The Party of Principle http://njlp.org 2008-05-16T01:59:02+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-05-15T13:52:07+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/179/115/ Although I believe that taxation is theft, I would gladly support any tax reform plan as long as it substantially lowered tax rates or the total amount of taxes collected. I am not a critic of the FairTax because it doesn't do enough; I am a critic of the FairTax because it cannot be considered an incremental step toward lower tax rates or lower overall taxes. It is not even a step in the right direction. The FairTax is a cure worse than our diseased income tax system. Read the full article on mises.org (http://mises.org/story/2961) text/html 2008-05-14T12:07:08+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/178/72/ Presidential candidate, Christine Smith, was interviewed by the North Virginia Patriots show. http://www.mypodcast.com/fsaudio/nvp_20080512_1639-228641.mp3 text/html 2008-05-13T13:34:51+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/167/69/ I'd like to invite you to see IJ in action in a major New Jersey eminent domain case. The case involves homeowners in Long Branch, NJ, who stand to lose their homes to a private developer seeking to build beachfront condos. Because New Jersey continues to be one of the worst abusers of eminent domain, this case is being closely watched across the nation. UPDATE: Read more about it in a Asbury Park Press article. Say a prayer tonight for these homeowners! text/html 2008-05-13T09:49:53+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/177/115/ The following is an excerpt from Glenn Greenwald’s new book, Great American Hypocrites: Toppling the Big Myths of Republican Politics (http://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Hypocrites-Toppling-Republican/dp/0307408027/lewrockwell). The excerpt is drawn from Chapter Five entitled Small-Government Tyrants : Ever since Ronald Reagan famously declared in his 1980 inaugural address that government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem, Republicans have masqueraded as the party of limited government. Its leaders reflexively pledge to keep government off the backs of regular, hardworking Americans. Homage is paid to the wisdom and insight of the American people, which, Republicans endlessly insist, is far superior... text/html 2008-05-13T09:36:52+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/176/72/ There is much excitement in some libertarian circles over the entrance of Bob Barr into the race for the Libertarian Party's nomination. Even the mainstream media has been reporting his candidacy, as well as that of Mike Gravel. Based on the way these men are covered, you would have thought that the party had previously planned not to run a Presidential candidate, or that it hasn't run a candidate in every Presidential race since it's founding. Nonetheless, many are thrilled with the idea that, if we nominate Bob Barr, this press coverage could... text/html 2008-05-08T15:37:57+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/173/72/ http://www.spoxtalk.com/audio/interviews/Interview-Christine-Smith-05-07-08.mp3 text/html 2008-05-08T13:15:52+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/172/72/ Potential Libertarian Presidential Candidate and former congressman Bob Barr was recently interviewed. text/html 2008-05-08T12:21:02+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/171/73/ UPDATED: Read 5/9/2008 update to this article HERE (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=175 Itemid=73). Two Order to Show Cause hearings regarding the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) will be heard during the next few days. text/html 2008-05-08T10:36:56+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/170/73/ An article concerning the NJLP's Open Government efforts in Washington Borough (Warren County) appeared in today's Express-Times. The party's letter to the Mayor and Council, the Borough's new form of closed session resolution, and a memorandum by the Borough attorney are all on the NJLP Open Government Website (http://www.lpcnj.org/OGTF/WashingtonB.pdf). text/html 2008-05-06T10:16:12+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/168/75/ In 2000, three principled youths, Shaun Joye, Melissa Greiner, and Anna Zdepski, refused a mandatory government school drug test based on libertarian beliefs. All three believed that they had the right not to be searched without due process. The administrators at Hunterdon cared little about their beliefs. They were thrown out of all school activities. Shaun had been working hard all year on the school play, his part was quickly given to someone else. The effect of drug testing polices like this is that no libertarian minded youth shall be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities without compromising on their beliefs. text/html 2008-04-27T20:49:59+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/165/73/ In a Friday, April 25, 2008 editorial, the Express Times (covering Warren County, New Jersey) wrote favorably about the NJLP's Open Government Advocacy Project's work. Officials should know laws about open government