In the Sunday Denver POST, 1Mar09, the
editorial page (W.D.Singleton-Publisher/G.L.Moore, ed.) noted: The
journalist's commitment "is from the heritage of righting
images, demanding accountability, and helping readers make sense of
an increasingly complex world."
It appears to me Libertarian
delegates owe supporters a similar commitment, making the Party
meaningful in kinship with the average voter. It is to lead voters that the
Party exists. Conventioneers set policies that express the
core of service to citizens, those believed better
alternatives to government. However, it is not just for supportive
Libertarians that representatives congregate, but for all citizens
who seek to escape the tyranny of their neighbors.
Basically,
we gather to provide a plan for reform of governments at every level, to change
the rulesof a collective culture that has developed in "an increasingly
complex world." No one can say what may be bestfor all, but we can certainly
aim at what's not working and move to
correct the discrepancies in our view.
A long time ago
(in a land far away?) some wise person advised: "First, heal
thyself." I think it was being applied to physicians, but it
certainly applies to any political Party, wherever. Too long
powerful, all groups tend to corruption of ideals, as history
teaches. Again, and again, the vulgate cries for restoration of its
ideals lost to greed and selfishness of leaders. The basic tenet of
leadership is: "Follow me," but in order to be followed the
leader must be demonstrably worthy--better than what is extant.
The Libertarian
Party professes allegiance to the ideals of libertarian constituents,
but follows old paths, emulating the bullies in charge of the
nation--failing to lead to better paths. It is not conservatism that
governs our ways, but failing to show a true difference to what is
commonly accepted as 'the best we can do.'
It is time for
a new Moses to lead us out of the wilderness of apathy and
subjugation, out from under the thumb of oppressive codes formed in
other days--a long time ago (yesterday). In considering who may be
such a leader, One hopes the delegates will select a representative
of the Party who stands for "walking the talk," and "laying
it on the line," with progress and growth of our vision of
pathways to excellence in our society--who can formulate a plan that
we all can execute.
Our
people cry out for change. Change is,
a given--inexorable, cosmic. Others promise, but is only the appearanceof
"better ways" that prevail. The high priests of our
current rulers--who make rules for us (not them) live in white houses
and temples of stone (in a land far away), giving us the same ol'
stuff, year after year, election after election.
The
coming Libertarian Party meeting should not be just another party,
something better than the old song (Meet Me In St. Louis, Louis/e).
It should be the opening to our progress in 2012, The
Year of Change.This meeting is preparation for liberal progress from
conservative
values, where Libertarians will hold the elite credentials for all
who care about their freedom to live their own lives in concert with
one another.
Personally,
I believe a good start would be to "get out of Dodge,"
where the environment is one of deception and selfishness ('all for
One and none for all'). Observers may then believe Libertarian
leaders are not just following the same ol' path in competition with
bullies against whom they cannot prevail. I advocate a return to
roots for the Party, and hope to see the new leadership include
office relocation as a first step. "We have met the enemy, and
it is us." [Pogo/Kelly]
Think about it.
[For
those who may ask (or may not), I choose not to attend your meeting
as being too far from my health care provider, a current need.
May yourchoices lead you to a deserved destination.]
--"Dr. Bud," Jeffco (CO) Agent/Treasurer
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