Topic: Libertarian Party

A caller from Atlanta discusses the growth of the libertarian movement and the challenges of the Libertarian Party's stance on drug decriminalization. The hosts admit that while they support personal freedom, the total decriminalization of drugs remains a difficult and "sticky" issue for many supporters.

Host Gary Johnson introduces the program Live & Let Live on the Logos Radio Network, airing Sunday nights. The featured guest is Carla Howell, Executive Director of the Libertarian Party, who joins to discuss her efforts to repeal the Massachusetts state income tax and her experience running against Mitt Romney.

The Libertarian Party will hold its presidential nominating convention in Las Vegas during the first weekend of May. The selected nominee will run in the general election against Barack Obama and the Republican candidate, offering a platform focused on shrinking government.

Caller Terry Lewis Barker discusses the "choke point" in human history where technology can either destroy the planet or enable civilization to expand into the asteroid belt for minerals. Barker advocates for the Libertarian Party's principle of non-aggression, arguing that society must move away from the paradigm of "bully or be bullied." The conversation emphasizes individual self-reliance over dependence on "Big Daddy government."

The discussion questions whether the "no right to socialize" ruling would eventually apply to religious gatherings in churches. The hosts explore the Libertarian Party's stance on drug decriminalization, acknowledging it as a "sticky situation." They argue that while substances like gasoline or fertilizer can be dangerous, the focus should be on the abuse of products rather than their legality.

The local Libertarian position against the Austin Independent School District bond proposal emphasizes that property taxes function as a lien against homes, jeopardizing the housing security of families. Critics argue that population growth should provide sufficient tax revenue without new debt and that the $600,000 spent on promoting the bond is a misuse of public funds. They urge voters to reject the proposal to stop the cycle of increasing debt and "financial slavery."

The distinction between modern "liberals" and "conservatives" is dismissed as a false dichotomy, with both parties serving the same elite management teams. Classical liberalism is equated with libertarianism and the principles of the founding fathers. Hillary Clinton's dismissal of "right-wing conspiracies" is viewed as a tactic to conflate factual documentation of government corruption with fringe theories like UFOs.

Ron Neal, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Travis County, speaks against the Absence Student Assistance Program (ASAP). He argues that sending armed constables to the homes of truant students is an unconstitutional infringement on individual liberty. Neal calls for citizens to attend County Commissioners Court meetings to demand the total abolition of the program.