An Open Letter

Due to the reluctance of the Barr/Root campaign to answer questions, I believe my last option for a chance of explanation is an "open letter". This is my attempt, if you have or know of another let me know, or you can fell free to use mine. Please keep other posted when (if) you get a response from the campaign.


To whom it may concern:
I have watched the campaign of Bob Barr with great interest and an equal amount of concern. When I first looked into Mr. Barr the only information I could find was his current "official" releases, upon looking further I became quite alarmed. His stance(s) on the Lautenberg gun ban, his vote on the "Patriot Act", his support of large government institutions, and his less than libertarian voting record while in office. I understand that many, or even most, of his views have changed. Without explanation of the events that lead to this change however, I personally feel insulted, as if viewing slight of hand trickery. I along with many others feel that we deserve a direct and very public explanation of these, especially when asked directly, such as was the case on http://goodsense-va.blogspot.com/2008/06/questions-for-derek-barr.html
We can all get side stepped, generalized answers that skirt on the fringes and sound bites from any party official or candidate. The reason I look to a “third party” is honesty and directness, I do not feel I am receiving either from the campaign of Mr. Barr and Mr. Root.

Please take this as an open letter, pleading for a reason to believe in the candidate before I can pledge my support.
Jay


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Candidate?

Inspired by this,http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/06/lowering-barr.html , and http://westernrifleshooters.blogspot.com/ , here I present why I cannot support Mr.Barr

Wasted Votes?

The only vote wasted is one that is uncast. That being said, we will end up with a president in 2009 who is anti-gun, tax raising, big gov't spending idealog. McCain and Obama vary only in technique, not goals.
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/issues/
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
Bob Barr makes John Kerry look like a straight shooter, with a solid foundation. Mr. Barr has some great points and writings, AS OF THIS YEAR! Where was Mr. Barrs stance on guns, taxes, and federalist ideals when he was in power? Hanging with the others of the establishment today.
http://www.gunowners.org/news/nws9704.htm
http://www.tylwythteg.com/enemies/Barr/barr1.html
Mr. Barr is the only one "trying" to hide the similarities, but sadly his past shows he is one of "them."
This election is truly a joke and the saddest of possible options in at least my lifetime. Looking to third parties is a "look" in the right direction, but COMPLETE OVERHAUL is REQUIRED, both by morals and the CONSTITUTION.
Sic vis pacem, para bellum,
Jason