Former Sen. Mike Gravel will be at Ball State University on Feb. 15 to give a lecture on his 2008 presidential campaign for the National Initiative for Democracy.
Graham Watson, Web development specialist for Ball State, said he booked the former senator because he wanted the university and Muncie community to learn about the campaign.
'He will probably talk about the concept of direct democracy, how it would help the U.S.,' Watson said. 'That as an idea has been something lot of people have not though of.'
Watson said booking Gravel was his decision and paid all fees to ensure his visit on campus. Entrance to the event will be free.
Later that night, Gravel will be a guest on FM Music Live, which broadcasts from Doc's Music Hall in downtown Muncie.
'There probably is going to be a lot of political debate on issues,' Watson said. 'It's also everyone's opportunity to come downtown and talk on issues they'd like.'
Watson said the university and Muncie community can expect to hear about his campaign as well as his views on the country's future.
'Sen. Gravel is a prominent political figure, with the most radical views and plans for the future of the U.S.,' he said.
According to its Web site, the National Initiative for Democracy has proposed a constitutional amendment which recognizes the people's right to make laws, and a federal law which spells out orderly procedures for the people to develop a vote on laws.
Gravel served in the Communication Intelligence Services and the Counter Intelligence Corps from 1951 to 1954. He was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1963 to 1966 and a speaker from 1965 to 1966. He served in the Senate from 1969 to 1981. Gravel ran as candidate in the 2008 presidential elections.
He is prominently known for his release of the Pentagon Papers and for helping end the draft in the U.S. during the Vietnam War.
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