Russ Haddad Libertarian Candidate in 2000 for Colorado State House of Representatives - District 50

Philosophy

"Less government over the governed"

A person who labors should be entitled to the fruits of his work without heavy tax burden.

I strongly believe in the separation of church and state. Religion's place is not in our courtrooms or schools.

Goals

• The jury system is one of our most precious institutions; an Informed Jury can accomplish its best work

• Strive to block increased taxation

• Support any legislation that secures or improves our Constitutional rights

• Smaller government is less intrusive and more efficient

Biographical

I was born and raised in San Francisco, California. Moved to Boulder, CO in 1970. Attended Denver Community College (general electronics) and Metropolitan State (Foreign language major); then later attended Univ. of Arizona (Russian language). Worked for Pacific Telephone, Mountain Bell, and Pacific Northwest Bell (now Qwest; formerly US West). Lived in Bad Aibling, Bavaria, W. Germany 3 1/2 years (U.S. Army Security Agency) and visited Misawa, Japan (Naval Air Reserve duty). Two children: Nicole and Erich (Erich died in a climbing accident near Lyons,CO). Wife and I are practicing Buddhists and belong to SGI-USA. We have supported Amnesty Int'l, Greenpeace, ACLU, ZPG, the Carter Center, AU (Americans United), NRDC, WWF, and I remain a member of VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) while supporting other veteran's organizations.