- Upcoming Events
- Terrorist Attacks
- Libertarians Mourn Latest Drug War Casualties
- BARC Update
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- Upcoming Events
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September 18, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- Monthly meeting of the Libertarians of Allegan County. All are welcome.
- Location: Home of James Joyce - 334 Cutler St., Allegan - Across the street from the Congregational Church
- Contact: Rick Dutkiewicz Phone: (616) 673-5503 E-mail: rdoogie@datawise.net
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September 19, 2001
- Monthly meeting of the St. Clair County affiliate.
- Location: Figaro's is located at 1503 11th Street, Port Huron, MI 48060. TX: (810) 987-3588. Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM. Business begins at 7:00 PM.
- Contact: Richard Friend Phone: (810) 982-7178 E-mail: rfriend@advnet.net
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September 20, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- The Van Buren County chapter will discuss progress on current projects and potential future ones. We look forward to seeing you there!!! It will be fun.
- Location: CT's restautant (corner of M-140 and Blue Star Highway)
- Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (616) 637-4525 E-mail: bbradley@cybersol.com
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September 26, 2001 - 6:30 PM
- LP of Oakland County General Membership Meeting. Public welcome. Meet for dinner at 6:30pm, business begins at 7:30pm.
- Location: Sila's Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Sila's is 2 blocks west of Greenfield on Twelve Mile Road.
- Contact: Chris Pellerito Phone: (248) 373-9411 E-mail: LpocChairChris@aol.com
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September 27, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- The Ballot Access Restoration Committee meets the second and fourth Thursday every month -- until we submit petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections to be certified to once again be able to run Libertarian candidates in partisan races. All LPM members are welcome to attend and help with both the planning and execution of our petition drive.
- Location: LPMHQ, 619 E. 9 Mile, Hazel Park (just east of I-75)
- Contact: Nancy O'Brien Phone: (313) 562-5778 E-mail: nobrien321@home.com
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September 29, 2001 - 6:00 PM
- Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County Sixth Annual Sam Adams Dinner (http://www.mi.lp.org/wash/sa.htm.
Guest speaker will be Terence Pell, chief executive officer of the Center for Individual Rights. CIR is the Washington, D.C.-based public interest law firm that is representing individuals in their legal challenge of the admissions systems at the University of Michigan. The title of his speech is "Affirmative Inaction at the University of Michigan."
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $35 per person if reserved before September 10 ($50 after or at the door). Tables of 8 may be reserved.
- Location: Creekside Grill, 5827 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
- Contact: Emily Salvette Phone: (734) 668-2607 E-mail: salvette@ameritech.net
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October 1, 2001 - 7:30 PM
- Meeting of the Andy LeCureaux for Hazel Park City Council Campaign.
- Location: LPM HQ, 619 East Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park
- Contact: Dave Collver Phone: (248) 542-9274 E-mail: DCCollver@aol.com
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October 2, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- Kalamazoo Libertarian Party general meeting
- Location: TGI Friday's Restaurant, 5650 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo Michigan
- Contact: Mickey Hall Phone: (616) 345-2455 E-mail: mickhall09@aol.com
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October 10, 2001 - 6:30 PM
- Libertarians of Macomb County monthly meeting. Drinks and dinner at 6:30 PM, business begins at 7:00 PM.
- Location: Miles World Resturant, 17689 Masonic, Fraser, MI 48026, 810-415-4500.
- Contact: Diane Barnes Phone: (810) 774-1625 E-mail: dbarnes98@aol.com
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October 11, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- The Ballot Access Restoration Committee meets the second and fourth Thursday every month -- until we submit petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections to be certified to once again be able to run Libertarian candidates in partisan races. All LPM members are welcome to attend and help with both the planning and execution of our petition drive.
- Location: LPMHQ, 619 E. 9 Mile, Hazel Park (just east of I-75)
- Contact: Nancy O'Brien Phone: (313) 562-5778 E-mail: nobrien321@home.com
- More
- For more events, see the online calendar at:
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- Terrorist Attacks
by LP Press Release
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NEWS FROM THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 100
Washington DC 20037
World Wide Web: http://www.LP.org
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For release: September 12, 2001
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For additional information:
George Getz, Press Secretary
Phone: (202) 333-0008 Ext. 222
E-Mail: pressreleases@hq.LP.org
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Libertarian Party expresses "profound sorrow, grief for
tragic loss of life" in terror attack
Statement by Chairman James W. Lark in response to September
11 terrorist attacks:
WASHINGTON, DC -- On behalf of the Libertarian Party, I wish
to express our profound sorrow and grief for the tragic loss
of life and suffering caused by yesterday's terrorist
attacks. Our hearts go out to the victims and their grieving
families and friends. Nothing we say can ease the
devastation and sense of loss they feel -- and that every
other American certainly shares -- but we stand with them in
mourning the loss of friends, family, neighbors, co-workers,
loved ones, and fellow citizens.
