANS, ONE DEMOCRAT . On the party's social issues, Deibert favors legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes, but doesn't have an opinion about recrea- BY DOUG HISSOM tional use. "I don't know. Most of the people that I know that have used this have become tate political history will be made in Tuesday's special The only one making out on the deal is big business. And they very unproductive in society." ' election primary for the 14th Assembly District when don't stay here because they're more committed, but because Hoger says the victimless crime laws are Stwo candidates appear on the ballot under the Libertar- they can get more. keeping the jails crowded, causing violent ian Party banner. Libertarians are trying to secure the title as "Just lowering the property tax rate will keep businesses criminals to be released early. He said he the top third party in Wisconsin and have been aggressively here, rather than giving them money," he said. would support building more prisons if that putting candidates on the ballot for local elections. The school tax levy is the most effective way to reduce would keep violent prisoners off the streets, Libertarians property taxes, he said, and along those lines he favors school but first he would start "getting people out of ity Pages have generally choice. Hoger said creating competition among school sys- jail who are in for revoked licenses and non- had a low pres- tems would alleviate"the pressure public school systems feel payment of child support." ence in Wis- to give teachers a raise every year." Morally, it would give "There have been laws against prostitution C consin politics, parents a choice regardless of income, he said, and parochial for a long time and it doesn't work to stop it. but have re- schools should be included. Deibert agrees. And as far as the argument that it wrecks the cently fielded candidates for the 1st Congressional District Big government? Not here, Hoger says: Public funds neighborhood, I don't want to see it in my race, three special state Senate elections and several local should not be used for a stadium nor should taxes be raised neighborhood either, regardless if one of races. The Labor & Farm Party has been at the top of the state for a Downtown convention center; businesses will do it if them is getting paid for it. There are laws third party heap, but lately has focused on municipal elec- it's worth it to them. already taking care of that," he said. Legaliz- tions. Libertarian candidates were also on November's ballot "The government sits back and tries to think of ways to ing certain recreational drugs would take the for the 4th Congressional District and U.S. Senate races. Na- spur the economy. Government can't spur the economy, it profit motive out of most of the drug-related tionwide, Libertarian presidential candidate Andre Marrou only slows it down," Hoger said. "Let's look at the state crimes, he said, but added that there should took fourth place with 281,805 votes. tourism budget. We're spending millions of dollars [$7 be a phase-in period. Libertarians adhere to the belief that the role of big govern- million in 1993] telling people to come up here and spend. Deibert says he'll spend about $100 on the ment should be as limited as possible in social and economic We don't even know if it's working. If it is working, then let primary. Hoger says he has raised 5600 so far realms; they represent a sort of free-wheeling laissez-faire the businesses that benefit from advertising pay for it." and will spend about $1,500 total in the race. attitude that appeals to people on both the political right and Deibert uses -the college experience to look at ways to Neither local candidate has approached the left. The state party economic platform calls for the elimina- reduce expenses. He says the UW System could cut wasteful national party apparatus for financial support . tion of income taxes, corporate programs and privatize oth- and none will be given at this time, spokes- taxes and many government ers. Privatizing government men say. After the primary, some funds may regulations and regulatory agen- The state party platform calls for services is an extensive come in. The national Libertarian office used cies. Party social policy planks plank in the Libertarian to fund only candidates with a shot at win- call for legalizing so-called vic- the elimination of income taxes, Party platform. ning, but national campaign director Ron timless crimes like prostitution, He said the food service Crickenberger says Wisconsin's Matching gambling and recreational drug corporate taxes and regulatory plans for the UW System fund law can be used to back hopefuls here. use. could be jobbed out, which If a candidate receives 6 percent of the vote, The creation of a Libertarian agencies. Party social policy would reduce prices for the the campaign qualifies for matching funds primary here is unusual nation- planks call for legalizing so-called university community as a from a state pool. "It's the best state policy I wide as well, given the low whole. An example of a know of," he said. number of candidates the party victimless crimes like prostitution, needless position at UWM Local party members agree that 6 percent generally has, says national is the assistant chancellor is possible. In the state Senate election that party press secretary Gery gambling and recreational for Affirmative Action, opened up the 14th seat, the Libertarian took Johnson. Johnson said college drug use. Deibert said. about 2 percent of the vote, doing best in the students as well as the tradi- "They can't keep anyone Wauwatosa area. It's generally considered tional business in that position for more than solid Republican turf. Libertarians predict owners are attracted to the party. a year and then they have to their candidate will do better if the Republi- Nationwide, four sitting state legislators are members of the spend thousands of dollars advertising it," he said. cans give the nod to someone far to the right, Libertarian Party—all in New Hampshire. Local party Deibert said he would also like to see less federal govern- which in this race could happen. There is also members expect a mention for this primary. ment policies forced on the state. "I'm a firm believer in a Libertarian in the special 79th Assembly The 14th opened up when Republican state Rep. Peggy states' rights," he said, citing recent federal government District election to replace state Sen. Joseph Rosenzweig won a special state Senate election for now- orders that UWM pay civil rights Imes. Wineke. Congressman Tom Barren's seat. The 14th district is Repub- Deibert said he was approached to run by Ken Zollner, a State party vice chair Gene Cisewski said lican turf. The two Libertarian candidates in the race stress colleague on the UWM Times student newspaper, where 35 to 40 candidates have already lined up for the economic platform planks over the social. Both also Deibert said he has been a writer for three years. the 1994 statewide elections, including those represent the different wings of the party. Zollner was state campaign coordinator for the 1992 for governor, attorney general, state treasurer "I'm more of a disaffected Republican," says Steve Deib- Libertarian Party presidential ticket and also ran in the 1988 and secretary of state. Local ballots will ert, 20, a senior at UW-Milwaukee majoring in history and state campaign for then Populist Party presidential candidate include Libertarians, predominantly in Mil- mass communication. "I've often liked the sound of Repub- David Duke. Deibert said he came to Milwaukee in 1990 and waukee, Dane, Washington and Winnebago licans, but hated the actions." knew of the Duke affiliation, but "[Zenner] must have been counties. "My main reason for running as a Libertarian is that I'm a 15 years old at the time." Five Republicans will also be on Tues- Libertarian in principle," says Larry Hoger, 35, a Wauwatosa Roger, of 3016 N. 121st St., is married, has four children day's 14th Assembly primary ballot: Susan J. fast-food restaurant owner. and owns two fast-food restaurants called Judy's. Deibert, of Fisher; Barbara Kraetsch; Mary Jo Paque; Hoger will have none of the general state Republican view 1580 N. Farwell Ave., is single. Michael Steinhafel; and Scott Walker. Pri- of reducing taxes on businesses in order to help the economy. The two don't attack each other with the intensity of, say, mary winners will join Democrat Chris He cites a $5 million grant the state gave General Motors for the Moody-Checota battle for the U.S. Senate last fall. Ament, son of County Executive Tom Ament, worker retraining as "ludicrous." Deibert does say that Hoger's tax stances are like "a one- in the June 29 general election. Chris Ament "I'm opposed to government involvement and want gov- string violin he's playing. He's got a good philosophy, but officially joined the Democratic Party the ernment cut out as much as possible," he said. "It's stupid to have more details." Hoger is confident about winning the day before nomination papers were due. give inducements to big business to come or stay in the state. primary and has what state party establishment there is That's becoming a national problem, with all states doing it. continued on page 5

Shepherd Express Weekly News Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 27, 1993