Michael McKinzie wrote to an e-mail list, "Deb Burch, LPN, is one of the founding members of Liberty 80701, the Morgan County affiliate of the LPCO. Deb was employed at Eben Ezer Nursing Home in Brush, CO. This nursing home recently lost track of some Demerol. Commonly, as a matter of course, missing drugs trigger urine tests for all nurses.

"Deb refused on principle and was immediately fired. Deb made clear to her employer that she didn't take any drugs and was refusing to take the urine test because she was standing up for her principles. Her boss was incredulous and asked Deb if she intended to stand up for her principles even though it meant losing her job. 'Of course,' Deb replied, 'that's what principles are.' Deb is currently seeking other employment."

LPCO Public Relations Director Kent McNaughton added, "We should never forget that it is by virtue of the courage of people like Deb in this country that we retain what rights we still have. It's not by meetings and keen strategy that we will attain freedom. It is by standing up to the small tyrannies that assault us on a day-by-day basis. My heartiest thumbs-up for her guts in the face of this threat. And my humble admiration."

Rick Stanley, Libertarian for U.S. Senate, said, "Deb Burch, with her stand, has shown more courage, honor and commitment to principles than most of the politicians in Washington, D.C. She should consider being a citizen legislator [by] representing Colorado at the federal level."