2007 LPPa Camping, Hiking and Conversation Outing

What could be better than camping, cooking and having great conversation with fellow Pennsylvanian Libertarians? Well, camping, cooking and having conversation near Ricketts Glenn State Park.

The LPPa will be having the monthly Board of Directors meeting at Red Rock Mountain Campground. Campsites are available by calling (570) 925-5039. Call soon, they fill up. Ask to be near the Dively and LPPa campsites.

If you have never been to Ricketts Glenn, you have never seen 21 of the most gorgeous waterfalls in the northeast….one is 94’ tall. The hike to see all 21 falls is about 4 miles, moderate terrain.

It truly is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania, comprising 13,050 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan and Columbia counties. A varied selection of recreational opportunities includes: camping, cabin rental, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, viewing numerous waterfalls and winter sports.

Red Rock Mountain Campground is located 30 miles north of Bloomsburg at 22 State Route 487 Benton, PA. My family is planning on camping Thursday, August 9th – Sunday, August 12th. The board meeting will be Saturday, August 11th, 12pm – 4pm. We hope you and your family can join us. Call me at (717) 343-8474 or email at weneedjohngalt@yahoo.com if you have any questions. For directions and more information on Ricketts Glenn, visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx.

Barry Dively – August 2007 Board Meeting and Camping Chairman, LPPa

LPPa Resolves to Support Art Farnsworth

On February 3rd, 2007 the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania issued this resolution in support of long-time Libertarian activist, frequent candidate and former LPPa Treasurer, Arthur Farnsworth.

In December 2006, Farnsworth was wrongly convicted of federal tax evasion. He is currently awaiting sentencing. The resolution was offered as a small token of support for a Pennsylvania patriot who dares to ask questions.

Whereas, government prosecutors have proclaimed in numerous cases that the federal income tax laws are too complex for citizens to comprehend, and

Whereas, government prosecutors have proclaimed in numerous cases that citizens must rely upon lawyers and CPA’s to interpret federal income tax laws for them, and

Whereas the current interpretation of the income laws are questioned by attorneys, C.P.A.’s, former I.R.S. agents, members of the tax honesty movement and other prominent citizens, and

Whereas representatives of the federal government have repeatedly refused to meet with representatives of the tax honesty movement to discuss the questions surrounding federal income tax laws, and

Whereas the government has refused to respond to the citizens redress of grievances regarding federal income tax laws, and

Whereas citizens are prosecuted and convicted without ever being informed of the specific sections of the federal income tax laws that apply to them, and

Whereas, federal judges mislead juries through sworn oaths into believing they must apply the law as professed by the judge, thereby denying juries their full rights based upon centuries of legal precedent to judge the law as well as the facts, and

Whereas, income taxes are intrusive and necessitate governments at all levels to violate the privacy of citizens, and

Whereas, government spending has resulted in oppressive taxation, and the further abuse of our citizens, and

Whereas, the income tax system is repugnant to the concepts of freedom and liberty upon which this nation was founded, and

Whereas Arthur Farnsworth has been convicted of tax evasion despite numerous notifications and correspondences requesting clarification of the income tax laws, and

Whereas, Arthur Farnsworth is a devout, civic minded and model citizen whose only apparent crime was to question the income tax laws, and
Whereas others have likewise been convicted of tax evasion for simply questioning the current interpretation and enforcement of income tax laws,

We, the members of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania, hereby resolve that the government should respond to all petitions for redress of grievances, meet with representatives of the income tax honesty movement, pardon Arthur Farnsworth and all of those who have been convicted of failing to comply with the federal income tax laws and forever abolish this abusive and oppressive system of taxation on incomes.

Those wishing to help offset Art’s substantial legal bills can send contributions to: Farnsworth Legal Fund, 706 Sunnyside Ave., Norristown, Pa. 19403. Contribute online at: www.helpart.org.

Art can be contacted through his website: www.artfarnsworth.org.

LPPa Seeks Executive Director

The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania is seeking an Executive Director. This person will supervise the day-to-day operations of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania, advise on and implement policies established by the Executive Board and coordinate activities of committees and county chapters to accomplish party objectives. In addition to working with existing state and county party organizations, the successful candidate will be expected to strongly support the development and execution of fund raising plans. Compensation will be directly related to the ability to assist the party in raising funds for its programs.

The Executive Director will start as a part time position, and with success in fund raising will become a full time position. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated individual able to work with diverse elements of our party, be able to effectively communicate with the media and the public, and have good analytical, organizational and presentation skills. The successful candidate must be able to represent our political party to its members and the public with confidence and competence, and should have prior experience that suggests proficiency in this area.
If you are interested in this challenge, send us a complete resume including a salary/wage history and three references to: Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania, Attn: Executive Director Committee, 3915 Union Deposit Road #223. Harrisburg, PA 17109

Or fax to: 1-800-R-RIGHTS. Responses received by April 10, 2007 will receive first consideration.

