- Upcoming Events
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November 28, 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: (249) 373-9411 E-mail: LpocChairChris@aol.com
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November 29, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- The Washtenaw LP's weekly Thursday evening meetings have, effective tonight, moved to our winter meeting site at Cubs AC, where we now have the use of a private meeting room. Our special guest speaker tonight is Jon Coon, speaking about gun issues and local campaigns.
- Location: Cubs AC Restaurant, next to Colonial Lanes Bowling, 1950 S. Industrial Highway (just south of the intersection with Stadium Blvd.), Ann Arbor.
- Contact: James Hudler, Chair Phone: (734) 475-9792 E-mail: aguli@provide.net
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December 4, 2001 - 6:30 PM
- Monthly Meeting - LP of Wayne County
Annual Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange
Bring a gift you would never want to receive.
- Location: City Tavern
14316 Michigan Ave
Dearborn - between Greenfield and Schaffer
- Contact: Heather Pauli Phone: (313) 538-8208 E-mail: heatherpauli@hotmail.com
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December 11, 2001 - 7:30 PM
- LP of Oakland County Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome. Business begins at 7:30pm.
- Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 East Nine Mile in Hazel Park, just east of I-75.
- Contact: Chris Pellerito Phone: (248) 373-9411 E-mail: LpocChairChris@aol.com
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December 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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December 20, 2001 - 7:00 PM
- No meeting this month. See you next month or feel free to call.
- Location: CT's Restaurant, South Haven
- Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (616) 637-4525 E-mail: bbradley@cybersol.com
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January 8, 2002 - 7:30 PM
- LP of Oakland County Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome. Business begins at 7:30pm.
- Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 East Nine Mile in Hazel Park, just east of I-75.
- Contact: Chris Pellerito Phone: (248) 373-9411 E-mail: LpocChairChris@aol.com
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January 9, 2002 - 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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January 23, 2002 - 6:30 PM
- LP of Oakland County General Membership Meeting. Public welcome. Meet for dinner at 6:30pm, business begins at 7:30pm. We will be electing our 2002 Executive Committee at tonight's meeting.
- 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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February 13, 2002 - 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
- More
- For more events, see the online calendar at:
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- Hypothetically
by Stephen M. Townsend
Take this hypothetical situation. You hear a tragic
thump on your living-room window. Outside, you discover a
mourning dove lying stone dead, chased into the glass by a
hawk. One thing to think about is how to keep birds from
crashing into your window. A more immediate concern is what
to do with the dove.
It’s November and Michigan doesn’t even have a season
on mourning doves. Stepping back inside, you pull out your
‘handy copy’ of the Code of Federal Regulations and turn to
“Title 50, Part 21, Section 27” dealing with salvage of
migratory birds. “Personal Possession is” (in no uncertain
terms) “Prohibited,” so, you will need to obtain a Form
3-200-10a Federal Salvage Permit Application, necessary
letters from the approved facility, and a check for $25.00;
submit it all and get it approved before you can lay a
lawful finger on the bird.
On the other hand, you could look around and make sure
nobody else saw it hit the window, scoop it up and scurry
inside, breast it, sprinkle it with salt and pepper and wrap
it lovingly in bacon, then throw it on the grill.
Decisions, decisions.
You make the call about the proper course of action.
Something to keep in mind, though, is that fresh
window-killed mourning dove is delicious. Hypothetically
speaking.
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- Finding Winable Races
by Stephen M. Townsend
In a perfect world, Libertarians will have strong, well
finance candidates running for office in every contested
seat, every election. These candidates will be able to
generate massive amounts of support and volunteers to run a
massive campaign. Unfortunately, were are not there yet.
What can you do?
The first key is to be a leader. The leadership of
every Affiliate must be represented as candidates. This
does not mean they have to carry the burden. However, they
must lead. Once they lead others will follow.
Next, once your people are in place, look for winable
races. How do you know? Look at it this way. Look at how
much money it will take to win.
$1,000,000 to win a race for US Congress.
$100,000 to win a race for State Representative.
$2,500 to win a race for County Commissioner
$1,000 to win a race for a Township office.
While these numbers are not entirely accurate, they are
a fairly realistic starting point. It is possible, that a
race for County Commissioner may be higher in the Detroit
area. These are a good starting point.
Now that you have some information, It will be much
easier to decide what races you will choose to run for and
win. If you cannot run to win due to either time or money.
Don't forget the need for candidates in every race.
Educational and Paper Candidates are needed.
For answers to more questions you may contact me at
President@makingfreedomring.com
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