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Despite carping comments from a few libertarians of the “neutralizer” and “too pure to participate” schools, the Libertarian Party has continued to move steadily forward during the last 30 days. Total party membership, in national and state organizations, is now over 300 — which makes us (in terms of active, dues-paying members) the fourth-largest of the numerous “movement” organizations which have sprung up in the last five years. | Despite carping comments from a few libertarians of the “neutralizer” and “too pure to participate” schools, the Libertarian Party has continued to move steadily forward during the last 30 days. Total party membership, in national and state organizations, is now over 300 — which makes us (in terms of active, dues-paying members) the fourth-largest of the numerous “movement” organizations which have sprung up in the last five years. | ||
In less than four months, LP members have distributed over 10,000 pieces of party literature, including nearly 2,500 copies of the Temporary Platform — with material now going out of National HQ at the rate of over 1,000 pieces per week. | In less than four months, LP members have distributed over 10,000 pieces of party literature, including nearly 2,500 copies of the [[Document:Temporary Platform of the Libertarian Party (1971)|Temporary Platform]] — with material now going out of National HQ at the rate of over 1,000 pieces per week. | ||
This is quite an achievement; to our knowledge no other libertarian group has ever accomplished so much within such a short time of its founding. Those of you who have made this possible deserve the highest commendation. In particular, thanks are owed to [[Paul Lepanto]] in New York, [[June Grem in Illinois, [[Pete McAlpine]] in Michigan, [[Luke Zell]] in Colorado, and [[John Taylor]] in California. | This is quite an achievement; to our knowledge no other libertarian group has ever accomplished so much within such a short time of its founding. Those of you who have made this possible deserve the highest commendation. In particular, thanks are owed to [[Paul Lepanto]] in New York, [[June Grem]] in Illinois, [[Pete McAlpine]] in Michigan, [[Luke Zell]] in Colorado, and [[John Taylor]] in California. | ||
Many others have also done an outstanding job, but space limitations prevent a complete listing. So, to all of you who have done so much, many thanks — and keep up the good work. | Many others have also done an outstanding job, but space limitations prevent a complete listing. So, to all of you who have done so much, many thanks — and keep up the good work. | ||