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WC Reign of Error - The West Chester Borough Council continues to enact mandates that not only epitomize government overreach, but now they are denying hard-working Borough staff the opportunity for gainful employment. On October … Continue reading "WC Reign of Error"
Yet Another Threat to Personal Data - If you have voted in Pennsylvania, anyone can view your personal information including your name, gender, date of birth, and date you registered to vote. It tells if you are … Continue reading "Yet Another Threat to Personal Data"
LPCC Calls to Restore Voter Trust in our Elections - Few elements of democracy are as important as free elections. The belief that the election process can be trusted to be expertly managed, and fair is at the heart of … Continue reading "LPCC Calls to Restore Voter Trust in our Elections"- I Found My Democratic Ideals in the Libertarian Party - I was a registered Democrat for 35 years, most of my voting life. Like many Democrats, I was drawn to a party that promised to help my community in areas … Continue reading "I Found My Democratic Ideals in the Libertarian Party"
Liberty Over Bureaucracy Candidates Announced - Date: August 13th, 2021 Chester County, Pennsylvania Contact: info@lpchesco.com A November slate of candidates for office around Chester County has been announced by the Libertarian Party of Chester County. This … Continue reading "Liberty Over Bureaucracy Candidates Announced"
Pa. Senator Votes in another Back Room Deal - On July 13 2021 State Sen. Carolyn Comitta participated via a virtual connection in a meeting of the State Environmental Quality Board of which she is one of four legislators … Continue reading "Pa. Senator Votes in another Back Room Deal"
Volunteers, Kids Help Ready Camp for Operation - With the warm weather and falling infection rates in Chester County, Bournelyf Special Camp is ready to welcome campers again. Reopening this West Chester, Pa. facility requires maintenance and improvements … Continue reading "Volunteers, Kids Help Ready Camp for Operation"
Repeal the Jones Act - Today we feature one of the winning essays from our student Future of Freedom contest. Congratulations to Chris Goodrich on exposing of our our favorite (to repeal) laws. Repeal the … Continue reading "Repeal the Jones Act"
Chester County Students Awarded Top Prizes in Essay Contest - Chester County high school students Natalie Gildea, Christopher Goodrich, and Shivam Shetye were selected as winners of the Future of Freedom Essay Contest sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Chester … Continue reading "Chester County Students Awarded Top Prizes in Essay Contest"
Chester County’s Eminent Problem - Imagine a knock on your door, and somebody announces that they intend to purchase your home, and that you will need to vacate it shortly. Imagine, also, that you are … Continue reading "Chester County’s Eminent Problem"
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Racism - A fundamental tenet of freedom is the ability of an individual take to full responsibility for their own life decisions. Whether good decisions or poor ones, they are made by … Continue reading "Where There’s Smoke, There’s Racism"- The May Primary is Open to Every Chester County Voter - The doors of the Pennsylvania Members-Only Primary Club will be open to all on May 18th this year. This is because of some critical referendums on the ballot that every … Continue reading "The May Primary is Open to Every Chester County Voter"
No-Class Dismissed for President McCune - About a month ago a teacher’s meeting in California aired some disturbing comments about the families these teachers worked for. One teacher mocked the student’s parents, claiming that “they wanted … Continue reading "No-Class Dismissed for President McCune"
Who Do Teachers Really Work For? - Of all the challenges facing Chester County this past year, few pandemic-related questions have been as contentious as the reopening of our schools. On the one side are the medical … Continue reading "Who Do Teachers Really Work For?"
When Laws are Unlawful- Student Contest - We all have seen the lists of outdated laws that make no sense but remain on our books somehow. Chester County has inherited plenty from Pennsylvania. (It is apparently illegal … Continue reading "When Laws are Unlawful- Student Contest"
Congratulations to a Non-Elected Mayor! - It is with great enthusiasm that we offer congratulations to Jordan Norley, the new non-elected mayor of West Chester Borough. While many residents agreed with The Libertarian Party of Chester … Continue reading "Congratulations to a Non-Elected Mayor!"
