Episode 105. From Beat Cop to Ballot Box: Mike ter Maat’s Libertarian Campaign for President

Show Notes:   Episode 105. From Beat Cop to Ballot Box: Mike ter Maat’s Libertarian Campaign for President In this episode, Mike ter Maat, a Libertarian candidate for president of the United States, discusses his campaign and his ideas for police reform and criminal justice reform. He emphasizes the need for a principles-forward and professional campaign that differentiates the Libertarian party from Republicans and Democrats. Mike proposes sunsetting qualified immunity and requiring police officers to carry liability insurance as a way to hold them accountable and foster transparency. He also advocates for more competition and choice in policing by allowing communities to hire private sector organizations. Overall, Mike aims to change police culture and improve the relationship between law enforcement and communities. In this conversation, Mike ter Maat discusses the challenges of reforming police training, the issues surrounding no-knock warrants, and the failures of the war on drugs. He emphasizes the importance of political leadership and community involvement in shaping law enforcement policies. Mike also highlights the negative impact of bad public policy on society and advocates for individual liberty and personal responsibility. He concludes by inviting listeners to explore his campaign website and engage with the Libertarian Intelligence System application (LISA), an AI bot designed to promote libertarian ideas. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Mike's Campaign for Presidency 06:40 Importance of Police Reform in Presidential Campaigns 09:45 The President's Role in Criminal Justice and Police Reform 13:52 Sunsetting Qualified Immunity and Liability Insurance for Police Officers 31:19 The Issue of Qualified Immunity 38:36 The Challenges of Reforming Police Training 43:04 No-Knock Warrants 51:58 The War on Drugs 01:06:42 The Impact of Bad Public Policy 01:09:23 Closing Remarks and Plugging Campaign Resources: Police & Justice Reform - Mike ter Maat Campaign https://miketermaat.com/issues/police-and-justice-reform/ About The Campaign - Mike ter Maat Campaign https://miketermaat.com/about-the-campaign/ Mike ter Maat - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mike.termaat.7311/ Mike ter Maat (@terMaatMike) / X https://twitter.com/terMaatMike Mike ter Maat - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8-rRseTINKUPYes8QUFZw Mike ter Maat (@mike.termaat) - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mike.termaat Home - The Gold New Deal https://goldnewdeal.org/ LISA | Libertarian Intelligence System Application https://libertarianintelligence.org/   Tags:   #liberty #freedom #courts #justice #law #MiketerMaat #libertarianism #criminaljustice #policing #qualifiedimmunity   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.