The Libertarian Party condemns the vicious and barbaric
attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. There is
no excuse for such savage acts. No legitimate political or
religious ideology can justify the murder of thousands of
innocent people. These actions, and the revulsion they cause
to all decent people around the world, demonstrate in the
starkest way possible that the initiation of force is never
an appropriate way to settle political or social
differences. The result of such violence is more hatred,
more grieving relatives and friends, more tombstones -- and,
ultimately, more violence. Libertarians unequivocally reject
the initiation of force as a solution to the disagreements
between people and between governments.
The Libertarian Party calls for justice to be meted out to
the terrorists responsible for the attacks. However, we
encourage the United States government to be sure that any
response is appropriate and measured. Action should not be
taken that will cause innocent people in other countries to
be killed because of the actions of terrorists. Such a
response would only continue the cycle of violence and
revenge.
The Libertarian Party calls on all Libertarians to aid our
fellow Americans who have suffered from this horrible
ragedy: Donate blood for the victims fighting for their
lives in hospitals in New York and Washington, DC.
Contribute to the charities that will assist the families
and relatives. If you live near where the attacks took
place, volunteer to assist in rescue or recovery efforts, as
appropriate. And if you know any of the victims' families,
offer solace and support in any way you can. Now is a time
for all Libertarians to stand together to help those who are
suffering.
The Libertarian Party calls on all Americans to act with
tolerance and kindness in the days to follow. A natural
reaction after such a tragedy is to find a scapegoat -- to
blame Arab-Americans, or individuals who practice the
Islamic faith, or other people who are in some way
different. We must rise above that impulse. If Americans
turn down a path of hatred and intolerance, then the
terrorists will have won.
That's not the only way terrorists can win. In the past,
some have responded to terrorism with proposals to restrict
the civil liberties of Americans. We must resist that
tendency. The fundamental rights that define the very
essence of America should not be destroyed in an effort to
deal with terrorism or any other problem. Citizens must
remain ever vigilant that terrorists don't win by turning
America into the kind of nation where our cherished freedoms
are only a fading memory.
Finally, the Libertarian Party hopes these attacks will
elicit a thoughtful national discussion about how we can
prevent similar tragedies in the future. Of course, there is
no way to guarantee that evil will not strike again.
However, a foreign policy that limits our intervention in
the affairs and quarrels of other nations is a foreign
policy that will reduce the chance that terrorists will want
to strike at America. Peace and free trade with all nations,
and entangling alliances with none, is a time-honored
prescription for an America that is at peace with the world,
and for a nation that has little to fear from the savage and
bloodthirsty actions of terrorists.
Again, our hearts go out to the thousands of Americans who
suffered a loss during the terrible events of September 11,
2001. It is a tragic day that will live in our memories --
but is also a day that will allow the best of America to
shine through by virtue of our response.
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- Libertarians Mourn Latest Drug War Casualties
by Press Release
9/6/01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tim O'Brien
(248)591-3733
(313) 562-5778
HAZEL PARK. "On September 3 last year my[US] senate campaign
took me to Rainbow Farm," recollected Libertarian Party
chair Michael Corliss. "I remember shaking Tom Crosslin's
hand, and telling him and his supporters that Libertarians
fully endorse their right to grow and use marijuana on their
own property."
The Libertarian Party has, since its founding more than
three decades ago, opposed drug prohibition on principle.
It's shocking to realize," he continued, "that exactly one
year later -- to the day -- federal agents would shoot him
to death."
Grover (Tom)Crosslin was killed by an FBI sniper early
Monday morning. The federal agentalleges that the marijuana
legalization proponent first pointed a weapon at him.
"Tom was such a gentle soul," Corliss added, "I find it
impossible to believe that he ever threatened anyone.
Rainbow Farm is another incident like Mount Carmel in Waco
[Texas] where everyone for miles around said these were
decent, honorable people and good neighbors. There were no
complaints. There was never any trouble -- until law
enforcement authorities decided to make some."
About 100 police, deputies and federal agents surrounded the
farm on Friday after Crosslin failed to appear in court on
marijuana and gun possession charges. There were also
several structure fires on the property, which authorities
speculated were deliberately set by Crosslin and his
long-time partner Rolland Rohm rather than permitting the
buildings to be confiscated under asset forfeiture laws.
Rohm was also shot and killed the day after Crosslin by
another federal agent who asserted the same justification --
that Rohm had aimed (but not fired) first at his killer.
"In view of recent federal atrocities," LP executive
director Tim O'Brien added, "some of us have become more
than a little suspicious when there is not a shred of
physical evidence to support official versions of these
kinds of incidents. Isn't it convenient for the FBI snipers
that the only two other witnesses to what transpired in
these separate confrontations are both dead? Does anyone
believe," he asked, "that authorities would accept such
uncorroborated claims of self-defense from any of us?"