2007 LPPa Convention Details Announced

Saturday, May 5th: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

The 2007 convention of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Radisson-Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA.

The convention is being held in a central location this year in order to give everyone the opportunity to attend. There is a special room rate of $104.00 available for Friday and Saturday night for those who need to travel. There are only a few rooms that have thus far been set aside at this rate. If we have a strong showing of interest in attending the convention, there is a possibility of getting additional rooms at this rate. So, if you think you want a room, the earlier you send your convention form back, the more likely you will be able to get the room at the special room rate. An added bonus for sending your form back early is you get a discount on the convention rate.

There will be both morning and afternoon business sessions. We hope all convention attendees will participate and vote on the issues at hand.

One of the most important business issues is the election for next year’s Executive Board members. If you, or a worthy Libertarian that you know is interested in serving on the Board, it is in your best interest to be at the convention to nominate your candidate or have someone nominate you. Other business items will include proposed bylaws or platform changes, and the vote on the retention of platform planks.

A continental breakfast, a box lunch, a pre-dinner reception and a sit-down dinner are included in the price of the convention. We anticipate presentations from several contenders for the Libertarian Party ‘s Presidential nomination. Registration opens at 7:30 am on May 5, 2007 and dinner concludes at 9:00 pm.

It will be difficult to follow the screening of Aaron Russo’s film America: Freedom to Fascism last year as our Friday night offering. We are still looking into various presentations that would be of general Libertarian interest for Friday evening so that those who arrive the night before will have a planned activity. Of course, the Montgomery County Libertarians will be hosting their annual hospitality suite on both Friday and Saturday nights. Good conversation, interesting topics and your choice of adult beverages is assured (which is never a bad way to spend an evening).

There will be a short break between the afternoon business session and the pre-dinner 1788 Society VIP reception, providing an opportunity to meet with Libertarians from across the Commonwealth. It will be a chance to meet new friends, touch base with old ones, and recharge the batteries for the work we have ahead of us.

Now is a good time to be a Libertarian; we have some dynamic personalities who are vying for our Presidential nomination and we have the opportunity to hear some of them at the convention. You won’t want to miss your chance to meet the Presidential candidates in a relaxed atmosphere before the campaigns kick into high gear.

Register for the 2007 LPPa Convention Online Today
www.lppa.org/convention

2007 Porcupine Freedom Festival

The Wynnewood Institute Presents:

Globalization, Employment and Outsourcing
Tim Kane, Ph.D., Director, Center for International Trade and Economics (CITE) at the Heritage Foundation

Dr. Kane is one of the country’s leading scholars on economic policy issues. He has investigated intensively both the benefits and the negative consequences of globalization, including the rapid growth of outsourcing and its effects on employment. In this lecture he will argue that while globalization undoubtedly brings distress to some, its overall benefits to society vastly outweigh these costs.

Time: Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Wyndham House, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Avenue,
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
Admission: $20, Students (with ID) $5, Members Free.
RSVP to (610) 642-0618 or wynnewood@wynnewood.org


Spring Courses:

Freedom and Society: Classical Liberalism in the Twentieth Century
Prof. Thomas Patrick Burke

Towards the close of the twentieth century the free society with free markets came to be accepted increasingly in the political life of nations around the globe as the ideal. This has largely been due to the work of outstanding thinkers who have explained what the free society means and why it is right and good, as well as to its demonstrated success in improving the conditions of human existence. In this course we will study the most influential of these thinkers. We will also discuss objections to classical liberalism and threats to the liberal order.

Time: 8 weeks; Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Commencing March 28.
(Note: this course will be interrupted from April 19 to May 10 so that members can take advantage of Prof. Scruton’s course mentioned below. It will resume on May 16 and conclude on June 6.)
Location: Walton Hall, Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Cost: $275

Beauty and Its Modes
Prof. Roger Scruton

What do we mean when we praise a landscape, a painting, a piece of music or a person as ‘beautiful’? Does this word have a single meaning, and does it denote a single value? Why do we describe the object of sexual attraction using the same term that we use to describe a successful work of art? What is, and what ought to be, the place of beauty in the hierarchy of values, and how is it related to moral, political and personal ideals?

Those are just some of the questions that will be covered in this stimulating course, covering some of the groundwork of philosophical aesthetics, as well as problems and arguments in the philosophy of mind. We shall look at what has been said about beauty by the great philosophers, and also at what is possible to say about it now.

