When the state or federal government control the education of all of our children, they have the dangerous and illegitimate monopoly to control and influence the thought process of our citizens.

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.