Libertarians mourn these needless deaths. "Tom Crosslin,"
Corliss concluded, "believed that federal agents had no
proper authority, based on the Constitution, to tell him he
could not smoke whatever he wanted, as long as it harmed no
one else. Tragically, he was dead right."
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- BARC Update
by Nancy O'Brien
We have 23,017 signatures to date and just 32 days
left until the October 20 final deadline for submission of
signatures. For those of you who have been putting it off,
now is the time to get out there and petition! It will not
be easier next month. The cold weather will soon be upon us
and most of the outdoor events will dry up.
With approximately 4,000 signatures checked against the
state’s qualified voter list, we are consistently averaging
an impressive 84% valid rate. As a result, we feel
confident that our 50,000 gross signature goal may be safely
reduced to 45,000 gross. (We do not wish to lower the goal
any more than that because experience has shown that
validity rates drop in the final weeks of a petition drive
and we cannot rely on our ability to sustain the 84% rate.)
Special thanks to our volunteers who have been spending
hours at HQ on this mind-numbingly tedious task. Their
attention will now turn to fixing mistakes in signatures
already gathered, thereby turning otherwise bad signatures
to good ones. We will be awarding lapel pins to any
volunteer who logs in eight hours or more on the HQ
computers for this purpose.
Special thanks also to our top twenty signature collectors.
As of today they are:
F. Name L. Name Sigs.
Leonard C. Schwartz 1647
Albert J Titran 1281
Ben Steele 1277
Jerry E Bloom 722
Richard E Jozwiak 535
Violet Steele 417
Benjamin Steele 404
Greg Dirasian 343
Trafton Jean 306
Charles Goodman 296
Stephen Townsend 270
Lloyd Sherman II 267
Fred Collins 262
Jean Paul Denoyer 259
Michael Dickson 246
Constance Catalfio 239
Bill Gelineau 232
David James Eisenbacher 230
Trevor Peck 230
James L. Hudler 217
Following is the current status of each affiliate in terms
of meeting its “fair share” goals. Each affiliate’s fair
share was determined by multiplying the number of members in
the affiliate by 27. That is the number each would need to
collect for the LPM’s 50,000 signature target to meet the
state’s requirement. The first percentage is signatures
collected. The second percentage is signatures collected
plus monetary donations.
Affiliate Sigs. Collected Goal % Of Goal
Allegan 95 560 17.0%
Berrien 163 560 29.1%
Branch-Hillsdale 48 351 17.9%
Clare-Gladwin 269 320 84.0%
Ionia 23 240 9.6%
Kalamazoo 84 1013 8.3%
Lapeer-Genesee 627 1413 44.4%
Livingston 98 1732 5.7%
Macomb 1986 5784 34.3%
Mid-Michigan 523 2852 18.3%
Midwest Michigan 305 560 54.5%
Oakland 5238 10688 49.0%
Ottawa 138 800 17.3%
South Central Michigan 44 1652 2.7%
Shiawassee 2559 293 873.4%
Saint Clair 13 693 1.9%
Traverse Bay 18 773 2.3%
Tri-Cities 1054 1173 89.9%
Upper Peninsula 39 1119 3.5%
Van Buren 324 426 76.0%
Washtenaw 1346 2799 48.0%
Wayne 1327 8422 15.8%
West Michigan 489 2799 17.5%
Affiliate $$ + Sigs. Goal % 0f Goal
Allegan 195 560 34.8%
Berrien 371 560 66.3%
Branch-Hillsdale 189 351 43.8%
Clare-Gladwin 269 320 84.0%
Ionia 23 240 9.6%
Kalamazoo 129 1013 12.7%
Lapeer-Genesee 1342 1413 95.0%
Livingston 1000 1732 57.7%
Macomb 3536 5784 61.1%
Mid-Michigan 937 2852 32.9%
Midwest Michigan 371 560 66.3%
Oakland 9755 10688 90.9%
Ottawa 141 800 17.6%
South Central Michigan 79 1652 4.8%
Shiawassee 2599 293 887.0%
Saint Clair 43 693 6.2%
Traverse Bay 81 773 10.5%
Tri-Cities 1582 1173 134.9%
Upper Peninsula 312 1119 27.9%
Van Buren 372 426 87.3%
Washtenaw 2266 2799 81.0%
Wayne 3184 8422 37.9%
West Michigan 933 2799 33.3%
Congratulations to Tri-Cities for becoming the second
affiliate to surpass your goal!
Note: We now have professional petitioners coming from out
of state to supplement our own Michigan member efforts (both
volunteer and paid) and insure sufficient signature volume
to reach our goal. It saves both them and the party money
when we can house them with members instead of putting them
up at motels. If you can host one of our petitioners for a
week or two, please contact me at nobrien321@home.com. In
particular, we need someone in the Metro-Detroit area who
can house a petitioner between September 22 and September
30. She has been staying with a member who will be out of
town during that period of time.
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