The official results for the 2006 general election show our campaign received more than 7,600 votes. My deepest appreciation to those who cast a vote for liberty and supported our message.
My congratulations to winner Lohra Miller, and my sincere thanks to both her and Sim Gill for their courtesy, good humor, and exchange of ideas during our joint campaign appearances.
When I entered the race for Salt Lake County District Attorney I said that I would consider every vote in addition to my own a moral victory, and I do.
Moreover, I'm grateful knowing that the messages our campaign carried -- concerning jail overcrowding because of the prosecution of victimless crimes, eminent domain abuse, and jury powers -- reached not just Salt Lake County residents who voted for me, but for many of those who chose Mrs. Miller or Mr. Gill, and who didn't vote at all.
Being gracious in defeat does not mean, however, servility to those who hold political power.
So long as injustices continue to plague Salt Lake County, the work of the liberty movement remains unfinished.
Two years ago, after passing through airport security en route to Philadephia, and then again being searched and scanned while walking from the Liberty Bell to Independence Hall, my former colleague Alex Tabarrok remarked, "It seems to me that the price of eternal vigilance is liberty."
Therefore, if you want to become one of the growing number of Utah Libertarians working to reclaim our personal dignity from those who arrogate the authority to protect us from ourselves, please join us.
We may lose many battles in the struggle for liberty, but we should never surrender.
Yours in liberty,
Rob Latham
P.S.: Enjoy the inspirational video clips below to help you keep these thoughts in mind. ;-)
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