- Upcoming Events
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August 4, 2002 - 1:00 PM
- Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome. To get something on agenda contact any LEC member. All motions/discussion items raised during the first part of the meeting must be introduced by an LEC member.
- Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 E. 9 Mile in Hazel Park, 1/4 Mile East of I-75
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: (734) 475-9792 E-mail: chair@michiganlp.org
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August 6, 2002 - 6:30 PM
- Monthly Meeting of the Libertarian Party of Wayne County.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Program starts at 7:45.
Guest spaekers - Loel Gnadt, LP candidate for Wayne County Commission in Lincoln Park and SW Detroit.
Harold Dunn - Constitution Party
- Location: City Tavern
14316 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn
between Greenfield and Schaefer
- Contact: Greg Stempfle Phone: (313) 565-4407 E-mail: stempfle@hotmail.com
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August 20, 2002 - 7:00 PM
- Libertarians of Allegan County monthly meeting. We will be conducting a "dress rehearsal" for the Allegan County Fair booth. Please call or e-mail if you want to help for a couple hours at the fair booth September 6th through the 14th. Main hours will be 4 to 8 p.m.
- Location: Residence of Ann and Bruce Campbell, 233 James St., in Allegan. Call or e-mail Rick for directions.
- Contact: Rick Dutkiewicz Phone: (616) 673-5503 E-mail: rdoogie@datawise.net
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August 25, 2002 - 1:00 PM
- VAN BUREN COUNTY LP - Usually we do not have a meeting in August, however this year will be different!!! We are planning a beach/picnic for Sunday, August 25. This will be a great time to meet and talk with libertarian leaning friendly people. Details will be provided later.
- Location: The location will be announched later or call Bill Bradley ((269) 637-4525)for details.
- Contact: Bill Bradley Phone: (269) 637-4525 E-mail: free@cybersol.com
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August 28, 2002 - 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: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com
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September 6, 2002
- From September 6th through the 14th, Libertarians of Allegan County are hosting an informational booth at the "Good Ol' Allegan County Fair". This fair has the highest attendance numbers of any county fair in Michigan, or so we are told. Please call or e-mail if you want to help for a couple hours at the fair booth. Our booth hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 12 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Location: Allegan County Fair Grounds, Allegan
- Contact: Rick Dutkiewicz Phone: (616) 673-5503 E-mail: rdoogie@datawise.net
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September 25, 2002 - 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: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com
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October 13, 2002 - 1:00 PM
- Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee Meeting. All dues-paying members are welcome.
- Location: LPM Headquarters, 619 E. 9 Mile in Hazel Park, 1/4 Mile East of I-75
- Contact: James Hudler Phone: (734) 475-9792 E-mail: chair@michiganlp.org
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October 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.
- Location: Sila's Restaurant, 4033 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley. Sila's is 2 blocks west of Greenfield on Twelve Mile Road.
- Contact: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com
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November 27, 2002 - 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: Fred Martin Phone: (248) 738-9099 E-mail: Fredtmartin@aol.com
- More
- For more events, see the online calendar at:
- http://www.michiganlp.org/lpmonline/events.php
- Leonard's Libertarian Primary
by Tim O'Brien
Leonard Schwartz is the only Libertarian appearing on
the August 6 Primary ballot. Here is a brief Q&A about the
race, and how and why you should help.
Q. Why is Leonard Schwartz the only Libertarian
candidate in Michigan running in the August primary?
A. His race for District Court Judge is non-partisan.
Leonard must finish in the top four (of nine candidates) in
the primary in order to go on to the general election in
November when two candidates will actually be elected.
Q. Does he have a good chance of doing that?
A. As a matter of fact, he does. His district consists
of Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak
Township. He has door-belled the entire City of Pleasant
Ridge, all but a few blocks of Huntington Woods, and
approximately one square mile of Oak Park. He will continue
knocking on doors right up till Tuesday. In addition, he
has worked the crowds at his local concerts in the park, and
spoken to a few local groups as well. He did two mailings
to the absentee voters and a mailing will go out Wednesday
to the rest of the registered voter list. Several voters
recognized him from his literature when he arrived at their
door.
Q. But he has several opponents in that race, some with
name recognition. What can Leonard do to give him an edge
over the others?
A. That's where you come in. Most Libertarians who
have been elected in Michigan have done so by finding an
angle overlooked by their opponents. The Michigan Supreme
Court recently stuck down a law that prohibited judicial
candidates from discussing, even in general terms, their
stands on issues. Leonard's opponents have missed the
significance of that ruling. They are campaigning the way
judicial candidates have traditionally campaigned: They are
emphasizing their endorsements and the organizations to
which they belong. Meanwhile, Leonard's campaign has
focused on the issue of opposing the use of speed traps as a
revenue generator for local governments. His position is
that police should be used to ensure traffic safety, not for
shaking down passers-by. This issue is playing well with
voters - even "law and order" types who nevertheless find
the practice unsavory.
Q. What does this have to do with me?
A. Leonard needs to remind the voters of his stand on
this issue when they are getting ready to vote. His
campaign will therefore be distributing a handout piece at
the polls, which conveys this message. He needs you to work
a poll distributing these cards as voters enter their
polling places.
Q. I've never thought those handout pieces at the polls
made much difference. Don't most people already know who
they plan to vote for before they arrive at the polls?
A. The majority of people voting in the primary are
there to choose a candidate for governor. Most don't even
know who the candidates are for district court judge unless
they know one of them personally. All we need to do is give
them one good reason to choose Leonard over the others.
Following is mock-up of the poll card we plan to use.
Unlike his opponents' lit about belonging to civic
organizations and featuring meaningless platitudes about
believing in "justice for all," this piece will get people's
attention. Most people have experienced a feeling of
apprehension upon seeing a cop pointing a radar gun at them.
They will react to seeing the photo and want to read the
rest of the card. It will certainly give Leonard's numbers
a boost.
Q. Wow! It sounds like Leonard has a good shot at
winning his primary. Has their ever been a member of the
Libertarian Party of Michigan elected to a judgeship?
A. Nope. In fact, Leonard may be the first in the
country.
Q. How do I sign up to work a poll for Leonard on
Tuesday?
A. Contact the campaign at:
Phone: 248-546-3569
E-mail: schw22@aaahawk.com
If you have any questions on election day, call Greg
Dirasian at 248-417-2217
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