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[December 9, 2005]--After two years and five months fighting a seat belt ticket, Ken Prazak, Vice-Chair of Media and Communications for the Libertarian Party of Illinois, finally got his jury trial—sort of. After jurors had been told over and over and over again that they could only rule on the facts of the case and that they had to follow the law as directed by the judge, they found Mr. Prazak guilty of not wearing a seat belt.

"I consider this fight a huge success up to now," declares Prazak. I was able to get most of my closing argument to the jury that included educating them on their historical right of jury nullification. I was able to get into my philosophical beliefs on choice and freedom and how that relates to the seat belt law. I won the respect, and dare I say admiration of the judge. And I believe I won the hearts and minds of the jury even though they felt compelled to convict me."

Prazak spent over two thousand dollars defending himself in this matter with the aid of attorney Michael Noland, whom Prazak says, "did an excellent job." Prazak also had kind words for the judge in the case, Suzanne Mangiomele. "I think she was more than fair given the parameters she works under in our current judicial system.

"The village of Algonquin probably spent more money prosecuting me than they collected in revenue handing out seat-belt violation tickets," Prazak ponders. "Maybe they will figure it out that it isn’t worth it to spend their scarce resources on such an exercise against the rights of American citizens."

Prazak has received great publicity for the cause of liberty and the Libertarian Party. The Chicago Tribune, the Daily Herald and the Northwest Herald all carried favorable articles on the trial. This case also made it to the AP wire, the UPI wire, WBBM radio News 78, and internationally in India.

Prazak was a guest on WKAN, 1320 AM with Mike Tomano on Friday morning. This is the #1 morning drive in the Kankakee area.

Also, Mr. Prazak will be on Tucker Carlson’s national news/talk program, "The Situation Room" this coming Monday night, 10:00 PM Central time on MSNBC.

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Jim Babka, Co-founder of the Downsize DC organization. Downsize DC's mission is to reduce the size of the federal government.

Activist and talk show host, Bruno Behrend talked about his book, Illinois Deserves Better. The book, co-authored by John Bambenek, outlines the reasons why Illinois should have a Constitutional Convention.

Thomas J. DiLorenzo talked about his books including his new book about Alexander Hamiltion.

Thomas L. Knapp, candidate for Vice-President of the United States on the Boston Tea Party ticket. Mr. Knapp discussed the issues of the campaign.

David Brady, one of the organizers of the new McHenry County Libertarian Party, discussed the formation and agenda of the new local party organization. The party blog covers local issues.

LP Radicals Organizer Susan Hogarth discussed the Radical Caucus' persepctive on the National Libertarian Party's Presidential candidate and the LP Convention.

Bill Redpath, Chair of the Libertarian Party discussed the convention and the party's candidates for President / VP.

Dan Druck discussed his campaign for representative of Illinois' 14th Congressional district.

Bob Barr spoke about running for the Presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party.

Aaron Bolinger, the Legislative Director for the The National Veterans Committee on Constitutional Affairs originally founded 'under the umbrella' of the nationwide AFTF and Aaron Russo's Restore the Republic, discussed the problem of the Real ID.

LP Radicals Organizer Susan Hogarth discussed the Radical Caucus and the National Libertarian Party Convention.

Dr. Mary J. Ruwart discussed her run for the Presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party.

Christopher Klicka discussed home schooling case law. He is Senior Counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association.

Matt Welch discussed his new book, “McCain: The Myth of a Maverick”.

Veteran Harold Williams exposes his belief that the U. S. is on the brink of martial law. He has an e-book called How To Survive Martial Law.

Russell Means, spokeperson for the Republic Of Lakotah. The Republic Of Lakotah seeks separation from the U.S.

Chris Lauzen, Candidate for 14th District U. S. Rpresentative.

Jim MacRunnels, Candidate for Chair of the Kane County Board and Former Director of Active Concerned Taxpayers (ACT).

Lisa Wogan, Illinois Communications Coordinator for the Ron Paul Campaign for President of the United States.

Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Richard Gage, a founding member of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth! and member of The American Institute of Architects.

Doug Heaton, co-director of Association for Legal Americans.

Jim Babka, Co-founder of the Downsize DC organization. Downsize DC's mission is to reduce the size of the federal government.

Christine Smith, seeking the Libertarian Party Presidential nomination

Tom Swiss, Director of Public Affairs of The Heartland Institute talked about the 23rd annual benefit dinner. He also discussed the global warming test and the challenge.

Richard A. Pearson , Executive Director of the The Illinois State Rifle Association discussed fire arms legislation.

Kathleen Polizzi spoke about local medical malpractice

Rev. Anthony W. Williams, seeks the Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nomination

Steven Titch, of The Heartland Institute is a telecommunications expert.

Daniel Imperato, seeking the Libertarian Party Presidential nomination

Retired Doctor Tom Tvedten exposing the truth about 9-11. He distributes DVDs via 911 DVD Project

Phil Kerpen a policy director of Americans for Prosperity

Illinois State Senator Michael Noland

Sam Antonio, The John Birch Society National Spokesman on Immigration.

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