Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Press Release (pre-2003) Historical Archive
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Libertarian Party Convention offers "Taste of the Southwest" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2002 CONTACT: Robert Collison (262) 782-6957 http://www.LPWI.org LIBERTARIAN PARTY CONVENTION OFFERS "TASTE OF THE SOUTHWEST" FLAVOR Annual Libertarian Party Convention promises exciting speakers, engaging new ideas MILWAUKEE, WI -- This year's Libertarian Party Convention features heart-racing excitement combined with top-shelf quality, according to Libertarian Party State Chair Robert Collison. The convention takes place on April 13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The event features New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, speaking in the afternoon, who will share his bold, ground-breaking proposal to end the War on Drugs in his state. Johnson, the first Governor in the history of New Mexico to be elected to two four-year consecutive terms, is a successful self-made businessman, family man and accomplished triathlete who has done revolutionary work in the area of drug policy reform. Also featured, at 4:00, is Vin Suprynowicz, journalist, logician, speaker, and author of "Send In The Waco Killers." Suprynowicz recommends non-violent steps that will drive government regulators and jack-booted thugs to apoplexy. He is one of the foremost exponents of Libertarian thought in American journalism, speaking, and thought today. With the two main speakers hailing from the Southwest, Wisconsinites are going to be privy to "A Taste of the Southwest," according to Collison. "The Southwesterners know about liberty, so we're lucky to have two of them to start us on the path towards more personal responsibility and individual liberty," he said. Other guests include John "Sly in the Morning" Slyvester, Madison's most listened to radio host, and Ed Thompson, Libertarian candidate for Governor. The all-day event also includes a convention business session, a luncheone, and gala dinner banquet at the Sheraton. Registration for the full day of events is just $65, a small fee to pay for the exciting, ground-breaking happenings that this all-day event offers. To register, visit http://www.lpwi.org. WHAT: Libertarian Party of Wisconsin State Convention WHEN: April 13, 2002 WHERE: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI REGISTRATION: Register On-line, http://www.lpwi.org - 30 - State Legislature ignores the "Will of the People" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2002 CONTACT: Robert Collison (262) 782-6957 http://www.LPWI.org STATE LEGISLATURE IGNORES "WILL OF THE PEOPLE," CHARGES STATE LIBERTARIAN PARTY MILWAUKEE, WI -- "Two bills that addressed some of the real problems with Wisconsin state government were purposefully blocked in the past month," charged Libertarian Party of Wisconsin spokesman Robert Collison. "Because of the actions -- or inactions -- of the politicians, once again, gun owners will be denied their Constitutional right to bear arms and the sick will be denied the right to use the medicine prescribed to them by doctors," he said. The Personal Protection Act, which would have allowed trained, law-abiding citizens to be licensed to carry concealed weapons to protect themselves and others, was blocked by the two Democrats who rule the Wisconsin State Senate on March 12. The bill, which passed the Assembly Criminal Justice Committee on a vote of 10-4, the full Assembly on a vote of 58-40, and the Senate Judiciary Committee on a vote of 4-1, was blocked by Senate President Fred Risser (D-26) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala (D-16). The blockage came when the twosome misinterpreted and ignored their own rules. Another bill of grave importance to the citizens of Wisconsin, AB 715, a bill to legalize medicinal marijuana, never even got a hearing because the Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee, Rep. Scott Suder (R-Abbotsford), decided to ignore the will of the people. Indeed 80.3% of Wisconsinites support legalizing medical marijuana when prescribed by a doctor to a seriously ill patient, according to a recent poll by Chamberlain Research Consultants. “The people of Wisconsin are behind medical marijuana and so is the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Why can’t the politicians in Madison just let sick and suffering patients receive what many doctors think is their best medicine?” asked Libertarian candidate for Governor Ed Thompson, the only gubernatorial candidate who even commented upon the bill. "It's just like the politicians to abuse and ignore their own rules to block Constitutional rights," according to Libertarian Party spokesman Collison. AB 675 was the best opportunity to give law-abiding citizens of Wisconsin the same right to self-defense that citizens in most other states enjoy, while AB 715 was the greatest chance to allow sick people to be free