[Lnc-business] Introduction To The Libertarian Party Book - Great Read!

[Wes Benedict]

I think it would help the party a lot if we gave a copy of my book to 
every new member who signed up along with their membership card. The 
thing is, I've already given several hundred if not more than a thousand 
of my books to the LP and I just can't afford to give one to every new 
member paid for out of my pocket. But, I'm reluctant to have the LP pay 
for my books even at cost, for conflict of interest reasons.

I keep very little inventory so don't have any I need to unload. They 
are from Amazon's print on demand service--costing me around a few 
dollars each plus shipping.

Radicals and moderates have liked my book.

At some point in the future, I may ask the LNC if you would like me to 
find someone to pay for a copy of my book (at cost--no profit to me) to 
give one to all new members.

Note to millennials: I realize you prefer electronic, but hard copies 
are harder to ignore--ceo's and high-tech millionaires have read the 
hard copy.

Wes Benedict, Executive Director
Libertarian National Committee, Inc.
1444 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314
(202) 333-0008 ext. 232, wes.benedict at lp.org
facebook.com/libertarians @LPNational
Join the Libertarian Party at: http://lp.org/membership

On 3/11/2016 6:25 PM, Wes Benedict wrote:
> You can get a copy here (you can renew early): 
> http://www.lp.org/renewbookintro
> Nice comments below from a new donor below. Recall that in December 
> another donor gave $20,000 after contacting me about my book.
> ====
> 3/10/2016 2:56 PM
> Hello Wes,
>
> I hope this finds you well.
>
> I recently purchased and read your book "Introduction To The 
> Libertarian Party" and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it! 
> The book was both very interesting and informative.
>
> I sincerely appreciated your concise and well written explanation of 
> the Libertarian Party platform and its structure. As you mentioned, 
> before your book there was no LP resource readily available that 
> detailed all of the components that make up the party, including how 
> the state affiliates participate, how to volunteer and how to 
> eventually run for office should an individual choose to do so. Your 
> book cleared up a lot of misconceptions and assumptions that I had 
> about the LP  and its platform and left me feeling much more 
> comfortable and confident in the parties beliefs, goals and objectives.
>
> Like many Americans, I have grown increasingly troubled and anxious 
> with the destructive direction that the other two major political 
> parties have put our country in over recent years both in regard to 
> our civil liberties and finances. As a long time Republican supporter, 
> I had researched the Libertarian Party several times over the past 15 
> years as a possible new home, but never felt that I fully understood 
> the platform enough to make the switch, even though every political 
> test I took scored me a Libertarian (to my surprise)!
>
> The important take-away from your book for me was the realization of 
> just how much the two major political parties have abandoned the 
> principals of our founding fathers and the Constitution, and that I 
> have been unknowingly supporting the wrong party for many years.
>
>  From what I can tell, the Libertarian Party is made up of genuinely 
> honest, hard-working Americans who love their country and want to 
> protect the core beliefs and principals for which it was founded.
>
> I believe most American's side with the Libertarian platform on some 
> level. This should have helped the LP grow faster over the years but I 
> attribute the slow growth to two things: A basic misunderstanding of 
> what the LP is all about (I actually thought it was more radical), and 
> that Americans have become complacent with the two-party system and 
> have accepted that this is the way it has to be because they believe 
> they can't change it. I believe people just don't realize the extent 
> of how much the government has taking away our liberties and money so 
> far, and that will continue to do so if we don't change course soon. I 
> am sure you will agree that its going to have a very negative affect 
> on our future generations of Americans.
>
> Sorry to get on my soapbox! In closing, I wanted to let you know that 
> thanks to your book (and the efforts you have made in the past to the 
> LP), I have decided to join and support the Libertarian Party! You're 
> book made it clear that the Libertarian Party has made significant and 
> positive changes at the local and state levels of government over the 
> years that otherwise wouldn't have occurred. It has been a slow but 
> steady growth process and the fact that the LP has been able to stay 
> active and relevant since 1971 tells me its role is important. Now 
> that I better understand that volunteer process and areas I can help, 
> I plan to get more involved and take the time to clearly explain the 
> LP's message to family, friends and colleagues which hopefully will 
> lead to more new members. Like you and other LP members, I have a 
> full-time job and family and make a modest living. I would say I am 
> just your average American..or Libertarian!
>
> Thanks again Wes!
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> -Bill Somerville (New Jersey)
>
> ====
> Bill,
>
> That's one of the kindest notes about my book I've ever received. 
> Thank you so much, and thank you for joining the Libertarian Party.
>
> Now I have to ask you three questions:
> 1. How did you find out about my book and where did you purchase it?
> 2. Can I share you comments with others?
> 3. If you allow me to share your comments with others, do you prefer I 
> include your name, or exclude it and refer to something like "A new 
> libertarian from New Jersey"?
>
> Thanks again, and I'm glad my book helped you decide to join the LP 
> and become active.
>
> Wes Benedict, Executive Director
> ====
> Hello Wes,
>
> Thank you for your reply and you are welcome! I forgot to mention that 
> your passion for the Libertarian Party really came through in your 
> book. It was very inspirational and I hope to promote and support the 
> LP with the same level of energy and enthusiasm. I have already 
> purchased some promotional items from the web site which I plan to 
> distribute on a regular basis. As you mentioned, most LP members 
> volunteer their time and money to help bring awareness to the party 
> and I plan to do my part.
>
> Now to your questions below. I discovered and purchased your book 
> searching Amazon for Libertarian resources.I am OK with you sharing my 
> comments with others and don't have a problem with you using my name 
> if you feel it will be helpful. I approve of this format: Bill 
> Somerville - New Jersey.
>
> Thanks again for your reply and I look forward to our future 
> correspondence, and perhaps meeting you personally one day.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> -Bill
>
>