• Important state-wide survey started
• Libertarians take a position on fluoridation
• Libertarians take a position on Federal Common Core Standards

Kansas Libertarians:

Its been another busy week for Libertarians in Kansas. We are very interested in learning more about our rapidly increasing number of supporters. To help guide us, we have designed a survey to find out what Libertarians and our supporters across the state believe are the most important issues. More on that in a minute.
It is really quite amazing all the things such a small group of dedicated volunteers accomplish.

This week, the ExCom (recall, that is the LP’s Executive Committee) voted to support an initiative in the Kansas House that requires municipalities to inform their water consumers if they add fluoride to the water supply. This is in keeping with the basic Libertarian principle that consumers should be able to make their own fully informed decisions.

The ExCom also voted to support HB2289 to nullify Common Core Standards for K-12 schools being promoted by the Federal Government. The Libertarian Party has a problem with most Federal mandates; those involving education are particularly troubling. Nowhere in the Constitution is the Federal Government given any responsibility for education. Libertarians still believe the Constitution has some relevance and we wish our representatives at the national level were acquainted with that document.

Now we come to a rub. It is one thing to take a position on an issue; it is another thing entirely to make our position known to others. We seek someone willing to write periodic position papers so we can effectively communicate our stand to legislators and to the public. If any of our readers are interested in getting involved in this manner, please reply to this email with your interest.

Back to our new survey.
This has been carefully crafted to elicit valuable information from both long-time supporters as well as our new converts. We need to hear from EVERYONE. We would even like to hear from non-Libertarians.
Except for questions asking demographic information at the end (all of which are voluntary), none of the questions gather any particularly personal information. We just need to know where our supporters stand on various issues. We will use this information to guide policy decisions and formulate strategies to grow our party. We are at the opening gate of a two year race to become a major force in Kansas politics.
So, PLEASE take time to tell us what you think. Results of the survey will be tabulated and considered by the ExCom. They will also be reported in these pages. And, there will be a report at the State Convention in Emporia the weekend of April 20. We want to include your thoughts in all of these reports.
This is a comprehensive survey. You should expect it will require about 15-20 minutes of your time. If none of the links above work, you may copy and past this into your web browser: http://www.instant.ly/s/QocPb

That’s it for another week.
Don’t forget the State Convention the weekend of April 20. Thank you for your support. Be sure to weigh in on the survey . It really is important. ... Really.