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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2010
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF NEBRASKA MOUNTS BALLOT INITIATIVE
Party Begins Petition Drive to Regain Ballot Access in Nebraska
OMAHA April 3, 2010-Libertarian Party of Nebraska (LPNE) Chairman Gene Siadek issued the following statement concerning the Partys petition initiative:
"The two-party system has failed to produce liberty-centered results at any level of government. Not only have the two biggest parties failed to represent citizens, they have essentially morphed into one party, further limiting the peoples representation in the political process. The Red and Blue parties have basically become one Purple Party. And purple is the color one turns while being suffocated. It seems the only recognizable difference between the two entrenched parties is in which special interest group benefits from their time in office.
"We believe Nebraskans deserve a choice, a real choice, in who represents them at the local, state and federal levels. For that reason, today we begin our petition drive effort to re-establish Nebraskans right to register and vote as Libertarians.
"We are focused on regaining the right to have our candidates on ballots, in allowing Nebraskans to register as Libertarians, and ultimately in gaining seats at the local, state and national levels to further the cause of freedom."
Nebraska law does not make it easy for third parties. The state requires thousands of signatures to be gained through very strict petition regulations.
"We believe the Nebraska petition law is written to keep the voices of the people silent. Although the law is currently being challenged, we will move forward under the current restrictions to enable Nebraskans to have the option to register as Libertarians in 2010 and beyond."
Nebraskans were able to register and vote Libertarian in 2008 but the Secretary of State removed this option from the registration process in 2009. Currently, Nebraskans only have the option to register as Republican, Democrat, or Nonpartisan.
"The prohibition against registering to vote or running for political office as a Libertarian in Nebraska limits the right to free speech at a minimum and, it potentially inhibits citizens ability to elect a representative government.
"We gladly take on this responsibility to regain ballot access for all Nebraskans. While we realize it is going to take a lot of work and many volunteers, we are committed to re-establishing Nebraskans rights to register and vote as they choose.
"One doesnt have to be a Libertarian to appreciate the right of the people to have their voices heard.
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Randy Eshelman has served as the LPNE Communications Director since 2008. He is a former US Army Paratrooper and Jumpmaster with tours of duty in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Bosnia. Randy has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology and a Master of Business Administration. Randy has two sons, Jeffrey-21 and Luke-17.
Gene Siadek has served as LPNE Chairman since 2009. He is a lifelong Omaha resident and has a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Nebraska - Lincoln and an MBA from University of Nebraska - Omaha. He has worked at the Metropolitan Utilities District for 22 years currently in the position of Water Supply Engineer. Gene is married and has a son, 15, and daughter, 12.
Klaus Lindner has served as the LPNE Vice Chairman since 2009. Klaus was born in Germany and his family moved to the United States in 1952. He has lived in the Omaha area since. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Klaus and his wife Gretchen have been married for 39 years and have two sons, two daughters, and four grandchildren.
Danny Cox has served as the LPNE Secretary since 2008. He has been a resident of Bellevue since 2003 and from 1988-1994 while on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Systems Management from Creighton University. Danny is a network security engineer and is a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Danny is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and has a 15-year-old daughter.
Chris Costello has served as the LPNE Treasurer since 2001. Chris has been involved in numerous local and National LP efforts which include ballot initiatives and Presidential elections. His stated goal is to grow and maintain budgetary resources sufficient to sponsor candidates for statewide elections.
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"The word politician should become synonymous with part-time help as should the term career politician become an oxymoron equal to deliberate mistake." Randy Eshelman
"Before the dictator had them by the throat, he had them by the heart." Randy Eshelman
"Only active constituency matters. Everything else is within the margin of error." Randy Eshelman
"Is a politician in a work shirt any different than a rat in a tuxedo?" Randy Eshelman
"If you can't produce with your hands or with your mind, you might as well produce legislation."
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