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Virginia Liberty Virginia LIBERTY Libertarian Party of Virginia July/August 2004 VP Candidate Campagna LPVA Makes Ballot, 5th in Virginia August 13-15 by Marc Montoni “All LP members are encouraged Pres Election in a Row! to make room on their calendar to spend ORTHERN VIRGINIA -- In one of some time with Mr. Campagna on his visit by Marc Montoni Petitioning No Picnic their first acts as the Virginia coor- here,” Bowles said. Ndinators of the Badnarik/Campagna Bowles noted that the campaign REE UNION -- As of 3:30 p.m. The Virginia drive, while not impos- LP presidential ticket, Liz and Jeff Bowles welcomes supporters at all events; but on July 26, Jim Lark was a happy sible, is always grueling. Petitioning is one announced a few in particular, the man. Lark, the LPVA’s 2004 Petition of the many ways Democrats and Repub- days ago that they Saturday night F Drive coordinator, had just received word licans cling to power -- by forcing newer have arranged Friday, August 13 “Dinner With the from the State Board of Elections that the political groups to spend millions of dol- for a campaign Candidate” at the LPVA had submitted enough signatures to lars and thousands of man-hours collecting stop by Richard Evening - Meet & Greet w/ American Italian Cafe should place the LP presidential ticket of Michael signatures, they effectively bankrupt those Campagna, the Muslim leaders. be on everyone’s Badnarik and Richard Campagna on the new voices before they can ever buy their LP’s candidate for list. Virginia ballot this fall. first advertisement. One-party states have Vice President, Saturday, August 14 “I hope that “As far as I can tell, this is by far the nothing on these two! from August 13 every Libertar- earliest date by which we have completed through the 15th. Morning - Visits to local farmers’ mar- ian in Virginia will the process of gathering presidential peti- Libertarians Determined “We all know kets, DC petitioning event, or meetings make some effort tion signatures,” noted Dr. Lark. that every sneeze with Brown University alumni to visit with Mr. “I had hoped we could qualify by Despite the burdens imposed by the by the DemRep Campagna. The submitting no more than 13,500 signatures Democrats and Republicans, the Libertar- candidates will Afternoon - Prince William County Fair campaign trail is a - LPPWC Booth; possible stop-by at a statewide. That is almost exactly the num- ians are determined not to be silenced. In be covered in Badnarik Meetup tough row to hoe. ber we submitted. Moreover, I believe we fact, Virginia Libertarians are improving great detail by the One of the few re- accomplished this task at a cost well under their petitioning skills constantly -- as media; while the 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Reception at 6, “Din- wards is getting to budget.” shown by the earlier and earlier filing same reporters will ner With the Candidate” at 7. The Italian meet the friendly Lark was quick to identify the stars times. Libertarians are even seeing mod- go out of their way Cafe, 7161 Lee Hwy, Falls Church. LIM- faces of fellow of the effort. “Many great Libertarians erate success in court and at the General to avoid covering ITED SEATING SO PLEASE RSVP to Libertarians who helped. In particular, Bill Redpath, Jeff Assembly, convincing legislators to make the Libertarians -- 540-473-3510 or [email protected] agree with you that and Liz Bowles, George Marchenko, some reforms in the law. For example, in so we just have to government is too Marc Montoni, Joe Rudmin, Tony Torres, 2001, the LPVA won the right to have our be more creative,” Sunday, August 15 big,” Bowles said. Bryan Gilkerson, Sanford Pankin, Steve candidates labeled correctly on the ballot said Jeff Bowles. Individuals Damerell, and Chuck Eby deserve special – as “Libertarians,” rather than as “inde- “The Cam- Breakfast - Event TBA with web access praise for their many contributions to the pendents.” pagna visit will be 12:00 - American Muslim picnic can find out more drive. In addition, several Libertarians a perfect opportu- about the restau- around the state sent me 20-50 notarized nity for LP mem- rant by pasting signatures; this was a major help to the bers to introduce this URL into their drive,” he said. friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers web browser: to our presidential ticket specifically and Libertarian ideas in general,” he said. www.fcnp.com/331/restaurant.htm VL Hero Award PAID U.S. POSTAGE U.S. EDINBURG, VA PERMIT NO. 20 PERMIT NO. NON-PROFIT ORG. by Marc Montoni Virginians for Badnarik Volunteers who shoulder the largest loads are rarely given the praise and ap- y all accounts Liz and Jeff Bowles vice presidential candidate Richard Cam- preciation they are due. Worse, in the past, have accomplished a lot during