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Indy Libertarian News
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Libertarian Party of Marion County
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Jul 21, 2009 13:43 PDT
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"Don't just stand there. Un-do something." - Robert Higgs
In this issue:
1. City-County Council Doublespeak
2. South side Libertarian Meetup is tonight
3. Poker dealers needed
4. LPMC poker tournament is Sunday July 26
5. Next north side Meetup is tomorrow
6. Pitch-in barbecue, pool party and target practice
5. Libertarian views, mostly
6. Other news and information you can use
7. Multimedia corner
8. Quotations du jour
And now to the news and views:
1. CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL DOUBLESPEAK
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In back to back votes, a majority of Council
Republicans voted to transfer $1 million of taxpayer money to private
"arts organizations" and then immediately moved to restrict the freedom
of speech of panhandlers who may be passively seeking VOLUNTARY
contributions.
Tim Maguire, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Marion County said
"There are already significant laws on the books regarding panhandling
that perhaps just need better enforcement, but this fell on deaf ears as
Republicans worked to rob taxpayers on behalf of private arts
organizations and then, immediately following, tried to tell poor people
they can't even hold a sign asking for money."
"We had a room full of people seeking to panhandle by using the force
and power of government to extract money from citizens while, at the
same time, a motion to restrict those who might seek voluntary
contributions by denying them their rights to free speech was next on
the agenda." said Sean Shepard, Communications Director for the
Libertarian Party of Marion County.
"We are proud of Councilor Coleman, the sole Libertarian on the council,
for voting against both of these terrible proposals." Maguire added.
Laws against standing in traffic or otherwise impeding the progress of
traffic or pedestrians already exist. New laws against passively holding
signs will accomplish nothing other than to restrict unpopular speech.
Councilor Coleman (L) noted during debate that it is not reasonable or
appropriate to try and ban every little thing that annoys people.
Maguire also noted that, "Perhaps the Council should make laws against
solicitations in the City-County Council chambers so private companies
and organizations don't come begging for tax money."
LPMC Contact: Sean Shepard, 317.513.2406 or by email at
sshep-@gmail.com
LPMC Website: http://www.indylp.org
2. South side Libertarian Meetup is tonight
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Who: People who want to talk politics
Where: Borders Bookstore in Greenwood, 7565 US-31 , Indianapolis IN
46227
3. Poker dealers needed
As you already know, the LPMC is hosting a poker tournament. To be
successful, the party needs fifteen dealers who are members of the
Libertarian Party of Marion County.
Don't know how to be a dealer? No worries. We're having training
sessions on Thursday July 23 and again during the afternoon of the
sunday July 26th.
Can you help us out? Can you be a dealer for us? Email Sam at
SAM8-@aol.com to volunteer.
4. LPMC poker tournament is Sunday July 26
Sunday, July 26, 2009
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Just Judy's Restaurant
2210 E 54th Street
Indianapolis, IN
Initial Buy-in: $100
Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is
canceled)
One additional $100 buy-in allowed within the first hour.
PRIZES (assuming 100 players)
1st: $3000 (30%)
2nd: $2000 (20%)
3rd: $1000 (10%)
Register here: http://indylp.org/poker/register
5. Next north side Meetup is tomorrow
The next Indy Libertarian Meetup is Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:00
p.m. It will be held at Borders - River Crossing, 8675 River Crossing
Blvd, Indianapolis IN 46240, 317-574-1775
6. Pitch-in barbecue, pool party and target practice
Time: August 15, 2009 from noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Mark & Rebecca's Farm in Monroe County
Organized By: Rebecca Sink-Burris & Mark Burris
Barbecue & Pool Party: Noon - 6 p.m., Target Shooting: Noon - 3 p.m.
only.
$30/Family,$15/Individual,Target Shooting $10/Per Person: Bring gun &
ammo, 12 & above only, parental permission required.
To RSVP and get directions: Rebecca.s-@gmail.com or
812-339-6988. Do not rely on GPS or maps.
See more details and RSVP on Free Hoosiers:
http://freehoosiers.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2477119%3AEvent%3A11269&xgi=5acMF3w
7. Libertarian views, mostly
Slash the defense budget by Ivan Eland
http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2546
Pay more, drive less, save the planet by Gabriel Roth
http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2554
8. Other news and information you can use
Indiana enacts new school choice program
http://www.friedmanfoundation.org/schoolchoice/ShowProgramItem.do?id=44
9. Multimedia corner
RFK Jr. explains the autism coverup
http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=2554
Bruce Lee play ping pong with nunchucks
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/18/Bruce-Lee-Plays-Ping-Pong--With-Nunchucks.aspx
10. Quotations du jour
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and
bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in
government." - Thomas Jefferson
"A leader's job is to look into the future and see the organization, not
as it is, but as it should be." - Jack Welch
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