T. Lee Horne, III
Encyclopedia
T. Lee Horne, III ran as the Libertarian
candidate in the 2007 Louisiana gubernatorial race
and is the chair of the Libertarian Party of Louisiana
on December 21, 1950. He was raised in Franklin, Louisiana
. His parents were Thomas L. Horne, Jr. and Roberta E. Brumby. He attended elementary through high school in Franklin, Louisiana. He graduated from Stetson University
in DeLand, Florida
which he attended from 1968-1972. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.
on race, sex, religion, or "social belief." He seeks to end government regulation of "behavior between consenting adults."
Libertarianism
Libertarianism, in the strictest sense, is the political philosophy that holds individual liberty as the basic moral principle of society. In the broadest sense, it is any political philosophy which approximates this view...
candidate in the 2007 Louisiana gubernatorial race
Louisiana gubernatorial election, 2007
The Louisiana gubernatorial election of 2007 was held on October 20. The filing deadline for candidates was September 6. On the day of the election, all 12 candidates competed in an open jungle primary. With all precincts reporting, Bobby Jindal won the election with 54%.-Background:Elections in...
and is the chair of the Libertarian Party of Louisiana
Libertarian Party of Louisiana
The Libertarian Party of Louisiana ' is the Louisiana affiliate of the Libertarian Party. The state chair is T. Lee Horne, III. It is the third largest party in Louisiana and one of five officially recognized parties in the state...
Early life
T. Lee Horne was born in Athens, GeorgiaAthens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
on December 21, 1950. He was raised in Franklin, Louisiana
Franklin, Louisiana
Franklin is a city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,354 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. His parents were Thomas L. Horne, Jr. and Roberta E. Brumby. He attended elementary through high school in Franklin, Louisiana. He graduated from Stetson University
Stetson University
Stetson University is a private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida. The primary undergraduate campus is located in DeLand, Florida, USA. In the 2012 U.S...
in DeLand, Florida
DeLand, Florida
DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, Florida. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 24,375. It is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 436,575 in 2006...
which he attended from 1968-1972. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.
Work experience
T. Lee Horne worked in a number of fields, including mechanic, manager, real estate, computers, and mineral royalties.Political Objectives
T. Lee Horne states that his political objectives are to stand against "Vietnam-type" wars, end discriminationDiscrimination
Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on their membership in a certain group or category. It involves the actual behaviors towards groups such as excluding or restricting members of one group from opportunities that are available to another group. The term began to be...
on race, sex, religion, or "social belief." He seeks to end government regulation of "behavior between consenting adults."
The Role of Civil Government
T. Lee Horne summarizes his Libertarian position on the role of civil government in this statement from his blog:
The business of civil government, as opposed to religious government, can be summed up in 3 laws.
- Do all that you agree to do.
- Do not infringe on another person's person.
- Do not infringe on another person's property.
Everything else is the business of the church or parents or God.
Political Issues
T. Lee Horne has taken a stand on the following political issues:- Civil Liberties: Horne opposes government intrusion into personal affairs;
- Crime: Horne would permit residents of Louisiana to carry weapons to defend themselves; require restitution from criminals to their victims
- Death Penalty: Horne opposes the death penalty for those who have killed once but would permit it for those who have murdered two or more victims. He opposes active euthanasia.
- Economics: Horne, like most Libertarians, opposes government regulation of the economy, preferring to let market forces work.
- Education: Horne praises the teaching profession and supports public education and would reduce class sizes in Louisiana schools. He opposes rules that require a student to repeat a grade for excessive absences or be promoted for attendance.
- Jury NullificationJury nullificationJury nullification occurs in a trial when a jury reaches a verdict contrary to the judge's instructions as to the law.A jury verdict contrary to the letter of the law pertains only to the particular case before it; however, if a pattern of acquittals develops in response to repeated attempts to...
: Horne supports the concept of jury nullification. - Real I.D. Act: Horne opposes the Real I.D. Act and pledges to recognize identification from states that refuse to comply with Real I.D.