Libertarian nominee for Governor, Barry Hess weighs in on the only thing Democrat, Janet Napolitano and Republican, Len Munsil can find to disagree on-the great Arizona 9-11 memorial debate. 

Clearing Up Misconceptions on AZLP Candidate Barry Hess’ Position on “The Wall” 

Press Release 09-29-06 For Immediate Release 

In response to questions from voters on the campaign trail, Barry Hess today released the following statement.

 

Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Barry Hess today challenged the Methodology, Accuracy, and Results of SurveyUSA/KPNX-TV’s flawed poll.  According to Mr. Hess, the survey is flawed in numerous ways that render the results meaningless.

The problems are:

1.       Limited population:  The survey relies on a statistically insignificant population of only 472.  This is outside the norm of statistical significance for populations for statewide questions and is too small to accurately reflect the opinion of the state.

For Immediate Release:
 
PHOENIX, AZ – Libertarian Party Gubernatorial candidate Barry Hess called upon Scottsdale voters today to oppose Scottsdale's Proposition 401 that will be decided on by voters in that city September 12th.
 
"Aside from the obvious economic benefits clubs, like Babes, bring to cities like Scottsdale, no one is forced to enter or leave sexually-oriented establishments." Hess said. "Strip clubs and escort services are services established by consenting adults for consenting adults. Ultimately, people who consume and work in adult entertainment know what they are getting into. If employees of adult entertainment do not like the job they are working in or patrons do not like the service they are provided, they are free to leave."
 
Hess wonders if cities, like Scottsdale, who are enacting heavy-handed laws to regulate adult-oriented establishments are instead clamoring for vacant lots in the places strip clubs occupy.
 
Hess went on to say that the statistics and claims of 'negative secondary effects' on the part of the supporters of Prop 401 are questionable too.
 
"Its obvious the City of Scottsdale would use the regulations in Proposition 401 as another method of taxation so the city can legally extract money from the club's owners and its employees." Hess said. "If Scottsdale's politicians were really interested in preventing crime they would commit the city's police resources to stopping real crimes like robberies, rapes and murders."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barry Hess, vice-chair of the Arizona Libertarian Party, has announced that he will formally declare his candidacy for Governor at the Arizona State Capitol on Friday, February 24th at 10:00 AM, but it will not be under the Republican label as had been hoped by many of the Republican party faithful.

Hess said he had intended to declare his intention to run in November of 2005, but out of respect for the many Republicans who have organized support groups and pledged contributions for this effort, he delayed his final announcement as long as he could.