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South Texas Libertarians for freedom
Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Director Coordinator
Frederick Drew Ben Neece Robert Bolkcom Nancy Mishou Willicacy County UTB Associate
chair@cameroncountylp.org ben@benneece.com bolk9@rgv.rr.com edmishou@sbcglobal.net Rick Shuey Adam Neece
(956) 639-3179 (956) 459-9263 (956)909-5320 rshuey@rgv.rr.com adam.neece@gmail.com
Frederick Drew Ben Neece Robert Bolkcom Nancy Mishou Willicacy County UTB Associate
chair@cameroncountylp.org ben@benneece.com bolk9@rgv.rr.com edmishou@sbcglobal.net Rick Shuey Adam Neece
(956) 639-3179 (956) 459-9263 (956)909-5320 rshuey@rgv.rr.com adam.neece@gmail.com
Who are the Libertarians?
Recently, there has been a growing interest in a political choice with goals other than expanding the power of the government.
Most frequently Libertarians are identified with Republicans by the Democrats; and Republicans identify us as liberal because of our goals for more freedoms of choice - that should be in the hands of “We the people” especially as relates to the personal use of marijuana.
The party is made up of segments as extreme as the anarchists and others that are quite liberal in their policy views; but all are welcome as long as they debate rationally and respectfully in advocating their views.
This is nearly always the case!
In evidence I will describe a debate at the National Convention in Oregon several years ago where the rights of those with alternate lifestyles was an issue for consideration as a plank in the platform.
Everyone, regardless of position had the same opportunity to advance their positions and at no time was there name calling or other disturbances.
This I believe is the result of a strict adherence to Robert's Rules of Order at all meetings not just conventions. Another facility to assure that each view gets an equal opportunity is that when a vote is taken, not only can you vote for the different candidates or policy choices but you can vote for “none of the above” to start over with a totally different slate.
The following excerpt from the Libertarian National Platform demonstrates what Libertarians are working for:
“We defend each person's right to engage in any activity that is peaceful and honest, and welcome the diversity that freedom brings. The world we seek to build is one where individuals are free to follow their own dreams in their own ways, without interference from government or any authoritarian power.
…….. Our goal is nothing more nor less than a world set free in our lifetime, and it is to this end that we take these stands.”
Some of the principles that describe the detail of stated policies are:
Governments throughout history have regularly operated on the opposite principle,(than individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives) that the State has the right to dispose of the lives of individuals and the fruits of their labor. Even within the United States, all political parties other than our own grant to government the right to regulate the lives of individuals and seize the fruits of their labor without their consent.
Recently, there has been a growing interest in a political choice with goals other than expanding the power of the government.
Most frequently Libertarians are identified with Republicans by the Democrats; and Republicans identify us as liberal because of our goals for more freedoms of choice - that should be in the hands of “We the people” especially as relates to the personal use of marijuana.
The party is made up of segments as extreme as the anarchists and others that are quite liberal in their policy views; but all are welcome as long as they debate rationally and respectfully in advocating their views.
This is nearly always the case!
In evidence I will describe a debate at the National Convention in Oregon several years ago where the rights of those with alternate lifestyles was an issue for consideration as a plank in the platform.
Everyone, regardless of position had the same opportunity to advance their positions and at no time was there name calling or other disturbances.
This I believe is the result of a strict adherence to Robert's Rules of Order at all meetings not just conventions. Another facility to assure that each view gets an equal opportunity is that when a vote is taken, not only can you vote for the different candidates or policy choices but you can vote for “none of the above” to start over with a totally different slate.
The following excerpt from the Libertarian National Platform demonstrates what Libertarians are working for:
“We defend each person's right to engage in any activity that is peaceful and honest, and welcome the diversity that freedom brings. The world we seek to build is one where individuals are free to follow their own dreams in their own ways, without interference from government or any authoritarian power.
…….. Our goal is nothing more nor less than a world set free in our lifetime, and it is to this end that we take these stands.”
Some of the principles that describe the detail of stated policies are:
Governments throughout history have regularly operated on the opposite principle,(than individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives) that the State has the right to dispose of the lives of individuals and the fruits of their labor. Even within the United States, all political parties other than our own grant to government the right to regulate the lives of individuals and seize the fruits of their labor without their consent.
Libertarian Notes
The 2010 election is shaping up well at the State level we have candidates in nearly all offices.
Fred Drew the party chair has indicated that he does not plan to seek that office in March. He said that an active chairman is needed to adequately support our candidates and as yet his health is still not the best. A search is on to find a top executive group to take the lead in this revolutionary election period.
Locally we have a great candidate for, Congress in the 27th District,. Ed Mishou is a genuine Vietnam era hero that the current attack on our freedoms has motivated to serve the country again.
Fred Drew the party chair has indicated that he does not plan to seek that office in March. He said that an active chairman is needed to adequately support our candidates and as yet his health is still not the best. A search is on to find a top executive group to take the lead in this revolutionary election period.
Locally we have a great candidate for, Congress in the 27th District,. Ed Mishou is a genuine Vietnam era hero that the current attack on our freedoms has motivated to serve the country again.
Get info on Ed and contribute at http://edmishou.com/