Time: 4 weeks; Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
April 19 to May 10.
Location: Walton Hall, Eastern University, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087
Cost: $475

Note: Both courses may be taken for a combined fee of $650.
For more details go to www.wynnewood.org (Events). Registration is required: (610) 642-0618 or wynnewood@wynnewood.org.

www.wynnewood.org

“Introduction To The Constitution” with Michael Badnarik

“Introduction To The Constitution” with Michael Badnarik

Saturday, April 21, 2007
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Philadelphia Inquirer Building
Schuylkill River Rd. and 3rd St.
King of Prussia, PA

Would it surprise you to discover that the United States is NOT a democracy?

Would you like to know - once and for all - what the “electoral college” is, and why we have it?

If you don’t need a government permit to exercise your First Amendment rights, why do other people need a government permit to exercise their Second Amendment rights?

Would you sign the Declaration of Independence today if it meant that Homeland Security would arrest you for being an “enemy combatant”?

Michael Badnarik is an author, Constitutional scholar, and was the 2004 Libertarian nominee for President of the United States. He is currently traveling across the country presenting his highly acclaimed class on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Even if you think you know the Constitution well, you’ll be shocked at how much you were never taught. Come experience the passion and drama that shaped the birth of our country.

At the end of the day you will understand why it is important to continue “Lighting the fires of Liberty, one heart at a time!”
Full day class: $125
(Includes an autographed copy of Michael’s book: Good to be King)
Save $25 by registering before April 7th.

For more information email jamesbabb@mac.com or call 610-539-8825. Space is limited.

Register now at www.ConstitutionPreservation.org

“Michael Badnarik has created a constitutional primer that will edify and entertain schoolchildren and seasoned libertarians alike.”
- Congressman Ron Paul

Local Libertarian Meeting Information

For additional local meeting information, visit: www.lppa.org/counties
Disclaimer: Although this information is accurate at the time of printing, meeting schedules are subject to change. It never hurts to verify a meeting with the local contact.

LPPa Board Meeting: April 14, May 12, June 9
When: 2nd Saturday, 12:00 PM
Where: Usually at the Ted’s Bar & Grill 6197 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17112. www.tedsbarandgrill.com
Contact: secretary@lppa.org, 800-R-Rights

Allegheny: April 18, May 16, June 20
When: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Where: Ritter’s Diner, 5221 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Contact: Harold Kyriazi, allegheny@lppa.org, www.lppgh.org

Berks: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5
When: 1st Thursday, 7:00 PM
Where: Dempsey’s American Kitchen, Route 222 & 724, Shillington, PA 19607
Contact: Dave Tartaglia, berks@lppa.org

Bucks: April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11
When: 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Where: Applebees, 1745 S. Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901
Contact: Maurice Reeves, bucks@lppa.org

Centre: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9
When: 2nd Monday, 6:00 PM
Where: Golden Wok, 332 W. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
Contact: Tom Martin, centre@lppa.org

Chester: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5
When: 1st Thursday, 7:30 PM
Where: Inquirer Building, PA 320 and PA 23, King of Prussia, PA. 19406
Contact: James Babb, jamesbabb@mac.com, 610-539-8825

Clarion: March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16
When: 3rd Saturday, 1:00 PM
Where: BJ’s Eatery Restaurant, High Point & Canoe Ripple Roads, one-quarter mile north of Exit 53 on Interstate 80.
Contact: Michael J. Robertson, kalzone@alltel.net, 814-358-2882

Cumberland: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9
When: 2nd Monday, 7:00 PM
Where: Market Cross Pub, 113 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Contact: Ron Goodman, cumberland@lppa.org, 717-243-5708

Dauphin: May 17, Aug. 16, Oct. 16, Nov. 15
When: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM
Where: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
Contact: Barry Dively, dauphin@lppa.org

Delaware: April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16
When: 3rd Monday, 7:30 PM
Where: Casey’s Restaurant, 812 Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Contact: David Jahn, delaware@lppa.org
Erie: April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8
When: 2nd Sunday, 2:00 PM
Where: Libertarian Notary, 12746 Rt. 19 South, Waterford, PA 16441
Contact: Tom Giles, erie@lppa.org, www.lppa.org/erie, 814-835-1048

Lebanon: April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8
When: 2nd Sunday, 2:00 PM
Where: Paolo’s Restaurant, 133 W. Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067
Contact: Ray Ondrusek, lebanon@lppa.org, 717-866-4967
Montgomery: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5
When: 1st Thursday, 7:30 PM
Where: Inquirer Building, PA 320 and PA 23, King of Prussia, PA. 19406
Contact: James Babb, montgomery@lppa.org, www.montcolp.org, 610-539-8825

Philadelphia: March 20, April 17, May 15
When: 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Where: Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St., Philadelphia PA 19103
Contact: Phil Hodgson, chair@lpphilly.org, www.lpphilly.org

York: March 26, April 23, May 26, June 25
When: 4th Monday, 7:00 PM
Where: First Capital Dispensing Company, 57 N. Pershing Ave., York, PA 17401
Contact: Karl Spangler, york@lppa.org, www.yorklp.org, 717-292-6618