from pain. "Just another opportunity for real reform ignored," said Collison. - 30 - Zastrow Announces Bid for Congress in Wisconsin's Third District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2002  CONTACT: Jeff Zastrow for Congress Campaign http://www.zastrow.us, jeff@zastrow.us ZASTROW ANNOUNCES BID FOR CONGRESS IN WISCONSIN’S THIRD DISTRICT EAU CLAIRE, WI -- Jeff Zastrow, resident of Eau Claire, has announced that he will run for U.S. House of Representatives in the Third District against Democratic Incumbent Ron Kind as a Libertarian. "People in Wisconsin deserve representation in the U.S. House that will help cut the size and scope of the federal government," Zastrow said. "The federal government is too large, too expensive, and too intrusive. The U.S. Constitution outlines all of the responsibilities of the federal government, and it was never meant to be the solution to all of our problems. The Constitution also states in article Ten of the Bill of Rights that, 'The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people'." A large amount of what the federal government does is not authorized by the Constitution. "Certainly we cannot jump back to the size of government upheld in a strict interpretation of the Constitution right away, however, we must take steps in the direction of lower taxes and more state -- and less federal -- jurisdiction," according to Zastrow. "Our representatives in Congress have ignored the Tenth Amendment for far too long," said the Eau Claire heavy truck technician. They arrogantly give themselves pay raises while working Americans take home less and less after taxes each year. "I would immediately introduce legislation to freeze Congress' wages until a time that the average after tax income increases. It would be a good incentive for Congress to cut taxes and spend our money with more care." Taxes in this country take up around half of all money earned by working people. They are hidden in phone bills, gasoline, utility bills, and about anything else you can spend money on. Many things that the government does not directly tax are more expensive because of excessive government regulations. "Regulations and taxes need to be cut and unconstitutional programs need to be phased out," said Zastrow. Jeff Zastrow was born in Neenah, Wisconsin in 1962 and has lived in Eau Claire since 1986. He served in the U.S. army from 1981 to 1984 and has been employed as a mechanic since. "I have been working with my hands all my life," he said. "I think what is needed in Congress is a hands on, common sense approach to the problems we face today. That's why I am running for Congress." Jeff Zastrow will face Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ron Kind and Republican challenger Bill Arndt in the November 5 General Election. To learn more about the Zastrow for Congress campaign, visit http://www.zastrow.us. - 30 - Libertarian Levandowski on the ballot to restore integrity, accountability FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2002  LIBERTARIAN LEVANDOWSKI ON THE BALLOT TO RESTORE INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO WISCONSIN "POLITICS AS USUAL" CONTACT: Rick Levandowski for State Representative Campaign http://www.wb0bnr.net, Fax (920) 528-8585 CASCADE, WI -- Rick E. Levandowski, Jr. of Cascade, a small business owner and operator for over 25 years, has announced his Libertarian bid for State Representative for the open seat in Wisconsin’s fifty-ninth district. Rick is married with five children and three grandchildren; he presently makes his home in beautiful Cascade, Wisconsin. Levandowski brings with him a history of public service. Among other things, Levandowski is a past officer of the Jaycees, a past member of the local red cross, and a volunteer firefighter. He is also a veteran of Desert Storm, a member of the organization Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and a professional Merchant Marine officer. "I’ve been all over the world – I’ve seen people and done things. I still believe wholeheartedly that the ‘live and let live’ philosophy is the best philosophy," he said. Levandowski, a Wisconsin resident for the past twelve years, has a platform dedicated to the principles of smaller, less intrusive government and more personal responsibility. Among the agenda that Levandowski brings to the table is the true desire to slash taxes, termination of "pork barrel" spending, preservation of property ownership, and installation of term limits. "I’m still reeling from the burdensome, over-regulation of activity in this state," added Levandowski. "I know we can do better with a little dose of common sense, individual liberty, responsible citizen initiative, and self-responsibility." According to Rick, he is dedicated to restoring integrity among legislators and has a true desire to see accountability among elected officials. Rick Levandowski will face Democrat Mark R. Weber of Random Lake, the winner of a seven-way primary battle for the Republican nomination, and Independent Catherine M. Lawton of West Bend in the November 5 General Election. "I look forward to open and honest dialogue with my opponents," said Rick. Wisconsin’s fifty-ninth State Assembly district includes the cities, villages, and towns of Theresa, Ashford, Auburn, Eden, Osceola, Campbellsport, Belgium, Fredonia, Kewaskum, Farmington, Barton, Wayne, Holland, Lima, Lyndon, Mitchell, Scott, Sherman, Wilson, Adell, Cascade, Cedar Grove, Oostburg, Random Lake, and Waldo. