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The Liberty Beacon
The Official Newsletter of the Libertarian Party of Indiana

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November 23, 2009
Health Care Reform
The Liberty Beacon: We Must Stop Abusing the System to Fix Health Care
By Ryan Liedtky, Originally published in the South Bend Tribune.

When it comes to health care, or any of a number of other issues regarding government, we tend to pervert ourselves with simple notions on all sides.
 
On one side we have the common minimalist approach, which makes sense.
 
On the other side, we have the common socialist approach, which also makes sense.
 
The problem is that both sides reduce the argument to such simple notions that it cannot be refuted, except, sadly, by reality.
 
With health care we must be idiots if we think a socialist plan is free. It is not. It costs money, coming from the taxpayers, and specifically the rich (who happen to be the ones providing jobs). A prime example of how this is not free can be found in European nations that put this plan into use.
 
There are a few realities that often go overlooked.

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New County Chairs Elected!
Libertarian Party of Lake County Elects New Chairman

LPINLogoLOWELL, IN -- Libertarians in Lake County gathered last night for their annual convention to elect new officers. Jeff Duensing was elected as Chairman of the County Party. Duensing has served as Vice Chairman for the County Organization for the last term, as well as running for Congress in District 1 and as Central Committee Representative. His goals are to recruit candidates for every office in the County, and to increase the party's membership. 
 
Jeanine Kirpec was elected as Vice Chair. Janice Glueckert was elected the new Treasurer, and the Secretary remains Bert Bell.


Libertarian Party of Johnson County Elects New Chairman


GREENWOOD, IN -- Members of the Libertarian Party of Johnson County met last night to re-activate their County Party. A Convention was held to elect new officers, affirm by-laws, and discuss future plans. The Johnson County Party has been inactive in the last few years, but John Lowe took the lead in reorganizing the County several months ago.

Erwin Salazar was elected to serve as Chairman. Salazar is a Franklin resident, and currently works as an air traffic controller for the FAA. John Lowe was elected Vice Chair. Deb Turley will serve as Secretary, and Ed Dilts as Treasurer.

In the coming months, Salazar has set simple, yet important goals for the organization. The Libertarian Party of Johnson County will work on building a web presence to promote the party and communicate with membership. They are also actively recruiting candidates, and will build the party through several strong State and Local level candidates in 2010.
Several December Fundraisers Planned in Indianapolis
LP of Marion County Hosting Second Poker Tournament

Indy FlagSunday, December 6, 2009
4pm to 8pm Just Judy's Restaurant 
2210 E 54th Street 
Indianapolis, IN

Initial Buy-in: $100 
Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is canceled) 
Additional buy-in's allowed within the first two hours.
PRIZES (assuming 50 players) 
1st: $1500 (30%) 
2nd: $1000 (20%) 
3rd: $500 (10%)

Register now and get $10 off!
($10 Deposit required)
Indiana Charity Game Night License Nbr. 119145


LP of Marion County to Hold Annual Bill of Rights Day Dinner Fundraiser


Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Maple Creek Golf and Country Club
Street: 10501 East 21st Street
City/Town: Indianapolis, IN

This is the LPMC's annual year-end fundraiser/celebration, with proceeds benefiting our 2010 race for Secretary of State. Half of the proceeds will go towards SOS spending in Marion County, Forty-Percent will go towards the LPMC, and Ten-Percent will benefit the LPIN.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $120 per couple (married, life partner, or "significant other").

To Register and for more info, please visit: http://www.indylp.org/BillOfRightsDayDinner.

Chairman Tim Maguire has also developed a plan for LPIN members to attend for free! If you are interested in this, please email Maguire at [email protected].

Guest Speaker: David Bego, author of "The Devil at My Doorstep: How I Survived a Three-Year War with Big Labor and Protected My Employees and Business."
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