NAFTA and GATT have about as much to do with free trade as the Patriot Act has to do with liberty.

At the 2004 Libertarian National Convention Badnarik gained substantial support following the candidates' debate (broadcast live on C-SPAN). His political views are influenced by the writings of both Ayn Rand and L. Broadcast regulation: Badnarik opposes government regulation of "offensive" content.

Michael J. 3% of the vote. In a three candidate field Badnarik came in third receiving 7603 votes for 4.