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Watson announces Libertarian bid for State Rep. in Wisconsin's Thirty-first District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2002  CONTACT: Leroy Watson for State Rep. Campaign (262) 569-9450, leroy@globaldialog.com WATSON ANNOUNCES LIBERTARIAN BID FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT OCONOMOWOC, WI -- "I am running for State Representative in Wisconsin's newly designed 31st Assembly District because Wisconsin is the third highest taxed state in the nation," according to Oconomowoc citizen activist Leroy Watson, a member of the Libertarian Party. Watson, a retired government employee, knows first-hand how Big Government operates. "Eliminating one tax at a time is not good enough. We must cut back and eliminate entire departments which serve no purpose. Only then we will be able to have corresponding cuts in taxes," according to Watson. Watson said his number one concern is taxes, followed by the erosion of personal privacy. "On privacy, I believe all levels of the government have overstepped their authority. The government knows how we live, what we think (polls), how many guns we have, our medical histories, what is said in private phone and e-mail messages." Watson added, "I will put an end to these invasions of our privacy." Too much government responsibility has created a system where income taxes, sales taxes, and business taxes are responsible for the 49% of the revenues that are returned to local government each year, according to Watson. "My issues in this race are taxes, privacy, taxes, big government, and taxes. Libertarians are the only people who give light to these vital issues." Wisconsin’s Thirty-First State Assembly district includes the cities, villages, and towns of Cold Spring, Concord, Farmington, Hebron, Sullivan, Palmyra, Johnson Creek, Elkhorn, La Grange, Troy, Sugar Creek, Spring Prairie, Lafayette, Eagle, Ottawa, Summit, Dousman, Oconomowoc Lake, and wards 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the city of Oconomowoc. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Meyers Announces Bid for U.S. House in District 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2002 LIBERTARIAN MEYERS ENTERS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RACE; Pledges to Reduce Size, Spending, Intrusiveness of Government CONTACT: George Meyers for Congress Campaign meyersgam@aol.com RACINE, WI -- George A. Meyers, Jr., a resident of Racine, today entered the race for U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin's First Congressional District. The district is currently represented by Republican Paul Ryan. "People who are tired of Big Government need someone to vote for," Meyers said. "I am that person. That is my basic purpose in running for this office." If elected, Meyers said his first and foremost goal will be to eliminate the federal income tax and abolish the IRS. "Eliminating the income tax and the IRS would reduce the federal budget by over $9 billion, not to mention $140 billion in compliance costs born by the private sector," Meyers stated. "It would drastically halt the exodus of jobs and bring a new, much- needed economic resurgence to the working class. The income tax is the wost financial albatross this country has had to bear. The time to bring it to an end has long passed," he said. Another item on a Meyers agenda would be the termination of the useless, restless, destructive War on Drugs. Skyrocketing taxpayer costs (now $17.7 billion per year, not including prison time for drug offneders) plus incredible loss of liberty and many lives makes the War on Drugs a National Disaster. "It is just Alcohol Prohibition revisited," he said. "And the Drug War is long overdue for a similar death." "Finally, I would eliminate all federal laws on gun control," Meyers said. "The Second Amendment is the only regulation the federal government needs in its law arsenal to have complete control of an obedient populous," he said. "Of the over 23,000 gun laws in the books in America today, which one actually protects me from an armed criminal?" Meyers asked. "None," he answered. "Federal gun laws put average, innocent citizens at a disadvantage to armed criminals. Everyone knows that armed murderers do not obey laws. Why would they obey a gun registration or licensing law?" Meyers asked. Meyers says that his agenda would bring forth much- needed economic recovery and social change to the country. In a Meyers Administration, "There would be no compromise to decreasing the size of government and its impact on our lives and businesses," he said. