Tarrin Lupo

Harry Browne (June 17, 1933 – March 1, 2006) – Just prior to Dr. Ron Paul reentering the House of Representatives in 1997, Harry Browne was one of the most visible faces in the liberty movement, having run for President as the nominee of the Libertarian Party in 1996 and 2000. Through his speeches, books, and campaigns, Mr. Browne worked tirelessly in pursuit of rebinding the Federal government to the Constitution, advocating the abolition of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and advocating for a return to sound money.

For many Generation X’ers, he was the first exposure to both the freedom movement and Libertarian Party in the mid-1990’s. Additionally, unlike today’s Libertarian Party, which many feel has moved away from their core principles with the nomination of Bob Barr, Mr. Browne gained national media attention not only through what many considered highly controversial political advertisements but also for his refusal to accept Federal matching funds during his campaigns for President.

As such, I offer up some of the “controversial” ads from Mr. Browne’s Presidential campaigns and ask my fellow friends in Liberty and the defenders of the Constitution to remember a patriot who left us far too soon. Today would have been Harry’s 76th Birthday.

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Source(s): The LCL Report

Allison Bricker

While elitists consider the State of Indiana “fly-over country”, advocates of smaller government now have another reason to look towards Indiana as a potential bellweather. In a state that has twice resisted expanding government’s role in marriage, at least one Indiana Senator has jumped onto the sound money bandwagon.

In a possible move to hedge against further inflationary erosion of FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES, Indiana State Senator, Greg Walker (R-Columbus) has introduced Senate Bill 453 “The Indiana Honest Money Act”.¹ The bill would allow citizens  the option of paying in or receiving back gold, silver, or the equivalent electronic receipt as an alternative to RESERVE NOTES for all transactions conducted with the state. The bill if passed, would finally bring Indiana back into compliance with Article I, Section X of the Federal Constitution:

No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.

Article 1, Section 10
United States Constitution

While it would be optional for private individuals, certain specialized business who contract with the state would be mandated to use the new silver and gold commodity account for all transactions. In addition, if the bill becomes law, the Indiana Treasury would have enough assets on their balance sheet so as to avoid the need to earmark funds out of the current budget.  Thus far, Senate Bill 453 has already been introduced in the Indiana Senate and is now assigned to the Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. The State of New Hampshire attempted to pass a similar bill in both 2003 and 2005. However, neither bill passed and New Hampshirites have yet to make a third attempt.²

Many Hoosiers remember Senator Walker for his part in the biggest upset of the 2006 primary elections, where voters chose him over then Senate President Pro-Tem Robert D. Garton. Candidate Walker, played up on the “change” sentiment by driving around in a 1970’s sedan-reminding voters that the car was brand new when Bob Garton was first elected.

Source(s): ¹Indiana Legislative Services Agency, Bill Info: Senate Bill 0453 • ²Spokesman-Review “Idaho legislator wants option of paying state taxes with silver, gold.” -January 17th, 2005

The Smoking Argus

The Free & Independent People of Lakota announced today the introduction of the world’s first non-reserve, non-fractional bank that accepts only silver and gold currencies for deposit.

“Today is a great day for us, a day that we begin to exercise our rights as a sovereign people with strength and pride,” comments Canupa Gluha Mani, Tetuwan Council Judicial Member of the Cante Tenza “Strong Heart” Warrior Society. Mani’s 2500 member warrior society has contracted to provide private security services for the Free Lakota Bank.

Mani, also known as Duane Martin Sr, is a member of the delegation that declared Lakota independence on December 17th, 2007. In a statement he said:

“We invite people of any creed, faith or heritage to unite in an effort to reclaim control of wealth. It is our hope that other tribal nations and American citizens recognize the importance of silver and gold as currency and decide to mirror our system of honest trade.”

The People of Lakota invite depositors to establish accounts and invest in the Free Lakota Bank’s General Investment Fund, the fund it uses to develop profitable free-market enterprise inside Lakota territory. Mani comments that the nation despises donations and charity, and instead insists instead on “earning our wealth by creating value for those that place their faith and trust in our system.”

The Free Lakota Bank issues an American Open Currency Standard Approved currency, making it readily accepted for trade by over 10,000 merchants and businesses across the continent.

Source(s): Free Lakota Bank