Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Feels the Need to Explain What Candidate Meant
RECEIVED Mon., June 21, 2004
Dear Editor,
I was pleased to see "The Sayings of Candidate Badnarik" in the June 11 issue [News], based on an interview given to Devin Greaney last year. Knowing Michael Badnarik and his inclination to impart his wit even when he is deadly serious about promoting liberty, I feel I must clarify a statement which may be misconstrued.
That statement is, "The campaign occupies literally every moment of my time. ... I would rather be skydiving, drinking beer, and chasing beautiful women." Yes, the campaign has taken every moment of his time, and now that he is the Libertarian Party presidential nominee, that will continue through Nov. 2.
He is a skydiver and even a certified tandem instructor. (He also scuba dives.) I can hear him making the statement about beer drinking and women chasing, but I'm sure that his sense of humor was activated when those words left his mouth.
Although I believe he has tried alcohol during his lifetime, I know that he only drinks nonalcoholic beer (he prefers Kaliber, btw). And he may jest about chasing beautiful women, but this man is no "skirt-chaser" and always behaves in a most honorable manner around and regarding women.
One need only spend some time with this Texan-by-choice to be impressed by this intelligent, witty, articulate, and dedicated human being. His solid character comes from his Midwestern parents (he grew up in Indiana) and their strong sense of values.
This highly principled man is nothing if not a gentleman and, like the signers of the Declaration of Independence, would pledge his life, his fortune, and his sacred honor to fight for all of our individual rights and liberties.
He may be the most honest and ethical person I have ever met. He does his parents – and all of us – proud.
I was pleased to see "The Sayings of Candidate Badnarik" in the June 11 issue [News], based on an interview given to Devin Greaney last year. Knowing Michael Badnarik and his inclination to impart his wit even when he is deadly serious about promoting liberty, I feel I must clarify a statement which may be misconstrued.
That statement is, "The campaign occupies literally every moment of my time. ... I would rather be skydiving, drinking beer, and chasing beautiful women." Yes, the campaign has taken every moment of his time, and now that he is the Libertarian Party presidential nominee, that will continue through Nov. 2.
He is a skydiver and even a certified tandem instructor. (He also scuba dives.) I can hear him making the statement about beer drinking and women chasing, but I'm sure that his sense of humor was activated when those words left his mouth.
Although I believe he has tried alcohol during his lifetime, I know that he only drinks nonalcoholic beer (he prefers Kaliber, btw). And he may jest about chasing beautiful women, but this man is no "skirt-chaser" and always behaves in a most honorable manner around and regarding women.
One need only spend some time with this Texan-by-choice to be impressed by this intelligent, witty, articulate, and dedicated human being. His solid character comes from his Midwestern parents (he grew up in Indiana) and their strong sense of values.
This highly principled man is nothing if not a gentleman and, like the signers of the Declaration of Independence, would pledge his life, his fortune, and his sacred honor to fight for all of our individual rights and liberties.
He may be the most honest and ethical person I have ever met. He does his parents – and all of us – proud.
Sincerely,
Nancy Neale
Nancy Neale
