LPMC

The LPMC's annual pitch-in holiday party is Saturday, December 19, starting at 6pm. Libertarians from everywhere, their family members and friends are invited to share the spirit of the season.

Attendees are asked to bring a food dish to share with others (such as a salad, casserole or desert) and to bring used clothing for the needy.

Additionally, the Libertarian Party of Marion County will also accept monetary donations this year to give to this year’s beneficiary, Second Helpings. Second Helpings not only distributes food and clothing, it also provides job training opportunities. Its website is http://www.secondhelpings.org/.

Sunday, 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%)

Blind Schedule

20 minutes per level, 10 minute break every 6 levels

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.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $120 per couple (married, life partner, or "significant other"). To Register, please visit: http://www.indylp.org/BillOfRightsDayDinner

Editor's Note: Following a money trail that includes the Marion County Health Dept, Clarian Health Partners, the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians, and Smoke Free Indy 
 

By Timothy Maguire, Libertarian Party of Marion County Chairman

Does Wishard need a new hospital? Is their old one deteriorating? Can Indianapolis survive if Wishard fades away? Will this new referendum increase my taxes?

All good questions. But Libertarians have good cause to mistrust the government’s claims: Its’s needed now, and it won’t cost you anything. Remember the library? The last couple of stadiums built? Bailouts?

I would urge everyone to tell the government “STOP!” this Tuesday, and let’s look at more solutions before we give approval to this new hospital, a building that we haven’t been told how it WILL be paid for.

Wishard’s side of this arguement has been circulated far and wide by the media and the marketing efforts of Wishard themselves. (They’re putting a lot of effort behind it, and they have a lot of money to gain from this referendum).

From James Majdak, the LPMC Treasurer:

Dear Libertarians,

In the spirit of voluntary charity, the Libertarian Party of Marion County is now collecting nonperishable food for our November food drive and new or gently used clothing for our December clothing drive. Additionally, we will also accept monetary donations this year.

This year’s beneficiary is Second Helpings. Second Helpings not only distributes food and clothing, they also provide job training opportunities. Their website is http://www.secondhelpings.org/.

By Evan Matthews, a Hoosier Libertarian.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Smoking bans are onerous, misguided and dangerous. As Indianapolis lawmakers debate whether the Circle City requires more stringent smoking legislation, they should stop to consider the economic and realistic implications.

The owner of a private establishment, be it bar, bowling alley or barber shop, should be able to determine whether or not smoking is permissible on their property. Proprietors would display a sign on the door, reading either “Smoking” or “Non-Smoking,” both enforced with vigor. Individuals would then be able to make informed and individual choices, free from government coercion.

About three-fourths of the population are non-smokers. Establishments would be foolish to alienate this huge market. As a result, many will enforce their own bans in order to cater to clientele. Government intervention isn't needed to create non-smoking environments in private establishments.