>which is why the LIR's exist.

>you can get provider independant IP space from a LIR.

My understanding was that it was primarily ISPs that filled the role of LIRs. Is that incorrect?

If so, how can I find an LIR in my area?

Edit: I should have added that I've looked around, but AFAICT, the only "provider independent" group handing out IP addresses in my area is ARIN. I may be missing something obvious, but I don't think my google-fu is so bad that I can't find it, if it does indeed exist.