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T. Lee Horne III (born c. 1950) ran as the Libertarian candidate in the 2007 Louisiana gubernatorial race and was the chair of the Libertarian Party of Louisiana.

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Early life

Horne was born in Athens, Georgia on December 21, 1950. He was raised in Franklin, Louisiana. His parents were Thomas L. Horne Jr. and Roberta E. Brumby. He attended elementary through high school in Franklin, Louisiana. He graduated from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida which he attended from 1968–1972. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.

He worked in a number of fields, including mechanic, manager, real estate, computers, and mineral royalties.

Political objectives

Horne states that his political objectives are to stand against "Vietnam-type" wars, end discriminationon race, sex, religion, or "social belief." He seeks to end government regulation of "behavior between consenting adults."

Role of civil government

Horne summarizes his Libertarian position on the role of civil government in this statement from his blog:

The business of civil government, as opposed to religious government, can be summed up in 3 laws.

  1. Do all that you agree to do.
  2. Do not infringe on another person's person.
  3. Do not infringe on another person's property.

Everything else is the business of the church or parents or God.

Political issues

Horne has taken a stand on the following political issues:

  • Civil Liberties: Horne opposes government intrusion into personal affairs;
  • Crime: Horne would permit residents of Louisiana to carry weapons to defend themselves; require restitution from criminals to their victims
  • Death Penalty: Horne opposes the death penalty for those who have killed once but would permit it for those who have murdered two or more victims. He opposes active euthanasia.
  • Economics: Horne, like most Libertarians, opposes government regulation of the economy, preferring to let market forces work.
  • Education: Horne praises the teaching profession and supports public education and would reduce class sizes in Louisiana schools. He opposes rules that require a student to repeat a grade for excessive absences or be promoted for attendance.
  • Jury Nullification: Horne supports the concept of jury nullification.
  • Real I.D. Act: Horne opposes the Real I.D. Act and pledges to recognize identification from states that refuse to comply with Real I.D.

    • 2007 Gubernatorial campaign

    He campaigned by traveling Louisiana in his recreational vehicle, often staying at campsites. His campaign slogan is "Laissez les bons temps rouler, et laissez faire!" Translated, this means "Let the good times roll, and hands off." Campaign events include booths at several Louisiana festivals and appearances on local television and radio programs.

    References

    T. Lee Horne III Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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