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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bob Barr, Wayne Root coming to Texas Libertarian convention
AUSTIN - May 30, 2008 - Newly nominated Libertarian presidential candidate Bob
Barr and vice presidential candidate Wayne A. Root will be attending
the 2008 Libertarian Party of Texas (LPT) state convention, June 13-15.
The convention location is the Radisson Hotel Fossil Creek in Fort Worth.
Details are posted here:
http://www.lptexas.org/convention2008.shtml
"This is an unprecedented year of interest in the Libertarian
Party," said LPT state chair Pat Dixon. "With 174 Libertarian Party
candidates on the Texas ballot this November, we offer voters many choices for
fiscally conservative and socially tolerant policy."
Some of the events scheduled for the convention include:
Nominees for President and Vice President: Presidential nominee Bob Barr
and vice presidential nominee Wayne A. Root have confirmed their attendance.
The 2004 Libertarian presidential nominee, Michael Badnarik, one of the
most passionate advocates for liberty, will introduce the nominees.
U.S. Senate candidate debate: The three Libertarian candidates, Scott
Jameson, Jon Roland, and Yvonne Adams Schick, will debate
Friday evening.
Global Warming Debate: Do you believe in Global Warming? A debate
between Dr. H. Sterling Burnett from the National Center for Policy
Analysis and Andy Wilson from Public Citizen may settle the score.
FairTax Debate: Is the FairTax fair or foul? Where should
Libertarians stand? Ken Hoagland, Communications Director for
Americans for Fair Taxation, will debate Wes Benedict, Executive
Director of the LPT.
Toll Road Debate: What do you think of toll roads? We are working
on a discussion including Terri Hall, founder of the San Antonio Toll
Party and Texans United for Reform and Freedom (T.U.R.F.). Terri was
named 2007 San Antonian of the Year by WOAI Radio.
Not your typical Drug War Debate: A controversial video Never Get
Busted was produced by Libertarian candidate and former drug enforcement
officer Barry Cooper. Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
(LEAP) does not like this approach, and Russ Jones from LEAP will debate
Barry on his concerns about this tactic on the drug war.
Abortion: Dr. Adam Groza is a very articulate Baptist minister and
Libertarian who will discuss the application of Libertarian principles to the
pro-life issue. A respectful debate of this difficult subject will help
find some common ground.
War: Scott Horton from AntiWar.com radio offers a very impressive
series of guests on his radio show, and will be on hand to discuss war and
national security.
National Chairs: Past chairs of the Libertarian National Committee Dr.
Jim Lark, Geoff Neale, and Bill Redpath will be on hand for Lamentations
of Libertarian Leadership.
Elected Libertarians: Libertarians are getting elected to local office in
Texas. Who are they? Come to our panel discussion on Local
Libertarian Winners.
Farewell Address: Wes Benedict has served as the executive
director of the Libertarian Party of Texas since 2004 and has contributed more
than any other single individual to the growth and success of the state party
in recent years. Wes will step back into the private sector in
2009. Please dont miss Wes Benedict's Farewell Address.
Contact:
Wes Benedict, Executive Director
512-442-4910
director@lptexas.org
Contact:
Pat Dixon, State Chair
512-771-3936
chair@lptexas.org
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