I Am a Libertarian Not an 'Extremist Republican'

Dear Editor,
    As the Libertarian candidate for governor of Texas, I was not surprised by the Chronicle’s endorsement of my opponent Chris Bell [“Endorsements,” Oct. 20]. I did, however, get a nice chuckle out of your description of me as an “extremist Republican” [“Endorsements” online, Oct. 20].
    While it may have escaped your notice, I am the only explicitly pro-immigrant candidate in the race for governor. I am the only candidate who opposes discrimination against gays, and I have called for the repeal of all laws and constitutional amendments that so target them. I am the only candidate who has demanded an end to the cruel and destructive “War on Drugs.” And I am the only candidate who favors strict civil liability against Texas polluters.
    It is true that I am a fiscal conservative – but I can assure you that given my pro-freedom agenda, Republicans have even less use for me than you do.