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BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Libertarian Party of North Dakota came out against a right to life measure at a statewide meeting in Bismarck, and declared its support for a measure that would replace the state Board of Higher Education.

The party’s meeting kicks off its final campaign push prior to the Nov. 4 general election.

Measure 1 would place a single sentence in the state constitution stating that a right to life at all stages of development must be protected.

Libertarian Party officials in a statement said placing such language in law has failed in other states. They go on to declare Measure 1 a “radical change to the North Dakota Constitution” that gives human rights to fertilized eggs.

The Libertarian Party came out against Measures 4 and 5 as well. Measure 4 amends the ballot measure process and Measure 5 would create a state conservation fund using 5 percent of the state’s oil extraction tax revenue.

The party also declared support for Measure 3. It would replace the eight-member part-time state Board of Higher Education with a three-member full-time Commission of Higher Education.

Libertarian officials said they support it, but added that they believe such a change is only a “slightly better” system than what is currently in place.

Reach Nick Smith at 250-8255 or 223-8482 or at nick.smith@bismarcktribune.com.

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