I only met Ron Crickenberger once, at a medical marijuana rally in Sacramento. The last interaction I had with him was me hooting and hollering and clapping in support of his speech at that rally. My only other direct connection with Ron's world was when his partner interviewed me about StopCarnivore.org two years ago. My first indirect connection with Ron was probably whenever I first heard of the Libertarian Party. Chances are, he played some role in whatever it was that first brought the LP into my worldview.
Ron's universe came in contact with just about everyone in the Libertarian movement, really. As you can see in the article about his passing in LP News, and in this memorial at Liberty For All, and on this condolences page, and this page from the Advocates for Self-Government, Ron was a person who made a positive impression, and made a difference, for almost everyone he came in contact with-- and for millions of people who will never know who he is.
Now that's living!
In a way I'm luckier than most, I guess, in that the last thing I ever said to Ron was exactly what I would say if I had another chance:
"Woooohoooo! Yeaaaahh Ron!"
{frantic applause}
"I've been reading some of the political content at freedom2008.com, and find it damn interesting.
"I am nominally a Democrat, but have never been seriously politically active, mainly because I'm fed up with a lot of what the major parties say and do. ...you could say I'm looking for an intelligent alternative.
"I'm not ready to declare myself a Libertarian, but your site piques me and makes me think. And that's (at least) half the battle.
"Very interesting."
-- Kurt B.,
Allentown, Pa.
"Wow I am amazed and joyous! Your views are just what
this country needs! I am going to spread the word about your campaign."
--
Elizabeth
Ward
"I read every article posted on your site and was amazed to find myself repeatedly saying 'Wow, I agree with that.'"
"I'm pro-Lance as long as I'm not also running for prez" -
-- Mojo Nixon, entertainer and revolutionary
"You are probably this country's last chance at
freedom in this lifetime."
-- ¡Obay!
"I stumbled upon your website and it is
WONDERFUL. You can count on MY VOTE and MY SUPPORT in 2008!!!"
-- Alan Handleman,
Grayson, KY
"This is the blog belonging to my former boss and aspiring President of the United States. I remain pledged to moving to Ireland if he actually wins but still it's an interesting site."
-- Adam Graham,
Boise, Idaho
"I just want to take a minute to tell you that we
really do appreciate your writing over here. I find the state of this country so outrageous that I mostly sit around pulling my hair out and fantasizing about Canada. But, incredibly, you don't stew! It's like you're on a whole other plane.
"It's so easy to lose sight of reality with all that glare from the fancy magic show illusions of our 'two' party system. Seriously. Your message is hopeful and real."
-- Kristen Werner,
Rollinsford, N.H.
"I like the USA the way it is. Don't you screw it up!
You are doing your best. Have a A for misguided effort. ...
"I think you definitely are anti American and are working
to ruin this country. I hope the FBI and CIA are watching you."
-- Len Thompson
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