4/20 Police say “LEGALIZE DRUGS!!”
Find out why on April 20th, 7:00 pm
Philadelphia Inquirer Building, West Conshohocken
Join former Maryland State Police Maj. Stanford “Neill” Franklin
of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (www.leap.cc)
for a frank discussion about the failed “war on drugs.”
“It pains me to know that there is a solution for preventing tragedy and nothing is being one because of ignorance, stubbornness, unsubstantiated fear and greed.” eill Franklin, a 32-year law enforcement veteran, retired from the Maryland State Police n 1999. During his time on the force he held the position of commander for the Education nd Training Division and the Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement. Major
Franklin instituted and oversaw the very first Domestic Violence Investigative Units for he Maryland State Police. After 23 years of dedicated service to the Maryland State olice, he was recruited in 2000 by the Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department o reconstruct and command Baltimore’s Education and Training Section.
Like so many young police officers he never questioned the law, the policy or even the rders or direction from superiors. He was a soldier who took the orders and applied them to he letter of the law. He was proud of his work, taking druggies off the street and of the hundreds of arrests he made. Hearing Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke speak to this failed “war on drugs” policy caused him to give the “war on drugs” another look. Once he took the time to check the statistics, to notice the demographics, to see the disparity between aws and those in prison, to notice the homicide rate and why it was so high, he knew something was just not right.
Neill is motivated by the high number of civilian lives lost, and the many police officers who give their lives in this unnecessary war.
LEAP (www.leap.cc) is made up of over 10,000 current and former members of the law enforcement and criminal justice ommunities who are speaking out about the failures of our existing drug policies. Those policies have failed, and ontinue to fail, to effectively address the problems of drug abuse, especially the problems of juvenile drug use, the problems of addiction, and the problems of crime caused by the existence of a criminal black market in drugs.
Doors open at 7:00 pm. The presentation begins at 7:30. Beverages at a nearby pub will follow.
Philadelphia Inquirer Building, Schuylkill River Road & 3rd Street, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/inquirerbuilding
For more information call 610-539-8825 or visit http://libertarian.meetup.com/251
MICHAEL BADNARIK’S FAMOUS CONSTITUTION CLASS
This is the highly-acclaimed 8-hour class taught by author and Constitutional scholar, Michael Badnarik. In 8 hours, Mr. Badnarik covers far more than you learned in years of high school or college, in a way you’ll never forget! You simply won’t find a higher quality education relating to the U.S. Constitution anywhere else. This is your one chance, so grab it while you still can!
Class Name: Introduction to the Constitution
Duration: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with breaks)
Cost: 100 FRNs
For more information please see Mr. Badnarik’s website, www.ConstitutionPreservation.org.
Philadelphia Rally to End the Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank is at the root of our economic crisis!
On November 22, 1910 a malevolent creature was conceived in the darkness. Ninety-eight years after its illegitimate conception, we will gather at the gates of its lair to signal the beginning of its end. Join us!
Thirty-Seven Cities. One Purpose.
10:00 AM:Meet on the west side of City Hall (across from the Clothespin)
11:22 AM: March to the Federal Reserve Bank (6th & Arch)
1:00 PM: FREE seminar with famous speakers at the National Constitution Center!
Speakers will include:
- Rep. Sam Rohrer (www.SamRohrer.com)
- Mr. Michael Badnarik (www.ConstitutionPreservation.org)
- Ms. Lynn Landes (www.TheLandesReport.com/VotingSecurity.htm)
- Mr. Walter Reddy (www.CommitteesOfSafety.org)
- Larken Rose (www.kickingthedragon.com)
- Mr. Tom Lingenfelter (www.TomLingenfelter.com)
Download PDF flyers to print and distribute:
Letter Size: http://tinyurl.com/d8o7e7
3-up: http://tinyurl.com/catlxy
Sound Money for America!
www.EndTheFed.us
Candidate Workshop
We had a productive day with our Candidate Workshop, I am excited to be part of our organization! More to follow on the workshop, but here was the original ad for the workshop.
Do you pay attention to government activity? Are you unhappy with the status quo? Would you like to make a difference protecting your community from the government? Would you like to see the Libertarian message on TV, newspaper and radio? Would you like to nail the incumbent in a public debate?
We are seeking Libertarian candidates and campaign volunteers for 2009 and 2010 races. You can help us win local races this year and prepare for high profile races next year. Whether your interests are local, statewide or national, we need dedicated Libertarians at all levels.
Our candidates are the heart and soul of the Libertarian Party. Libertarian campaigns are our chance to go on the offensive. You can make a difference without quitting your job or spending a fortune. It’s easier than most people think.
Are you qualified? If you have read the constitution and love freedom, then you are more qualified than virtually any old party candidate.
To explain the candidate process, the Montgomery County Libertarian Committee is hosting a free workshop on March 7th. Elected Libertarians and experienced candidates will be on hand to answer questions. All potential candidates and campaign volunteers are welcome. To register, please click here or RSVP or email montgomery@lppa.org or call 610-636-8039.