Topically this belongs on the P&R board, but I think it's important to a wide variety of folks on here who may not read that board very often.

With the elections coming up there is something everyone on here can do to get LE off our backs - VOTE!  Libertarian candidates are the most obvious choice, but there are many others who are either outspoken in their beliefs that some vice laws need to become history or believe it but keep a somewhat low profile.  Everyone needs to do their own research on the candidates in their area and what they believe.  Hopefully some folks will get together on the TER City forums and research/recommend local candidates (City, County, State, Congressional).

Libertarian Candidates - Something like 97% support elimination of vice laws.  They're almost always a safe choice on this issue.  If you're not in a swing state or your preferred presidential candidate is predicted to loose your state then this is an excellent year to vote your conscious without wasting your vote.

Constitution Party - About 50% support either full elimination or significant reductions.  Yes, many in this party are conservative Christians, but many also believe that civil government has very limited and specific functions and that personal morality is not one of them.  

Republican Liberty Caucus - This is a fast growing group within the Republican Party.  An estimated 80% support elimination of vice laws.  Find out who they've endorsed in your area and then find out that candidate's position.

This is an Economic as well as a personal freedom issue. Governments from City to Federal spend a huge amount of money investigating, arresting, prosecuting, defending, and incarcerating folks for personal morality.  If there were ever a time that we can't afford it, now is that time.

JTH

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