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 Numerous changes were made in the [[Document:National Platform 1974|LP Platform]] (the LP is the only major political party to adopt a new platform every two years rather than once every four years).  The debate on the taxation plank was the longest and most heated of the convention.  The text of this plank was ultimately unanimously adopted and it reflects the spirit of cooperation among the delegates in Dallas:
+"Since we believe that all persons are entitled to keep the fruits of their labor, we are opposed to all government activity which consists of the forcible collection of money or goods from individuals in violation of their individual rights.  Specifically, we support:
+a) those who challenge the payment of taxes on legal and constitutional grounds; and
+b) the eventual repeal of all taxation.
+"We oppose as involuntary servitude any legal requirements forcing employers or business owners to serve as tax collectors for federal, state, or local tax agencies."
+The convention adopted strong planks favoring emphasis on reparations in criminal cases (as opposed to emphasis on punishment) and in opposition to involuntary commitment to mental institutions. Two proposed amendments to the United State Constitution, the [[Liberty Amendment]], was also endorsed.
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