[Neil E. Wright]

Russell's slogan during the campaign was "Russell Means Freedom" .... While I did have some problems with some of his positions, IMO Russell truly believed in and supported FREEDOM around the globe, for ALL PEOPLES. He was head and shoulders above RP then, and if he hasn't changed much since then, and if he was running for public office where I live, I'd have no problem voting for him now.

Of course, I haven't had any contact with him in about 20 years, and if he's gone the way of the LP (i.e., 'round the bend, as it were), then that last statement of mine is definitely subject to change. :)

[Larry Lucido]

By way of correction, Means was a supporter of the Miskito indians, who were aligned with the contra and victims of Danny Ortega and his goons. If I recall correctly, Marlon Brando financed his endeavors for the Miskitos.

Another interesting tidbit: Ward Churchill gave Means’ nomination speech, if the Wikipedia account is accurate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Means