Tom, I hope you don't mind me asking again, as I have not seen your answer yet. What is the position of SL on sex between adults and children?
-Mark +++++++++++++++++ Dear Fellow Libertarians: I am pleased to announce that Christine Smith has accepted my invitation to serve as Chapter Coordinator for Stonewall Libertarians from the great state of Colorado. http://www.stonewalllibertarians.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Stonewall_Libertarians You may recognize Christine Smith's name because she is a declared candidate for the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination in 2008. Not only has she joined Stonewall Libertarians but she has also placed the following statement on her campaign website: ---------------------------------------------------- "I appreciate the Libertarian Party's long-time respect (as evidenced in their platform) for sexual rights and opposition to discrimination. As I was working on elaborating on my views regarding the issues of such discriminatory federal policies as the Don't Ask Don't Tell military policy, the Defense of Marriage Act, etc., I discovered the policy statement of the Stonewall Libertarians said it all. Thus, I'd like to share the Stonewall Libertarians Policy Statement with all my website and blog visitors. It precisely and concisely expresses my political view and beliefs, thus I share it with you (used with permission, quoted from The Stonewall Libertarians): THE STONEWALL LIBERTARIANS POLICY STATEMENT I believe in full equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals regardless of their sexual orientations or perceived gender identity or presentation. I would call for the immediate repeal of federal and state Defense of Marriage Acts. I would do away with the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, thus allowing our gay and lesbian service men and women to serve their country openly and proudly. I oppose the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment and all state constitutional amendments seeking to define marriage as a bond between one man and one woman. I would do away with all special benefits and privileges granted to individuals on the basis of their marital status. I would like all state governments and localities to get out of the business of granting marriage licenses and allow people to enter into contractual relationships to order their lives as they see fit, but so long as the government continues to grant marriage licenses to heterosexual couples, I believe gay couples are entitled to the "equal protection" of the laws and should be allowed to obtain government issued marriage licenses as well. I do not believe the government should require religious institutions to perform marriage ceremonies that go against their church doctrine. I oppose all laws that discriminate against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered Americans and feel they deserve full equality under the law." ---------------------------------------------------- I am honored Christine has agreed to help Stonewall Libertarians in its efforts to spread the message of liberty to all who believe in personal freedom. In Liberty, Dr. Tom Stevens Executive Director Stonewall Libertarians
