IN THIS ISSUE:

• Stanley wins the Libertarian Party of Colorado Nomination!

• The War on Privacy - Rick's commentary on the restructuring of the FBI.

• Read my lips. Don't watch my hands. - Bush trys to deceive us again.

• Upcoming Events: A radio show, a rally, and more.

• In the Media: Read about Stanley's latest coverage in the media.

• On the Web: An update on the campaign site, and our new email lists!

STANLEY WINS THE NOMINATION
It was a tough fight up in Leadville, but Rick walked away from the convention with the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s official nomination.

After the first ballots were cast Rick’s opponent Steve D’Ippolito was in the lead by two votes. However, since neither Rick, nor Steve achieved a majority of all the votes, there was a second ballot needed.

Rick ended up winning a majority on the second vote. Attendees at the event feel that the candidate speeches prior to the second ballot were what eventually turned the tide in Rick’s favor.

You can read more about the bruising floor fight online here Stanley Secures Libertarian Nomination - http://www.stanley2002.org/release5_20_02.htm

THE WAR ON PRIVACY
Bush recently awarded the FBI broad new domestic surveillance powers. Rick thinks this is a very bad idea, to say the least. Here is some of what Rick had to say in response to this new war on privacy.

“Yesterday the director of the FBI announced that the agency's mission has been altered. It's not a law enforcement agency any longer. Now it's a domestic spy agency. It will poke and pry its way through America's mail -- and e-mail, and phone calls -- without even the semblance of probable cause and without a judicial warrant.” - Rick Stanley, "The War on Privacy", May 30, 2002

To read the entire editorial, please see: http://www.stanley2002.org/editorialb5_30_02.htm

READ MY LIPS. DON'T WATCH MY HANDS.
In Bush's latest attempt to pull the wool over America's eyes, he has slapped gun owners and gun rights supporters once again. Despite releasing an "official"; directive supporting the individual right to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment, Ashcroft and the U.S. Attorney’s office is continuing to back unconstitutional gun laws. This time they argued to uphold Washington D.C.’s handgun ban.

To read more about this slap in the face to America's gun owners please read the editorial online at: http://www.stanley2002.org/editorial5_31_02.htm

Supporters: Please be sure to remember this incident when speaking to gun owners, and others, who still believe the Republicans can represent their interests effectively in Congress. When the President, and the Attorney General ignore their own words, how can the GOP promise they will keep their word with gun owners?

Those who go back on their word -- not to mention their oaths of office -- deserve to pay for it by not being re-elected! This is the only way to ensure honorable leaders.

It’s time for gun owners to vote Libertarian.
This time make your vote count.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

AMERICAN FREEDOM NEWS INTERVIEW - JUNE 4 & 5, 2002
This news program is broadcast twice daily on world band and short-wave radio to hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide. Rick's interview will be aired, and can be received by international short wave radio at the following times:

Tuesday, June 4, 2002 - 7:00 PM MDT - frequency 5.070 (world-wide)
Wednesday, June 5, 2002 - 7:00 AM MDT - frequency 12.160 (world-wide)

If you do not own a short wave radio you can listen via the internet at http://www.americanfreedomnews.com/archives/audio_archives/audio_archives.htm

The interview will be up at the AFN web site by 5 PM MDT Tuesday night.More information on the American Freedom News can be found online at http://www.americanfreedomnews.com.

NEW MEXICO STATE LIBERTARIAN CONVENTION – JUNE 8, 2002
The New Mexico Libertarian Convention will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the Holiday Inn in Santa Fe. Rick will be delivering a speech titled, “Defending the right to defend ourselves.” Other scheduled speakers include; Willy Marshall (Mayor, Big Water, Utah), Peter G. Simonson (executive director, New Mexico ACLU), and Bruce Bush from the Drug Poilcy Foundation.

For more information on attending the convention please send inquiries
by email to: mailto:nm_libertarian@yahoo.com or call (505) 330-7713.

DENVER BILL OF RIGHTS RALLY – JUNE 22, 2002 in Veteran’s Park
The Stanley for U.S. Senate campaign will be holding its June Bill of Rights Rally on Saturday, June 22, 2002. The event will start at High Noon (12 PM) in Veteran’s Park, which is located across the street from the West side of the State Capitol.

Please make plans to join us, there are even more threats to our liberty now than ever before and the importance of educating citizens about their inalienable rights is growing larger every day.

IN THE MEDIA:
Following is a list of selected media clips which have been gathered in the last few weeks. For a complete list please visit the Press Clippings page at the campaign web site: http://www.stanley2002.org/clips.htm

Why we fly our flag upside down – May 31, 2002
The Armed Females of Texas Site (Kathryn A. Graham) has published the campaign’s explanation of why the flag has been placed upside down on our web site. The publication of the essay was picked up, and publicized, through Freedom News Daily (an email newswire service published by Free-Market.net).

Read “A Constitution in Tatters, a Country in Distress. Or, Why we fly our flag upside down” at the AFA of TX web site: http://www.kathrynagraham.com/Tatters.htm

Check out the Freedom News Daily publication online here: http://www.free-market.net/news/

Rick was on the Russ Johnson Show
broadcast on KOA-850AM – May 30, 2002
This 50,000 watt “blowtorch” station, broadcast out of Denver, Colorado can be heard across the country and into Canada at times! Thanks to all our supporters who called in during the show!

Libertarians Unite Behind Stanley, Shnelvar – May 28, 2002
The Statesman, Colorado’s newspaper to the political who’s who, published some excellent coverage of the LPCO State Convention, including featuring Rick’s picture on the cover! The feature was written by Libertarian Ron Bain. Ron recently resigned his position at the Independence Institute to take a new job at the Boulder Weekly. Thanks to Ron for the excellent coverage, and congratulations on your new position! To read Ron’s article online please see: http://www.stanley2002.org/statesman6_02.htm

Wayne’s Word: High on Liberty – May 23-31, 2002
Wayne Laugesen, editor of The Boulder Weekly, was a speaker at the Libertarian Party of Colorado’s recent convention. His column detailing some of the virtues of the Libertarian Party is a must read. Please see: http://www.stanley2002.org/boulderwkly5_24_02.htm

ON THE WEB:
We are still in the process of completing our web site overhaul. Due to the increased media attention and breaking current events, this is taking longer than scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience this might be causing.

We have also identified several compatability problems with our volunteer sign-up form, and our Credit Card Donations process. We will be attempting to solve these problems as soon as possible. We thank you for your continued patience.

In the meantime, be sure to keep checking out the new content on the site. The pages most frequently updated are the clips, releases, editorials, and events pages. Be sure to check these pages often for up to date information, and remember to refresh your browser periodically as well.

EMAIL UPDATE LISTS:
If you are receiving this newsletter as a subscriber to the Stanley Freedom Journal, no doubt you have heard of our new email lists! There are plenty to choose from, each catering to a different aspect of the campaign and subscribers needs. To receive more information about the different updates we offer please visit our Email List information page at the campaign web site: http://www.stanley2002.org/emaillists.htm

To subscribe to the Stanley Freedom Journal which is published once a week on Sundays please visit the list’s home page at the Yahoo! Groups web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StanleyFreedomJournal/

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Vote Libertarian & Restore our Freedom!
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