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Senglaub Enters State Rep. Race. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2002  SENGLAUB ENTERS POLITICAL RACE TO GIVE INCUMBENT POLITICIANS "RUN FOR THE MONEY" CONTACT: Dan Senglaub for State Rep. Headquarters (920) 435-5749, dansenglaublp@yahoo.com GREEN BAY, WI -- Dan Senglaub of Green Bay today announced his Libertarian bid for State Representative for in Wisconsin’s newly incorporated Eighty-eighth District. The district includes parts of Green Bay, Suamico, and Howard in Brown County. When asked why he was running, Senglaub mentioned the lack of cooperation between the two legislative houses, the inability of either house to pass meaningful reform, the attack ads that have become prevalent during campaigns and an unwillingness to deal with them by the leadership of either house. He also alluded to an arrogance exhibited by the leaders of both houses toward their own members and those of the minority parties, the scandals involving the partisan caucuses, and an administration that has repeatedly shown itself to be incapable of governing or even understanding the concept of governance. Among the agenda that Senglaub brings to the table is the true desire to lower fees and taxes to create new revenues, accountability for state employees, positive reform of the educational system, and extension of the UW college system to downtown Green Bay. The first campaign meeting for those interested in volunteering for the Senglaub campaign will be held Thursday, July 18. For details, contact Dan Senglaub at (920) 435-5749 or dansenglaublp@yahoo.com. Senglaub is dedicated to restoring integrity among legislators and has a true desire to see accountability among elected officials. Dan Senglaub will face Incumbent Republican Judy Krawczyk and Democratic opponent Brian Milz in the Nov. 5 General Election. Donations can be forwarded to: "Friends for Senglaub Committee, 119 N. Maple Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303. Treasurer, Jerald Johnson." The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Ingalls Steps Up To Say, "We Can Do Better!" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2002 INGALLS STEPS UP TO SAY, "WE CAN DO BETTER!" CONTACT: Justin Ingalls for State Representative jingalls@ez-net.com OCONTO, WI -- Justin Ingalls of Oconto has stepped up to run for State Representative in Wisconsin's Eighty-ninth district. According to Ingalls, "The two great parties, Republican and Democrat, are the bastions of power- gathering, deficient leadership, failed faith, and collusion with special interests that must claim responsibility for the results of their flawed management." "When old and poor, people may agree to anything to find shelter. They may agree to what is impossible. For the government to put policing responsibility beyond anything any police agency is called on to do on the shoulders of the weak and destitute who apply for public housing is to further abrogate the rights, indeed, abrogate with absurd and arrogant disdain the rights of our citizens." Justin Ingalls, candidate for State Representative, hopes to restore the Constitutional rights that have been all but forgotten since Democrats and Republicans took power. "Specifically, when people are searched without a warrant issued '... Upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized' (Fourth Amendment), a crime has been committed. The Court upholds these unconstitutional searches on a regular basis. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution allows no variation from its very clear and direct language. No warrant, no search. If all the conditions of the Fourth Amendment are not met, no warrant." According to Ingalls, "I have answers that may provide a start on a better path. It is for this reason, to be heard, to add my voice after many years of contemplation and consideration, that I have entered the race. I have worked out ideas and plans that can answer some of what is wrong in America. Firstly, I am willing to point to what is wrong and to say, 'We can do better!' Then, in some cases, I can show how. "We, the people, must begin to consider more the very foundations of liberty and duty and we have not much time left. My first step has been taken. I hope a great many folks will walk with me," candidate Ingalls said. Justin Ingalls will face Incumbent Republican John Gard of Peshtigo, Democratic opponent Alan Hager of Lena, and Independent Jake Neta of Lena in the Nov. 5 General Election. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Judson says, "Too much government, too much deficit!" