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LIBERTY FOR MAINE NEWS RELEASE
PO Box 961
Portland ME 04104

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2009

 CONTACT:  James Oaksun
603.397.3387

 LIBERTY FOR MAINE FORMED

Saco, Maine - Today, Liberty for Maine was formed.  The new organization will advance the interests of freedom and liberty in Maine in an active, creative and assertive manner, offer support to similar efforts underway in many other states and nationally, and engage in other activities as appropriate.

James Oaksun, 47, a Saco businessman and a Maine delegate to the 2008 Libertarian National Convention, chairs the new group.  According to Oaksun, the group has a full slate of officers, and its operating bylaws are available upon request.  The group has also declared its support for the Statement of Principles of the national Libertarian Party.

 Mr. Oaksun said, "Many important efforts are in progress across Maine and across America right now, and there are many people here in Maine who are totally frustrated and discouraged because there has been no organization in Maine that has worked actively, publicly and consistently to chart a new course toward freedom.  Until now.

 "Over the next 90 days," Oaksun continued, "our new group will focus on education, outreach and marketing, principally at the major summer festivals in Maine which attract thousands of visitors from across Maine and across America.  We will start with the Southern Maine Pride events in June.  With the recent passage of marriage equality here in Maine and the likelihood of a referendum campaign on the matter, the Maine LGBT community and its allies are energized like never before. It's a golden opportunity to align Maine libertarians in support of a vital and immediate human rights and freedom issue."

 Oaksun said Liberty for Maine would work in concert with its principal corporate sponsor, Virtual Galt Corporation, in advancement of freedom.

For a more-or-less current time line, see Mike Seebeck's blog http://muddythoughts.blogspot.com/2009/05/timeline-of-duesgate.html  This article is heavily based on Seebeck's superb work in preparing that line.

Several weeks ago, the LNC Judiciary Committee heard Lee Wrights' appeal of his removal from office.  The hearing was the first time in twenty years that the LNC Judicial Committee had met.  The hearing was public; expect a recording to be available fairly soon. As of this typing, they have not yet issued a decision.  

What should an effective Libertarian National Committee do to advance the libertarian political movement?

Carrying out the substantive intent of its Bylaws might be a good start.

(Previously published on The Nolan Chart)

"David [Blau] has already sent me a few [corrections] and promises to do a better job of following up with new inquires (who he says the LPMA was lax in following up for the last couple years)."

"..During George's tenure as Chair, I did not receive one update from LPMA. [#4 UNTRUE]..."