| |
 |
Florida County Backs Local Libertarian Downsizing Effort - News-Press.com -- "Lee County won't take over the mobile irrigation lab because the majority of county commissioners think the money to run it could be better spent... The Libertarian majority Lee Soil and Water Conservation District Board voted Jan. 11 to eliminate the lab, saying the program was a waste of tax money. The Libertarian Party's platform is one of promoting liberty, where individuals control their own fate with little government interference."
Pennsylvania Libertarians Fighting REAL ID Act - PhillyBURBS.com -- "The Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania has pointed to the problems that would arise if computer problems shut down the national data bank. Presumably people would be unable to board airplanes, enter federal buildings or cash a check at a bank. The party on Monday urged Pennsylvania's General Assembly to follow the example of Maine's Legislature and reject Real ID."
Libertarians take board, cut waste - News-Press opinion by Kim Hawk -- I turned my attention to both our employees and said, "I feel sad that I am about to vote to end your jobs but I am going to do what I believe is right, not what I think is nice." I now know how uncomfortable and awkward it feels to look government workers in the eye and tell them "You're fired."
Maine rejects Real ID Act - CNet News article "Maine overwhelmingly rejected federal requirements for national identification cards on Thursday, marking the first formal state opposition to controversial legislation scheduled to go in effect for Americans next year."
| |