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Subject:
Questions from the Southern Utah
University student newspaper - the University Journal.
Issue: General
Date: October 28, 2004
Author: Ken Larsen
___Rachel Glidden wrote:
Hi,
My name is Rachel Glidden and I am a staff writer for the University
Journal - the Southern Utah University student newspaper in Cedar City.
I am working on an article about some of the national parties, and I was
hoping you could answer a couple of questions for me. If you could get
back to me as soon as possible, I would really appreciate it.
How many supporters of the Personal Choice party are there in Utah?
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Impossible to say. We do not have a list of
members. That answer will be given on election night.
What is the party's platform on abortion? On gay marriage?
On taxes?
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The Party platform is the two words, "Personal
Choice." Each individual then chooses how to interpret that platform
for any specific issue. Since our name is Personal Choice, you
wouldn't expect us to make group choices, would you? You can read the
Party
Constitution on our web site. It specifically forbids the party
from taking any stand on any issue. Thus, those who may disagree on
one issue can work together on another. Thus, we tolerate where we
disagree so we can cooperate where we agree. You are free to decide
what "personal choice" means to you regarding abortion, gay marriage, taxes,
and every other issue.
What are the goals of the party?
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To lead the whole world into a new world of peace,
freedom and prosperity, through the magic of trust, love, respect and
tolerance.
What is the party's history in Utah?
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We began talking about it in 1997. For several
weeks, we filled pages with names and finally agreed that "Personal Choice"
said it best with the least baggage, even though PCP is also the name of a
street drug. We tried to petition in 2000 and 2002, but didn't quite
make it. In 2004, we submitted over 6,000 names and about 3,000 were
certified, though we only needed 2,000. I guess that means we have at
least 6,000 supporters, or people willing for us to be on the ballot.
This is our first year. We achieved ballot status in February and
scrambled for the two dozen or so candidates who agreed to join us in March.
Now, we will see if Utah is ready for freedom.
What kind of promoting is done in Utah for the party?
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Mostly through our web site, Internet postings and
press releases. We are not connected to any big business or wealthy
sources. We are just little people, like the Minute Men, standing
together on the bridge.
Where in the United States is the party the strongest? Weakest?
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Right now, the party is on the ballot only in Utah.
However, our presidential candidate,
Charles Jay, is from
Indiana, and people in several other states have expressed an interest.
Hopefully, in a couple of more election cycles we will be a major force
across the nation. Then, the world.
How many candidates are running for national offices? for
offices in Utah?
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Charles Jay and Marilyn
Chambers are running for President and Vice President. Go to our
web site and check out the list of
candidates. I don't know the exact number because we might have
lost one or two for failing to file financial reports, but it is around two
dozen.
I realize that you are busy with the elections coming up soon, but I
appreciate your help in getting this information correct.
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The whole purpose of my
campaign is to communicate my
issues through people like
you. Please read my statements about my personal interpretations of
the party platform on our website. You'll find material there for
dozens of articles. And believe me, I sincerely appreciate any
coverage you can give us at this early point in our history.
Hopefully, we'll have more for you to report in 2006.
Sincerely,
Rachel Glidden
University Journal Staff Writer
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Sincerely,
Ken Larsen, State Moderator
and Candidate for Governor
Personal Choice Party of Utah
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