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Guns for Tots
On January 22, Manhattan LP
spokesman Jim Lesczynski
publicly announced the
"philanthropic" campaign, which
will work to give toy guns .
including water pistols and cap
guns -- to the city's children. The
drive is a response to a new bill
that would prohibit the sale or
possession of any toy gun.
The anti-toy-gun bill (Int. 0298), sponsored by city council members David Weprin (D-Queens) and Albert Vann (D-Brooklyn), would make it illegal to sell or possess any toy gun. Currently, it is legal in New York City to sell toy guns that are brightly colored or otherwise obviously not actual firearms.
Manhattan Convention Held January 11
Nationally-renowned speaker
Vin Suprynowicz headlined the
convention; local LPNY
leaders Gary Greenberg and
Don Silberger also addressed
the assembled Libertarians
and guests at Manhattan's
1050 restaurant.
New officers were elected at the MLP's annual convention:
Manhattan LP Chair Gary Snyder Media Relations Jim Lesczynski Secretary/Treasurer James Eisert Fundraising Director Buck Crutchfield Membership Director Joseph DobrianIn accepting the office of Chair, Gary asked that each member consider what brought the members together. Despite any possible differences, we were gathered together because of our value of Freedom, our value of Liberty. Make an effort to respect each member's interest in freedom.
Gary also spoke concerning the Free State Project. He asked a familiar simple question. What would you do for freedom?
Monroe County Convention February 8
The Rochester-area
Libertarian chapter is pleased
to present Jim Lark, former LP
National Chair (2001-2002), as
its keynote speaker. Jim lived
in Rochester in years past and
has graciously agreed to take
a break from his heavy
teaching schedule at the
University of Virginia in order
to reunite with old friends and
make new ones. This is a
unique opportunity to meet one
of the most distinguished
Libertarians in the country.
They are also happy to
welcome back Scott Jeffrey,
the LP candidate for Governor
of New York in 2002. He will
share the experiences
acquired in conducting three
political campaigns in as many
years, including the most
successful petition drive in the
state in 20 years. They also
welcome Dr. John Klofas,
Chairman of the Department of
Criminal Justice at RIT, as
their third speaker. Doors open
at 10:30 AM, and a brief
business meeting will be held
at 3pm. Buffet lunch and other
speakers: $35 after 2/4/03, $20
for students. Send a check
payable to LPMC to 224
Ellicott St, Rochester, NY,
14619.
When: Saturday February 8, Where: 2003 Radisson Inn, 175 Jefferson Rd Henrietta, NY For more info, call Steve Healey at (585) 529-9354, or see http://www.rochesterlp.org