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2002 JUDSON SAYS, "TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT, TOO MUCH DEFICIT!" CONTACT: Corey Scholtka, Campaign Coordinator Phone: 262-574-0962 E-mail: info@ScottJudson.com WebSite: http://www.ScottJudson.com WAUKESHA, WI -- Running on the Libertarian Party ticket, Scott Judson has announced his candidacy for the State of Wisconsin's 97th Assembly. Redistricting this year left the 97th Assembly without an incumbent. A resident of Waukesha, Judson is president of Judson & Associates' real estate property management division and serves on the board of directors of the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce. He has a associates degree in accounting, and has served in the US Air Force as a security officer. "I am running to return the government to its original direction of government for the people and not government for government's sake," Judson said. "Right now, government is too big, and the State of Wisconsin is facing another billion-dollar deficit. Things need to change." Judson's accounting background and entrepreneurial skills make him a viable challenger who is well suited to address the ongoing budget deficit problem in Wisconsin, said Corey Scholtka, Judson's campaign coordinator. "Using the tobacco settlement money to fix the state's recent deficit did not solve the underlying problem," Judson said. "Government spends and spends, and we will continue to be in the same predicament year after year." Judson supports a 15 to 20 percent reduction to the size of the state government. Judson is concerned about current abuses of the public trust by elected officials. He said the solution to clean up state government should not include spending additional taxpayer dollars on elected officials. "The caucus scandal demonstrated that our state government under the two-party system is incompetent and sometimes corrupt," said Judson. "We can help to reduce this corruption by eliminating the use of taxpayer money for campaigns." Judson applauds the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on school choice, and looks forward to bringing more choice to parents in Waukesha. "I believe that parents should be able to choose where to send their child to school. Tax vouchers are a way to keep education under parental control," he said. Judson will greet voters at the Waukesha County Fair on Friday July 19, Saturday July 20, and Sunday July 21 in the outdoor booth for Libertarian Ed Thompson for Governor. "I hope to meet as many voters as possible to explain that a vote for me will be a real choice and not an echo of the present assembly representatives," he said. The Libertarian Party can best be described as fiscally conservative and socially tolerant. It is fastest growing third party in Wisconsin. - 30 - Senglaub unvails education-reform package FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2002 SENGLAUB CAMPAIGN: SCHOOL REFORM PLAN UNVAILED Accredited apprenticeship programs must be revived and enacted CONTACT: Dan Senglaub for State Representative, District 88 dansenglaublp@yahoo.com, (920) 435-5749 GREEN BAY, WI -- Dan Senglaub, Libertarian candidate for State Representative, announced an education reform plan entitled “Practical Application Certification" (P.A.C.). The program will reform all public schools at a huge tax savings along with improving education for those seeking college entry courses. The plan will also give local business a chance to be involved with training their future employees the skills they will need to enter the work force. "It’s time that the career politicians realize that not all students are college bound," said Senglaub. "Going down the middle -- trying to teach everyone equally when no one is equal -- just doesn’t work," he said. Although some schools already offer apprenticeship programs, they don’t achieve full licensing by the state to practice their trade. The P.A.C. program will accomplish that, according to Senglaub. "The status quo system creates problems in the classroom and does nothing for our college-bound students or those students that will be entering the work force after graduation," the candidate said. Therefore, in his proposal, Senglaub advocates giving students school vouchers to attend any public school in the instance that their school doesn't offer the trade that they seek to study. Practical Application Certification will spark a working relationship between local schools and local business. Each business will be required to help fund their P.A.C. program. With most apprenticeship programs, the apprentice (student) will be paid minimum-wage when working for their employer. The apprentice (student) will be required to pay the school back a small portion of their pay on a weekly basis. Why will this program work? "It combines community involvement, real-world experience, practical application, student responsibility, fiscal responsibility, and economic boon," according to candidate Senglaub. And it increases the job market, keeps Wisconsin students in Wisconsin, and will enrich the Wisconsin economy. The P.A.C. program is a "win-win" for students, local industries, and taxpayers, he said. Dan Senglaub will face Republican Judy Krawczyk in Wisconsin's eighty-eighth district on November 5. The eighty-eighth district includes Green Bays eastside and the near westside of Green Bay, in Brown County. