“And what is liberty, whose very name makes the heart beat faster and shakes the world?” Frédéric Bastiat
Lubbock Liberty is a collaboration of advocates around the Lubbock, Texas area dedicated to protecting individual Rights and Liberties. Thank YOU for visiting!
The 2016 Lubbock Municipal Elections prompted Lubbock Liberty to host a Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Mahon Public Library. Each candidate in attendance had his or her own opportunity to address the public and answer a few questions in hopes of gaining further support to win their race. Questions and input for the forum was accepted.
The Candidates that spoke to the crowd were, in order of appearance: Sheila Patterson Harris, Dan Pope, Victor Hernandez, Todd Klein, Ysidro Gutierrez, Christopher Stevone Moore, Donald Ray "Tiger" Pratt, Jared B. Hall, Jim Gerlt, Steve Massengale, Frank Gutierrez, Ben Medina, and Juan Chadis.
"2016 Lubbock Texas Mayoral And City Council Candidate Forum"
Lubbock Liberty held a Workshop on September 26, 2015 at the Mahon Public Library focusing on economics with "Money and the Rule of Law" featuring Dr. Alexander W. Salter! Dr. Salter, Assistant Professor of Economics in the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration at Texas Tech University and Comparative Economics Research Fellow for the Free Market Institute, also at Texas Tech, discussed several facets of failed monetary policy and some potential alternatives.
Our financial situation is probed, including discussion on the Federal Reserve System, Free Banking, debt, and what the rule of law does in public and private economies. The audience is also involved in the workshop, asking important questions and making interesting points to help foster dialogue during and after Dr. Salter's presentation.
Lubbock Liberty organized an event to ask questions for A Debate on Marijuana Policy. This informal debate fostered interesting dialogue that was quite ranging. The featured speakers for this engagement were:
Donald R. May MD, FACS, farmer, surgeon, and Political Columnist "Mr. Conservative"
Jake Syma, Communications Director for Hub City NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
It was held on April 25, 2015 at the Mahon Public Library. After a meet and greet then information exchange, attendees heard from a panel consisting of activists and local leaders Mallory Miller and Ron Wheeler. The panelists asked questions submitted from the public to the speakers, with a quick break along the way, followed by closing remarks and final information.
Lubbock Liberty and Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition (RAMP) came together for a look at how marijuana possession became a crime in 1937 and the economic, medical, and criminal justice implications of the nearly 80 years of prohibition that have followed. The Texas Legislature has before it a number of bills that consider reforming marijuana laws. Delve into this hot topic with serious discussion from experts and a little Reefer Madness (1936 Film).
After welcoming everyone and a brief information run down, we hear from Assistant Executive Director of RAMP Zoe Russell which leads into a segment from the film (embedded below). Then Audrey Redford presents current research on the economic effects of prohibition before joining Judge John Delaney for a questions and answer session with questions submitted from the audience.
To find out about what more is happening in Austin, Lubbock Liberty welcomed Teresa Beckmeyer, Mitchell County Republican Party Chair and leader for WestTexasVoice.com. This workshop was held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Mahon Public Library where Teresa discussed grassroots efforts and Texas State Legislation.
It was informative to have Mrs. Beckmeyer make the time to come up to Lubbock and share with us her perspective thus far on the 84th Texas Legislative Session. She continues to work diligently in order to provide another way for us to take control of our government. Thanks to all for the input, participation, and support discussing the various bills and topics presented at this workshop.
Lubbock Liberty held it's first Workshop of 2015 on January 31 at the Mahon Public Library featuring Dr. Richard "Chip" Peterson, Ph.D. to discuss financial and political issues that face the people of the United States of America.
Dr. Peterson tells us, "The US is facing nearly intractable financial problems because our politicians have made too many promises that they will not be able to keep. While our nation's formal indebtedness already is approximately as large as our total Gross Domestic Product, that debt is only the tip of the iceberg."
Lubbock Liberty and the Texas Tech University chapter of Young Americans For Liberty co-hosted the Director of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech, Dr. Ben Powell. Powell gave a presentation on his newest book, Out of Poverty: Sweatshops in the Global Economy.
In Out of Poverty, Powell uses economic theory in arguing that much of
what the anti-sweatshop movement has agitated for would actually harm the very workers
they intend to help by creating less desirable alternatives and undermining the process of
development.
After Powell's presentation about his findings in Out of Poverty, he took questions and comments from the audience.
Brian Thornton, one of Lubbock Liberty's organizers, said of the event, “we are thrilled to have such a
distinguished guest speaking to the power of the free market in improving lives around
the world.”
The Lubbock Liberty Workshop held on Saturday, September 27, 2014
Lubbock Liberty and the Lubbock Constitutionalist Society co-hosted this workshop on our Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable and warrantless searches and seizures. Prior to Independence, our founders were subject to "general warrants" which allowed the prying eyes of government to intrude at an official's whim, especially against political dissidents.
The expertise of guest speaker Professor Arnold H. Loewy of Texas Tech University School of Law, George R. Killam Jr. Chair Of Criminal Law, 2006 is welcomed on the Fourth Amendment.
Coments, questions, and answers will follow Professor Loewy's remarks.
"History, Purpose, and Present State of the Fourth Amendment"
The Lubbock Liberty workshop for January 2014 features four of the five Lubbock County Republican Primary Election Candidates for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4: Ann-Marie Carruth, Brenda Willis, Gary Vaughn, and Margaret Anne Brown.
Debra Burton could not attend due to work.
We hope to inspire discussion and clarification on the role Justice of the
Peace plays in protecting our personal liberties.
Given the current significant interest in the race for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, we are thankful
for the opportunity to hear more from each candidate and their own perceptions of the purpose for
this elected county position.
The October 2013 Lubbock Liberty workshop featuring special guest speakers Professor Arnold Loewy of the Texas Tech University School of Law in a casual debate with Dr. Donald May, a candidate for the United States House of Representatives for the 19th District of Texas.
Dr. May and Professor Loewy will present arguments and rebuttals regarding the proper degree of influence that religion should have on public policy.
Following Prof. Loewy's and Dr. May's speeches, the floor is opened for questions, answers, and comments.
The second Lubbock Liberty workshop featuring special guest speaker, Mikel Ward, taxpayer advocate, transparency watchdog, and Lubbock, Texas activist.
Mikel covers financial topics at a local level, from the City of Lubbock's debt, Lubbock City Council issues, and taxes, to Lubbock Power & Light, Agenda 21, and much more.
Following Mikel's lecture, the floor is opened for questions, answers, and comments.
Dr. Powell first introduces the new Free Market Institute at Texas Tech, then a discussion follows on how the decline of freedom in the United States affects our nation’s prosperity.
Following Dr. Powell’s lecture, the floor is opened for questions, answers, and comments.
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