Friday, April 25, 2008 Shining a light Most elected officials in New Jersey cringe when John Paff shows up at public meetings. He's been hop-scotching across the state pointing out the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which municipalities and school boards fail the public when it comes to open government. ... Read the entire story HERE (http://www.nj.com/editorials/expresstimes/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1209096333284220.xml coll=2) text/html 2008-04-24T15:48:30+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/164/75/ Former Congressman Bob Barr recently appeared on Fox's Hannity Colmes. At about 3:20 into the clip below, Hannity asks, Would you vote to legalize heroin and crack? Barr, agitated by the question, answered, No, I would not vote to legalize heroin and crack! Undoubtedly, Barr supporters will say it is because Barr wants to focus on the bigger issue of getting the federal government out of the drug war. Hopefully, Barr opponents will see that the bigger issue is that Barr has not fully embraced the non-initiation of force (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-aggression_principle) principle... text/html 2008-04-24T11:58:31+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/163/75/ Libertarians and liberty lovers of all stripes will gather in Gilford, New Hampshire in June for the 5th annual Porcupine Freedom (and Music) Festival (aka PorcFest (http://www.porcfest.com/)). As the premier event of the Free State Project (http://www.freestateproject.org) (FSP), PorcFest welcomes pro-liberty activists from across the nation to see why New Hampshire was selected by FSP’s membership to be the destination for those who are willing to work effectively in a concentrated effort towards “Liberty in Our Lifetime.” text/html 2008-04-23T11:56:49+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/162/73/ This article appeared in the Express Times about the NJLP's effort to get Washington Borough in Warren County to: a) give the public more detailed reasons why it goes into closed session and b) to advertise the amounts of its no-bid contract awards. You can read my letters to the Borough HERE (http://www.lpcnj.org/OGTF/WashingtonB.pdf) and HERE (http://www.lpcnj.org/OGTF/WashingtonProfServ.pdf). Open-records activist targets Washington Borough urged to give specific reasons for closed sessions. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By LYNN OLANOFF The Express-Times WASHINGTON | A state advocate for open public records who last year raised questions about Washington Township's closed-session policies is raising similar questions in the borough. John Paff, chairman of the New... text/html 2008-04-22T14:13:10+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/161/72/ The LP convention (http://www.lpconvention.org/) is coming up quickly. On May 22-26th, delegates from each state shall be meeting to decide the future direction of the National Libertarian Party. On Saturday there will be a debate between qualified candidates and then the delegates shall select our Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees. At this time only three candidates have qualified for the debate! It would be a travesty if the debate only featured Root, Imperato, and Jingozian. Visit Liberty Decides (https://www.lp.org/libertydecides/), donate to your choice of candidate and ensure that there is a real debate. See Delegation FAQ (%28see%20rule%2035%20pasted%20below%20and%20at%20http://www.lp.org/archives/Delegation_chairs_manual_FAQ_2008.pdf%20%29) #35... text/html 2008-04-20T17:10:26+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/160/73/ In response to a letter from the New Jersey Libertarian Party's Open Government Advocacy Project, the Borough of Elmer (Salem County) has agreed to make itself more transparent. First, the Borough has placed its Open Public Records Act request form on its Internet site. Previously, the only way to get the request form was to request it from the Borough Clerk. This could inconvenience the public and delay citizens' requests. text/html 2008-04-16T16:44:56+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/159/75/ “People’s freedom is more important than giving government easy tools to enforce order.” New Jersey Libertarian Party quote. Lyndhurst may lift ban on loitering By Susan C. Moeller Senior Reporter LYNDHURST (April 17, 2008) — At its April 8 meeting, the board of commissioners took the first step toward eliminating the township’s anti-loitering ordinance, a move that will bring Lyndhurst into compliance with state and federal court judicial opinions. John Paff, of the New Jersey Libertarian Party, brought the outdated ordinance to the attention of the commission, and the commission, in turn, acted on Paff’s concerns. Read the rest of the article on the... text/html 2008-04-12T16:52:09+01:00 http://njlp.org http://njlp.org/content/view/157/75/ We will be submitting a list of delegates for the national convention next week. If anyone is interested in becoming a delegate for the national convention please email me at Sean.Colon@gmail.com (mailto:Sean.Colon@gmail.com). There are still slots open and we are looking for people to fill them.