Executive Disorder in Pennsylvania - A stack of binders towered on the desk of the president on his very first day in office. Each one was a new Executive Order. He seemed in danger of … Continue reading "Executive Disorder in Pennsylvania"- West Chester, Pa. The Borough Without an Elected Mayor - In theory, the Borough of West Chester chooses its mayor by allowing voters to consider a slate of candidates and then choose the one the voters feel will do the … Continue reading "West Chester, Pa. The Borough Without an Elected Mayor"
- 2020 Election Winner? Freedom. - If you follow the headlines and top news stories, it is easy to believe that our country is turning radical, camps of both Left and Right wing nuts, intent on … Continue reading "2020 Election Winner? Freedom."
Who will be left to serve Chester County diners in 2021? - Chester County was lucky to have some of the best restaurants in Pennsylvania. In fact, a local eatery was named Best Restaurant in Pennsylvania by a prestigious food magazine. Unfortunately, … Continue reading "Who will be left to serve Chester County diners in 2021?"
A Modest Proposal - Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf has now tested positive for the latest viral scourge. He says he has no symptoms, and like anyone becoming infected, we wish him a safe and speedy … Continue reading "A Modest Proposal"
No Vaccine For You! - UK residents will begin receiving vaccine in a few days, but not you. When talk of a quickly available Covid vaccine began, government health experts scoffed at the very idea … Continue reading "No Vaccine For You!"
What have we become? - Kerry McDonald said it accurately: “When we get to the point where individuals find it ‘natural’ for the government to tell us how to take turns eating our Thanksgiving turkey, … Continue reading "What have we become?"
Power Tripping Governors (and others) - And so it continues. Power tripping governors are at it again. A new round of nonscientific restrictions are spewing forth from those who know nothing but want to be seen … Continue reading "Power Tripping Governors (and others)"
We Trust Doctors with our Health, Here’s Why We Can’t Trust Them with our Rights - On October 7, 2020, Chester County Hospital CEO, Michael Duncan, held a Town Hall meeting, and most of the content was around the current COVID situation. Dr. Karen Pinsky, Chief … Continue reading "We Trust Doctors with our Health, Here’s Why We Can’t Trust Them with our Rights"
Saying ‘no’ to the Governor - It was gratifying to read about a restaurateur standing up to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. And he did it in a slightly earthy manner. “We ain’t paying crap,” said Mike … Continue reading "Saying ‘no’ to the Governor"
We See into the Future - As of this writing, the presidential election has not taken place. Yet we can confidently predict the outcome, because we have a unique ability to see into the future. Here … Continue reading "We See into the Future"
Small Town, Big Tyrants - Chester County Pa.’s borough of West Chester is known for its quaint downtown area, nearby West Chester University, and a host of excellent eateries. It is also becoming known as … Continue reading "Small Town, Big Tyrants"
Our New Joint Commission - A mob is quietly planning to sell drugs in Chester County, and generate massive profits from those sales. This mob is virtually guaranteed success because they plan to eliminate all … Continue reading "Our New Joint Commission"
Private Solutions, Public Problems - When it became obvious that Covid virus exposure could be dangerous, some health professionals knew that personal technology, in the form of our mobile phones, might help people stay safer. … Continue reading "Private Solutions, Public Problems"
The Case of the $25 Mask – A Study in Overreach - A Chester County pharmacy has been fined over $5,000 in penalties and ordered to pay prior customers about $2,000 is restitution for sales made between March and July 2020. The … Continue reading "The Case of the $25 Mask – A Study in Overreach"
What State?…What Law? - Actions of Pennsylvania’s Governor Wolf tells us a lot, and most of it is bad. The Novel Coronavirus has opened opportunities for politicians to suspend people’s rights, spend trillions of … Continue reading "What State?…What Law?"- Suing for Freedom In Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania LP party was recently informed that the Democratic Party will be joining our state government’s efforts to keep the Libertarian Party and others off the November ballot. We … Continue reading "Suing for Freedom In Pennsylvania"
- To Save or to Rule? - Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf was out of line, way out of line, when he referred to state legislators as deserters because they want an end to his mini martial law … Continue reading "To Save or to Rule?"
- Short Order Crackdown - A Chester County business was threatened by authorities that their business license could be suspended. The criminal action cited involved a plate of eggs over easy, side of hash browns … Continue reading "Short Order Crackdown"
- Daylight for Freedom? - Our last blog post, ‘Our Microbial 9/11’ concerned the possibilities that our government would use the excuse of the current pandemic to seize greater control over our lives, with little … Continue reading "Daylight for Freedom?"
