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The '''Libertarian Party of Nebraska''' ('''LPNE''') is the State affiliate party of the national [[Libertarian Party]]. | |||
We believe government is responsible TO us, not FOR us. Our view of government is that of a necessary evil; one that must be kept in-check by an aware and informed public. | ==Platform== | ||
===Smaller Government=== | |||
We believe government is responsible TO us, not FOR us. Our view of government is that of a necessary evil; one that must be kept in-check by an aware and informed public. | |||
===Lower Taxes=== | |||
When a government taxes its citizens, it is essentially taking resources of one to give to another. We believe government is, by its nature, inefficient and spends our money with wanton abandon. We feel citizens should choose what to do with their money and their resources.<BR /> | When a government taxes its citizens, it is essentially taking resources of one to give to another. We believe government is, by its nature, inefficient and spends our money with wanton abandon. We feel citizens should choose what to do with their money and their resources.<BR /> | ||
===More Freedom=== | |||
Our lives belong to us, not the state. Things such as mandatory service, warrantless searches, and intrusions on rights guaranteed by birth are not in keeping with the Constitution or common sense. | Our lives belong to us, not the state. Things such as mandatory service, warrantless searches, and intrusions on rights guaranteed by birth are not in keeping with the Constitution or common sense. | ||
==Past Officers== | ==Past Officers== | ||
===Chair=== | |||
*[[Steven Bode]] (c. 1994) | *[[Steven Bode]] (c. 1994) | ||
*[[Andy Miller]] (c. 1995) | *[[Andy Miller]] (c. 1995) | ||
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*[[Gene Siadek]] (2009—before 2018) | *[[Gene Siadek]] (2009—before 2018) | ||
===Vice Chair=== | |||
*[[Michael Compton]] (c. 2008) | *[[Michael Compton]] (c. 2008) | ||
*[[Jerry Kosch]] (c. 2006) | *[[Jerry Kosch]] (c. 2006) | ||
*[[Klaus Linder]] (2009—before 2018) | *[[Klaus Linder]] (2009—before 2018) | ||
===Other=== | |||
*[[Chris Costello]], ''treasurer'' (2001-2010) | *[[Chris Costello]], ''treasurer'' (2001-2010) | ||
*[[Danny Cox]], ''secretary'' (2008 - ?) | *[[Danny Cox]], ''secretary'' (2008 - ?) | ||