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Reason Magazine's Nick Gillespie put together a fantastic post on Reason's Hit & Run blog, covering several different angles that lead up to a handful of conclusions, but mainly: the majority of American don't want to see a sweeping solution that could hurt the economy.

I'm no expert, but I find it reasonable to believe that man's pollution could impact climate globally. However, I don't believe that capping emissions in the USA at the rates frequently discussed are worth doing. Just as Bush's pre-emptive war struck me as a huge, out-of-proportion response to a low probability possible future catastrophic outcome, the usual cap solutions I see strike me as parallels.

By Mike Kole, Originally posted at Kole Hard Facts.

It seems like there is endless restlessness by those who wish to use the power of government to force businesses to involuntarily adopt no-smoke policies. From WTHR 13's report:

A City-County Council committee approved a tighter ban in a 4-2 vote. The measure is designed to further reduce health effects of secondhand smoke especially on non-smoking workers at bars and clubs.

City Councilor Christine Scales questioned the wisdom of expanding the current restrictions. "Why a total ban? We're talking about serious liberty interests at stake here. Smoking is legal," she said.

I happen to like no-smoke establishments. I choose to patronize them. However, I get hung up on the phrase "the pursuit of happiness". People define that in different ways. For me, playing hockey is one avenue to happiness. For others, it's smoking a cigarette in a bar. I no more want a group of busybodies to outlaw my ability to play hockey on the basis of safety and eliminating risky behavior than smokers or bar owners want this ban. It's the third parties, those who don't even participate in the ownership or behavior, who are driving this law. That makes their efforts very suspect to me. I don't trust little dictators.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Becoming a candidate can be a daunting thing, in the face of tangled election laws and the task of building an organization that will help execute a candidate’s plan. In recognition of the challenges of being a candidate, the Libertarian Party of Indiana is hosting a candidate training seminar, on Saturday, October 10, at 11am, in downtown Indianapolis.

Executive Director Chris Spangle talks about the hurdles facing candidates, and the support the LPIN will be giving in this event. Spangle turns the tables on host Mike Kole, who gives a sneak preview of his presentation at the event.

Listen to the new podcast here: LPIN Podcast: 039 LPIN Candidate Training Event Upcoming

The LPIN podcast is a feature of the LPIN, highlighting candidate and member efforts through direct interviews. The program is hosted by Libertarian Party of Hamilton County Chair Mike Kole. You can also subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. You can also search for this podcast in the iTunes directory.

Audio can be used freely if attributed to LPIN and www.lpin.org.

KOKOMO, IN - After a year or so of deep involvement in the broader liberty movement, Jerry Titus found his political home with the Libertarian Party. Titus was recently elected Chair of his county affiliate, and has taken the ball and run with it, meeting with fellow Libertarians, talking important local issues, and charting a course to run candidates for the 2010 ballot.

For this edition of the Podcast, Titus discussed the recent first business meeting and plans for the near future.

Listen to the new podcast here: LPIN Podcast: 038 Jerry Titus on the organization of the Howard County Libertarian Party affiliate

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Today marks the 222nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States federal government, with the signing of the US Constitution in Philadelphia. Both Democrats and Republicans seem to use their time in power to chip away at the limitations on government, so, is there is anything to celebrate?

2008 Libertarian candidate for US House in Indiana’s District 7, Sean Shepard, discusses the threats against, and the strengths of, the US Constitution.

Listen to the new podcast here: LPIN Podcast: 037 Constitution Day - A day for celebration or worry? Discussion with Sean Shepard.

OSCEOLA, IN - Among State Chair Sam Goldstein’s goals for 2010 is a challenger for each of the 100 Indiana House and 25 Indiana Senate seats on the next ballot. The first to seek nomination is Ron Cenkush, of Osceola, in St. Joe County.

Cenkush is challenging in Indiana House District 5 on a platform that includes the elimination of property taxes, reducing the regulatory burden on small business, and term limits. Ron has filed his papers and is already campaigning, although his official kickoff event is scheduled for September 19.

Ron Cenkush’s campaign website: http://cenkush2010.webhop.net.

Listen to the new podcast here: LPIN Podcast: 035 Ron Cenkush is first Libertarian Indiana House candidate, for 2010.

The LPIN podcast is a feature of the LPIN, highlighting candidate and member efforts through direct interviews. The program is hosted by Libertarian Party of Hamilton County Chair Mike Kole. You can also subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. You can also search for this podcast in the iTunes directory.

Audio can be used freely if attributed to LPIN and www.lpin.org.

The role of the Libertarian Party within the larger libertarian movement is sometimes the source of contention, even for luminaries such as LP founder David Nolan. While winning may not be the only thing, it is important, as Executive Director Chris Spangle explains. Spangle points out that there are several things that political parties can do that think tanks cannot, and shows that the two are best complementary, and not redundant.

Podcast note: We are back on a regular weekly schedule after a Summer hiatus.

Listen to the new podcast here: LPIN Podcast: 032 Chris Spangle on LP’s role - to educate or to win elections?

The LPIN podcast is a weekly feature of the LPIN, highlighting candidate and member efforts through direct interviews. The program is hosted by Libertarian Party of Hamilton County Chair Mike Kole. You can also subscribe through iTunes by clicking here. You can also search for this podcast in the iTunes directory.

Audio can be used freely if attributed to LPIN and www.lpin.org.