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Libertarians Prepare Tax Eve Banquet, VP Candidate to Speak
The Libertarian Party of the Mahoning Valley will host its second annual Tax
Day Eve Dinner on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at the Comfort Inn and Suites
in
Austintown, Ohio. Libertarians believe the income tax creates more problems
than it solves, and is an inefficient source of government revenue.
"We're really looking forward to this event," says John Fockler, Secretary
of
the LPO and a past Chair of the LPMV. "This is a great chance for
Libertarians
- and those concerned about the future of liberty in America - to meet,
share
a meal, and participate in some stimulating conversation."
Vice-Presidential candidate Richard Campagna will be the banquet's guest
speaker. Dr. Campagna is a multi-disciplinary professional who has a long
and
distinguished record in public and community service. He is also an
international businessman, a university instructor and a legal/psychological
counselor.
A native New Yorker, he has lived in Iowa for 13 years with his wife, Odalys
(also an attorney and college instructor) and his son Robert. Campagna is
fluent in six languages and is an accomplished legal, literary and medical
interpreter. He brings a philosophical approach to political discourse and
is
a staunch defender of the right to privacy, non-interventionism, personal
liberty and economic freedom.
Robert Butler, the new Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Ohio
will discuss the party's Small Business Initiative. "Small businesses in
Ohio
need tax cuts. We have the best prepared employees in the world, but we
can't
compete without lower taxes."
Please contact Milt Norris at 330-533-1210 to make a reservation.
