Libertarian Party of Colorado, R.I.P.

The Libertarian Party of Colorado is dead. All that remains is a walking corpse without a soul.

From May 21-23, the LPCO held its annual convention in Estes Park. Fewer than 45 voting members nominated a Libertarian candidate for state legislature who has pledged to violate the right of self-defense.

According to Steve Gresh (and others), only one person voted for None of the Above to protest the nomination of Mark Brophy, who signed a survey from Rocky Mountain Gun Owners saying he supports the so-called "assault weapons" ban, local ordinances that limit the right to bear arms, and Brady registration checks at gun shows.

This should concern any libertarian. One of our main strengths against the two major parties is our status as the "party of principle". If we attempt to compromise on issues like this, we will ultimately lose our ability to make a difference. Being a libertarian is not about getting elected at any cost.

Posted on 2004-05-26 22:20:28.0 by matthew@triggerfinger.org

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