- Our Microbial 9/11 - No one knows how long it will take to recover from the virus emergency that we are experiencing, but history indicates that there may be long-lasting effects to our freedom. … Continue reading "Our Microbial 9/11"
- Elementary Idiocy - When a Chester County public school teacher felt threatened by one of her students, she knew just what to do. She notified the school principle who responded by convening a … Continue reading "Elementary Idiocy"
- Soaring Theft in Chester County – by the Government - The Libertarian philosophy is sometimes summed up in two simple rules: 1) Don’t Hurt others. 2) Don’t take what is rightfully theirs. The second part means, simply, that theft is … Continue reading "Soaring Theft in Chester County – by the Government"
- A Tale of Two Transactions - It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. Two Chester County school districts each needed land. One has chosen to enter into a consensual agreement with the … Continue reading "A Tale of Two Transactions"
- Local Paper Votes Against Chester County Voters - It has been widely reported that the Pennsylvania legislature is among the least effective group of state governance. That’s why it was surprising to see Governor Wolf sign onto law … Continue reading "Local Paper Votes Against Chester County Voters"
- Drugs, Jails, the Government, and You – the Doctor Is In - Doctor Christopher Burritt is a Chester County Psychiatrist who will be discussing several topics of interest at the next meeting of the LPCC. Dr. Burritt will offer observations and answer … Continue reading "Drugs, Jails, the Government, and You – the Doctor Is In"
- Election Systems updated with 2 New Voting Machines and ADA compliant stands - Pennsylvania lawmakers are attempting to restrict our rights with an unconstitutional ballot initiative next month. The Libertarian Party of Chester County, Pa. urges all Pa. Libertarians to vote on November … Continue reading "Election Systems updated with 2 New Voting Machines and ADA compliant stands"
- Pa. Ballot Initiative is a Bad Idea for Personal Rights - The Democratic and Republican parties of Pennsylvania like to pretend that they represent different ideas and actions. While there are some small differences in managing government, the two major parties … Continue reading "Pa. Ballot Initiative is a Bad Idea for Personal Rights"
- Freedom and the Blues - Pennsylvanians of a certain age remember the days when opening a shop on a Sunday and selling a consumer something was against the law. The result, predictably, was to drive … Continue reading "Freedom and the Blues"
- Real ID – Pennsylvania Trades Liberty for Illusion of Security - The fear following 9/11 was used to justify all sorts of unconstitutional government powers. Pennsylvanian valiantly fought off one of the worse examples, called Real ID. But eventually, our state … Continue reading "Real ID – Pennsylvania Trades Liberty for Illusion of Security"
- Internet Idiocy - Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren recently tweeted a startling proposal. She proposed the creation of “…a federal Office of Broadband Access”. The cost required to do so, she estimated, was only … Continue reading "Internet Idiocy"
- Where Is the Real Diversity? - A new book by a distinguished Yale Law professor discusses the problem of diversity in our schools and in our approach to ideas in general. Anthony Kronman has been a … Continue reading "Where Is the Real Diversity?"
- A Problem Mushrooms in Chester County - A single grower in Chester County grows 35 million pounds of mushrooms a year, contributing to the over billion dollar mushroom business here, according to the June 2017 issue of … Continue reading "A Problem Mushrooms in Chester County"
- The Final Act for Jones? - One of the best examples of government overreach is located in our own backyard (or shipyard). The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the Philadelphia Shipyard is collapsing financially due … Continue reading "The Final Act for Jones?"
- End the NSA Overreach - We were reminded six years ago that the federal government impinges on our rights in the name of security even though its measures don’t improve security. In 2013, Edward Snowden … Continue reading "End the NSA Overreach"
- Addicted to Wasting Money - Chester County intends to sue major drug companies who they blame for creating an “opioid crises,” according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. Millions in taxpayer money will be wasted to … Continue reading "Addicted to Wasting Money"
- The Wall THEY All Agree On - Washington DC is awash in political fighting over a proposed wall on the southern border with Mexico. Republicans are fighting the Democrats and some Republicans are fighting other Republicans. But … Continue reading "The Wall THEY All Agree On"
- A Bag of Nonsense - Chester County and the borough of West Chester have no shortage of problems to work on.Affordable housing is scarce, growing traffic, and some of the fastest growing tax burdens in … Continue reading "A Bag of Nonsense"