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Originally Posted by Alaskan Independence Party
The Alaskan Independence Party's goal is the vote we were entitled to in 1958, one choice from among the following four alternatives:
1) Remain a Territory.
2) Become a separate and Independent Nation.
3) Accept Commonwealth status.
4) Become a State.
The call for this vote is in furtherance of the dream of the Alaskan Independence Party's founding father, Joe Vogler, that Alaskans achieve independence under a minimal government, fully responsive to the people, and promoting a peaceful and lawful means of resolving differences.
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If the goal is to have the opportunity to vote for one of the four listed options, and the vote is in favor of an option other than becoming a separate and independent nation, I wonder if the party faithful would be prepared to accept that result.
In any case, if we take the official platform at face value it would appear to be the case that a person (eg.Todd Palin) could be a supporter of the party and be in favor of holding the vote while not being in favor of Alaskan independence. Reversion of federal lands to state control, homesteading on public lands and unrestricted access to public lands all seem to be issues that might attract someone with Todd Palin's interests.