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From: James Dasher [mailto:jdasher AT ibiblio.org]

> PS: Am I in the distinct minority of people on the list who have ever
> voted for a Libertarian presidential candidate?  Or down-ballot
> Libertarians?

Yes, you are in that distinct minority, but I'm with you. I voted Libertarian 
for president, dem for senate, and split pretty evenly D/R for other local 
and state offices, depending on specific research on each.

Voting strategy note: Our senate race, Dem B.Castor v Republican Mel Martinez 
was very intense and close. I favored Mel's policy positions, but was 
disturbed by his campaigning ethics. I point it out, as I think it also 
mirrors some of the problems people had with Clinton, and will have with 
future politicians.  I've had to deal with hiring/firing situations and the 
costs associated for over 20 years of management. In general, I look for 
quality people/character first, and skills/experience second, and have been 
happy with the results.
Therefore, when I see an obvious and unambiguous flaw in someone, ala Nixon's 
lie, or Clinton's poor choices, I feel that they could make similiarly poor 
choices at critical moments, or perhaps hundreds of small moments. Therefore, 
a candidate may stand on the side of each policy I agree with, but lose my 
vote for a weakness in character. I would feel much better with a person of 
integrity at the wheel, rather than a scoundrel who may have lied about his 
beliefs to get my vote.