The Libertarian Party of Ohio is expanding our Field Development to your area! Call today to get involved! 1-877-VOTE-LPO Posted at 10:03 PM Nov 22, 2008 view more
Our mission is to make an impact on the political and policy environment in Ohio, by recruiting Libertarian candidates for public office, educating the public about our principles, and growing our membership.
History:
In December of 1971, three people met in David Nolan's home in Colorado. These three people had come to the realization that no political party in existence represented their views - that no party held respect for individual rights in high esteem. As a result, they created the Libertarian Party and began to set up a national network of affiliates and Libertarian political activism.
These three Libertarian pioneers managed to field a presidential and vice presidential candidate in 1972 (John Hospers and Tonie Nathan) and their fledgling party began to grow and prosper.
Later that year, Tonie Nathan became the first woman to ever receive an electoral vote, preceding Geraldine Ferraro by more than 10 years.
In 1973, the Libertarian Party of Ohio was created. Over the years, a number of local candidates have been elected, while the Libertarian Party has been active in key issues, such as eminent domain.
If you're tired of the politics as usual and see little difference between the major parties, the Libertarian Party is the place for you. Our basic philosophy of individual rights and personal responsibility and our goal of reducing government to the minimum required to protect the rights of its citizens always remains at the forefront of our activism.
Where We Stand:
* Foreign Policy: We support the maintenance of a sufficient military to defend the United States against aggression. The United States should both abandon its attempts to act as policeman for the world and avoid entangling alliances.
* Gun Laws: We affirm the right to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. We oppose all laws at any level of government requiring registration of, or restricting, the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition. For the LP's amicus brief in the Heller Supreme Court case, visit here.
* Healthcare: We favor restoring and reviving a free market health care system, and oppose any attempt by the government to regulate healthcare.
* Privacy: We support the protections provided by the Fourth Amendment to be secure in our persons, homes, and property. The government should not engage in illegal surveillance of American citizens.
* Social Security: Retirement planning is the responsibility of the individual, not the government. We favor replacing the current government-sponsored Social Security system with a private voluntary system.
* Poverty and Welfare: The proper source of help for the poor is the voluntary efforts of private groups and individuals--not the government.
* Taxes: All persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their labor. We call for the repeal of the income tax, the abolishment of the Internal Revenue Service and all federal programs and services not required under the U.S. Constitution.
* Immigration: We seek a balance between the need to protect the nation's health and security through control of our border with the need for a free-flow of human capital to fill our economic demand for cheap labor. While recognizing illegal immigration is a growing problem in the United States, we believe ineffective laws governing immigration are at the root of this problem.
* Monetary policy: Individuals engaged in voluntary exchange should be free to use as money any mutually agreeable commodity or item. We support a halt to inflationary monetary policies, the repeal of legal tender laws and compulsory governmental units of account.
* Crime and Violence: Libertarians want a safe society where citizens do not feel that they are threatened by other individuals or by government itself. By focusing manpower on real crimes instead of prosecuting people for nonviolent, consensual crimes, police will be able to better protect and serve society.
* Environment: Protecting the environment requires a clear definition and enforcement of individual rights in resources like land, water, air, and wildlife. Free markets and property rights stimulate the technological innovations and behavioral changes required to protect our environment and ecosystems.
Nice to hear from you. I invite your participation in our website http://reckonthat.org This website is devoted to casting a beacon on how our elected representatives vote and the financial interests to which they are beholden. There is a a wealth of current political information on legislation, legislators, special interest groups and state legislation. There is also a discussion forum. We are a "focused" grassroots movement that will be as successful as those that participate, let their "elected representatives" know that they are being watched and share their experiences with others on this site. Political interest groups are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are welcome (info@reckonthat.org). This site does not endorse any political party, legislators or legislation. We are not associated with any outside interests.
Thank you for your friendship and support. TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! - Jacqueline Stevens and Peter Chandler, Co-founders Cherubs 4 Children ;-)
