RichmondLiberty.orgCovering the latest developments pertaining to Constitutionally Limited Government, Individual Liberty, and Personal Responsibility in the Richmond Metro Area since 2002.The Anti-Gunners Never Give Up- June 29, 2008 The orginal story is about a way to reduce gun deaths in the US. If the number they quote is accurate (12,000) then there has been a significant reduction in gun deaths over the last decade. The original story can be found at http:www.latimes.comnewsopinionla-op-sugarman29-2008jun29,0,1307373.story. It's simply suggesting another big government power grab similar to the tobacco settlement. For fun, I thought I'd rewrite the story to take on something much more dangerous in our daily lives:.http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/the_antigunners_never_give_up.php Supreme court ends DC gun ban- June 26, 2008 http:www.cnn.com2008US0626scotus.gunsindex.htmlhttp://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/supreme_court_ends_dc_gun_ban.php Henrico convention tonight- June 18, 2008 The Libertarian Party of Henrico will be holding its annual convention at 6:30 PM Wednesday evening, at North Park Branch Library, 8508 Franconia Road, Richmond VA 23227 (12 mile from I-95 exit 83). The attendance of all interested libertarians is requested for the election of officers and any proposed amendments.http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/henrico_convention_tonight.php Future of homeschooling in CA up for appeal- June 17, 2008 The February ruling by a California court that broke with that state's long tradition of homeschooling will appear before a court of appeals on June 23, effectively determining whether all homeschooling families in the state will be allowed to continue or forced to enroll their children. Since HSLDA is the organization that provides legal defense for homeschooling families all over the country, it's fitting that HSLDA chairman Mike Farris will be keynote speaker for the defense. He will...http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/future_of_homeschooling_in_ca.php The Quagmire of Party Politics- June 16, 2008 by Robert Russo Anyone who takes up the fight for liberty discovers our enemy has no name, face or brand. It is not any one institution that is empowered to stifle civil liberties but their collaboration in which corruption exists. When we target government, power is switched over to private industry and vice versa, a relationship in which morals, laws and accountability slip namelessly and facelessly through the cracks. Examples of this union are Halliburton and other government...http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/the_quagmire_of_party_politics.php OLF plans move closer to home- June 7, 2008 The Prince George Journal reported on Thursday that plans to build the Outlying Landing Field across a large swath of western Prince George County near the Tri-Cities have overlooked the existence of several local churches within that tract. (This is a local paper with no online presence.) The Navy's "scoping period" to report any issues with this project ends today. Tomorrow a televised interview with representatives from three VA counties and a Navy spokesman will air at 11:30 AM on WVEC...http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/olf_plans_move_closer_to_home.php Help needed to get LP on the ballot- June 4, 2008 Two opportunities to spread the petition to get senate candidate Bill Redpath on the ballot are coming up this week. The LP will have a booth at the Ashland Strawberry Faire on Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Several shifts are open or show up anytime and be welcome. The Home Educators Association is having its 25th annual convention and fair as well from Thursday through Saturday at the Convention Center. Although the LP has a less official presence there it is an excellent location. There is a...http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/help_needed_to_get_lp_on_the_b.php Patrick Henry Supper Club Tonight- June 3, 2008 The Patrick Henry Supper Club presents: Alan Pell Crawford author of "Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson" www.amazon.comTwilight-Monticello-Final-Thomas-Jeffersondp1400060796 The PHSC will meet at its usual location, Eastern Buffet, 7586 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23294 (in Merchants Walk Shopping Center). Dinner is at 6pm and the main event is 7pm.http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/patrick_henry_supper_club_toni_1.php Candidates' grades are latest smear target- June 2, 2008 http:www.inrich.comcvaricnews.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-06-02-0159.html This story is worth posting only as an example of the utter ridiculousness and depravity of academic mudslinging, which mostly occurs between school principals and superintendents discovered to be lacking in certification. Outgoing Richmond Police Chief Rodney Monroe has been hit with the allegation that the bachelor's degree he received last year was not fully credited, a challenge emailed in by an "anonymous...http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/candidates_grades_are_latest_s.php Bob Barr meetup June 15- June 2, 2008 A new Bob Barr meetup group has been formed out of the previous Ron Paul membership and resources. A brief introductory meeting has been scheduled. For more info go to bobbarr.meetup.com23gj=wg2_ej1b. Date: June 15 Time: 7 PM Place: Barnes & Noble, 5501 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23230 (in Libbie Place)http://www.richmondliberty.org/mt/2008/06/bob_barr_meetup_june_15.php |