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - Senglaub: Why the budget 'fix' won't work FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2002 SENGLAUB CAMPAIGN: WHY THE INCUMBENT PARTY'S BUDGET 'FIX' WON'T WORK The Democrat-Republican plan simply won't deliver CONTACT: Dan Senglaub for State Representative, District 88 dansenglaublp@yahoo.com, (920) 435-5749 GREEN BAY, WI -- Dan Senglaub, Libertarian candidate for State Representative, announced that the politician's "Voodoo Budget Reform" proposals don’t take the fact that Wisconsin's tax base is moving out of Wisconsin. The fact that our state population is dropping at such an astronomical rate means that for every person that moves out of Wisconsin, your share of the expense for these fix budget items goes up per person. "I have read the Incumbent Party politician's plan to fix the massive budget mess. All these legislators have forgetting one inescapable fact: the state of Wisconsin has multi-million dollars in fix expenses," according to Senglaub. The Republicans and Democrats plans can not fix or reduce Wisconsin taxes or get us off the top five highest tax states in the country. "Their plans just doesn’t cut at a fast enough rate to make up the lost of revenue from sales tax or income tax generated by the exiting Wisconsin population," said candidate Senglaub. They will end up increasing taxes or fees. And that will result in more residents moving out. And around we go again. "The career politicians in Madison are actually trying to add over $49 million to the budget," said Senglaub. "We're talking money and programs that would be targeted to help groups that are big contributors to their campaigns. This incompetent, possibly criminal, approach to the state budget is how we wound-up with a $1.1 billion deficit in the first place. Instead of having the guts to be fair and cut a little from everyone, the ruling elite obviously intend to balance the budget on the backs of common people. I'm running for State Representative to remedy these blatant examples of Career Politician Syndrome, or CPS." Dan Senglaub will face Republican Judy Krawczyk in Wisconsin's eighty-eighth district on November 5. The eighty-eighth district includes Green Bays eastside and the near westside of Green Bay, in Brown County. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2002 U.S. CONGRESS IGNORES CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE FOR DECLARATION OF WAR, SAYS CANDIDATE ZASTROW Congress respects UN more than U.S. Constitution CONTACT: Jeff Zastrow for U.S. House, District 3 http://www.zastrow.us, ((715) 852-0310 EAU CLAIRE, WI -- Addressing a group of campaign supporters in his Eau Claire home, Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representatives in Wisconsin's Third District, Jeff Zastrow, said today that the resolution passed in Congress today gives more respect to the United Nations than it does to the U.S. Constitution. "This forceful resolution mentions the UN twenty-five times, while not mentioning the U.S. Constitution once," said Zastrow. Zastrow says that there has been little thought given by members of Congress voting to pass their authority to declare war on to the president. "Today the majority of politicians in Congress showed their true colors by voting to enforce UN resolutions and forget about the fact that the Constitution mandates that only Congress has the authority to declare war," he said. "I cannot believe that we now live in a country in which one man, the president, has -- and should have -- the power to send the entire nation into war and that the role of the Congress is simply to serve as a consultant and supporter for the president," said the Libertarian. "We must elect people to Congress who have a concept of protecting our national sovereignty and who understand the principles this nation was founded upon," concluded candidate Zastrow. Jeff Zastrow will face Republican Bill Arndt and incumbent Ron Kind (D-WI) in Wisconsin's Third U.S. Representative race on November 5. The third district includes parts of Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, LaCrosse, LaFayette, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Richland, Sauk, St. Croix, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties. The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in Wisconsin. The Libertarian Party advocates small government and stands for individual liberty and personal responsibility on all issues. There are currently twelve public offices or appointed offices held by Libertarians in Wisconsin -- including the office of mayor and State Representative (both held by Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith) -- and more than 500 offices held by Libertarians nationwide. - 30 - |
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