Pubdate: Sat, 10 Oct 1998
Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA)
Contact:  http://www.sjmercury.com/
Author: James Merritt, Santa Cruz

KUBBY IS GOOD ALTERNATIVE

SOMETIMES, it seems that government today is about mastering, even herding
the population. How else to explain the refusal of various branches of
government to honor Proposition 215 on the one side of the political
spectrum, and Propositions 209 and 227 on the other?

From all the debate and campaign rhetoric I've heard so far, gubernatorial
candidates Gray Davis and Dan Lungren apparently believe that it is OK to
compel people to obey, and to spend their money, on behalf of a ``good
cause.'' Each simply favors different causes. I'm not satisfied, and
apparently I'm not alone -- witness the recent Mercury News article
declaring ``Valley electorate not sold on choices'' (Page 1A, Oct. 2).

I'm relieved that we have another choice. Libertarian Steve Kubby realizes
that the person best suited to know what is best for you, and to make
choices for you, is you. Kubby pledges to work to reduce government's
control of your life, leaving most choices up to you, and your hard-earned
wages in your pocket. He has already demonstrated his commitment, as a
leader of the successful Proposition 215 campaign.

Despite being a serious candidate, Kubby is excluded from ``official''
gubernatorial debates. So, before November's election, please visit his Web
site at http://www.kubby.com to judge Kubby's positions and proposals for
yourself, and to learn where you can meet with him.

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