pagna. the only “thanks” some received for per- Btheir first year of Libertarian Party Mr. LaBianca, a long-time Richmond forming important deeds was negativity. activism. They now take on a new role: activist, will be moving out of state at the The editorial staff wishes to change coordinating the campaign of the Libertar- beginning of August. that culture. To that end, the editorial ian Party presidential ticket in Virginia. “Steve is to be commended for lay- staff of Virginia Liberty will recognize The Bowles, who began their activi- ing some very good groundwork for us to one outstanding LP volunteer every issue, ties by founding the very successful Liber- build on,” said Ms. Bowles. “He has col- beginning with this one. tarian Party of Botetourt County last year, lected a strong base list of volunteers and This issue’s winner is easy -- just will succeed Steve LaBianca as coordina- has kept us all well informed about cam- read the above article. Without a doubt, tor of the Badnarik campaign in Virginia. paign activities. We will miss him here.” Dr. Lark’s leadership has resulted in what They will also coordinate the campaign of Ms. Bowles noted that she and Mr. is evidently the earliest completion of a Bowles are developing plans for the presidential ballot drive in our history. fall campaign. She also indicated Even more impressive, apparently that arrangements are underway to the drive was completed at lower cost, and bring both Mr. Badnarik and Mr. with more volunteers, than ever before, Campagna to Virginia during the It is for his unrelenting effort (includ- campaign at least once. She stated ing his personal contribution of nearly that it is likely Mr. Campagna will 2,200 signatures) that the editorial staff appear in northern Virginia on Aug. recognizes Jim Lark as this issue’s Hero. 14-15. We encourage all Libertarians who Liz and Jeff can be reached at may happen to see the good Doctor at [email protected] or (540) one of the many local events he attends to 473-3510. Information about the make your heartfelt appreciation known. L-R: Badnarik assistant Jon Airheart, Liz Badnarik and Campagna campaigns Let’s make sure that our best friends VirginiaBowles, Michael Liberty Badnarik, and Jeff BowlesJuly/Augustcan be 2004found at the Badnarik web www.LPVA.comknow that their efforts are valued and ap800-619-1776- Page 1 site at www.Badnarik.org . preciated! of Virginia Libertarian Party Blvd,4201 Wilson Suite 110-164 22203-1859 Arlington, VA ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Memo From The Chairman Virginia LIBERTY Published by the Libertarian Party of Virginia. ACLU: Lessons for the LP... Editorial Board By Steve Damerell at the ACLU conference was about 20 Steve Damerell years younger than the LP’s. Marc Montoni Like many Libertarians, I don’t Shaun Whelden always agree with what the Ameri- There was no immediate reason can Civil Liberties Union has to say. for the difference to be so drastic. Contributors Philosophically, the organization oc- The ACLU hosted its convention at a Liz Bowles casionally confuses its desire to de- downtown hotel not unlike the one the Daniel Cloud fend civil liberties with other parts of LP utilized; the ACLU even included Steve Damerell a liberal agenda that aren’t freedom- all meals, from the convention’s start Chuck Eby friendly. However, I’ve found the to its finish. Additionally, San Francis- James Lark organization’s work to be increasingly co was a pricier area than Atlanta. So Marc Montoni necessary in an age where the Bill of what caused the spike in college and Steve Damerell Rights has been undermined in the young adult attendance? Certainly, Editorial Submissions name of the fight against terrorism. the ACLU, commonly identified as a seen some genuine success stories this Press releases, editorials, and liberal group, has a naturally younger year, with student groups starting at letters to the editor are wel- When I received an invitation to constituency, but the event organizers Virginia Tech, Old Dominion Univer- come. Please e-mail submis- the ACLU’s national membership also kept a keen eye on appealing to sity and George Mason University to sions to [email protected] conference in youth. join established LP affiliates like those San Francisco, at the University of Virginia and other ________________ I decided to “If we want students to flock Young adult Virginia colleges. This is due in no combine my to the LP in droves – which r e g i s t r a t i o n small part to the work of our Campus summer vaca- for the confer- Coordinator, Jim Lark, who puts in Libertarian Party of tion with a must happen to establish ence was only countless hours helping students get Virginia visit, primarily our party viably for the next $65, includ- groups started and then visiting them.
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