[Lnc-business] Gun Rights/Watch List Resolution - seeking co-sponsors

Tue Aug 9 17:44:11 EDT 2016

I have drafted the following for consideration to adopt by the LPWA:

RESOLUTION OF THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE

WE, THE ELECTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE, DO HOLD THE FOLLOWING TRUTHS TO BE AS SELF-EVIDENT TODAY AS IN THE
TIME OF OUR FOUNDERS, THAT MEN AND WOMEN RETAIN THEIR NATURAL RIGHTS
DESPITE THE EFFORTS OF GOVERNMENTS INSTITUTED AROUND THEM, AND THAT NATURAL
RIGHTS CANNOT BE JUSTLY REVOKED. INASMUCH, AND

WHEREAS, IT IS THE NATURAL RIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO STAND IN DEFENSE OF
HIMSELF, HIS PROPERTY, AND HIS POSTERITY; AND

WHEREAS, IT IS IN FOLLOWING WITH THE NATIONAL LIBERTARIAN PLATFORM THAT
LIBERTARIANS RECOGNIZE THE INFRINGEMENT OF NATURAL RIGHTS INHERENT IN
MANDATORY RESTRICTION, REGULATION, OR MONITORING OF ARMS TRANSACTIONS; AND

WHEREAS, THE WASHINGTON STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 SECTION 24, REAFFIRMS
THE NATURAL RIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL CITIZEN TO BEAR ARMS IN DEFENSE WITHOUT
IMPAIRMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT; AND

WHEREAS, THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, AMENDMENT 2, REAFFIRMS THE NATURAL
RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS; AND

WHEREAS, THE INDEPENDENT COURT SYSTEM HAS UPHELD THAT THE GOVERNING
DOCUMENTS OF OUR SOCIETY ARE INTENDED TO RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT’S ABUSES
AGAINST OUR NATURAL RIGHTS TO DEFENSE; AND

WHEREAS, THERE IS NO OPINION OF THE COURT NOR MODIFICATION TO GOVERNING
DOCUMENTS THAT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REVOKE A NATURAL RIGHT OF AN
INDIVIDUAL; AND

WHEREAS, THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE RECOGNIZES THE INTENT OF
THE GOVERNMENT TO IMPAIR AND INFRINGE UPON THE NATURAL RIGHTS TO DEFENSE,
AND THE NATURAL RIGHT OF PRIVACY IN OUR INDIVIDUAL AFFAIRS;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OPPOSES ANY
POLICY, IN ANY JURISDICTION, THAT WOULD DENY ACCESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO
ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION, AND WE AFFIRM THAT THE PLACEMENT OF ANY
INDIVIDUAL ON A GOVERNMENT WATCHLIST OR NO-FLY LIST WITHOUT DUE PROCESS IS
A VIOLATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL’S NATURAL RIGHTS AND A VIOLATION OF
CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS FROM THE GOVERNMENT, AND WE AFFIRM THAT ANY
IMPAIRMENT OF ACCESS TO ARMS AND AMMUNITION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PLACED ON
SAID WATCHLISTS IS A VIOLATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL’S NATURAL RIGHTS, WHICH
CANNOT BE JUSTLY REVOKED, AND WE DETERMINE THAT ANY SUCH USERPATION IS
DESTRUCTIVE TO THE CONSENTED PURPOSE OF THAT GOVERNMENT AND WE OPPOSE ANY
SUCH REGULATION AS AN ABUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S RESTIRCTED AUTHORITY TO
GOVERN.

PRESENTED ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE BY CHAIRMAN DAVID TRAYNOR ON 09 AUGUST 2016

*Steven M. NielsonRegion 1 Alternate to LP*
*Former Chairperson 2015-2016,*

*Libertarian Party of Washington State 360-662-6362 <360-662-6362>*

On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 2:41 PM, Joshua Katz <planning4liberty at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I think the biggest difference between the gun laws and the drug laws is
> that the status quo is different.  Drug laws have (most) of the momentum in
> the right direction, the only question is how far we'll go.  On guns, the
> most libertarian outcome among the likely possibilities is standing still.
>
> This is at least worth full discussion and consideration.  I'll cosponsor.
>
> Joshua A. Katz
> Westbrook CT Planning Commission (L in R seat)
>
> On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 5:32 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <carynannharlos at gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> We are being slammed by gun rights groups for not taking a firm proactive
>> stand on this.  In Colorado, we (they) have this question come up most
>> often at Outreach booths and the LPCO took a firm position on it to quell
>> any confusion that may have been the result of differing statements than
>> our candidates have made considering guns and watch lists and the direction
>> of the current administration, particularly considering that
>> "ant-government types, such as libertarians" have been targetted for
>> watchlists over the past year and as campaign fear-mongering takes place,
>> is certain to remain an issue.  However, Joshua is right.  There are other
>> multiple issues that could be addressed.
>>
>> Let me lay out the frank concerns of the Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> (via the State Chair)  which I am sure is shared by many members and
>> affiliates.
>>
>> There are three issues which are in the news about which the position of
>> our Party is being muddled.  Freedom of association, drug laws, and gun
>> rights.  Massive changes in freedom of association laws are not going to
>> happen tomorrow.  Drugs other than pot are not going to be legalized
>> tomorrow.  Gun rights restrictions and watch lists are happening right NOW
>> and we need to take a stand now and be crystal crystal clear as national
>> leadership.
>>
>> --
>> *In Liberty,*
>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org/>
>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org/>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Joshua Katz <planning4liberty at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I think this is, if such a phrase makes sense, among the worst and most
>>> dangerous forms of gun control.  It's also among the most insidious, which
>>> is even more disturbing.
>>>
>>> I therefore am supportive, but I'd be curious to hear why we are
>>> singling out this issue, among the many offenses against our freedom that
>>> are discussed heavily in the policy world.  I don't think anyone would be
>>> surprised to hear we favor gun rights and due process - at least those who
>>> know us, since, after all, one can in fact be surprised more generally by
>>> such a shocking "left and right" combination.  I don't think this will be
>>> news to anyone about this party, is what I mean to say.
>>>
>>> Perhaps more broadly - what is the purpose of this resolution?
>>>
>>> If I can be helped to see this, I will likely cosponsor.
>>>
>>> Joshua A. Katz
>>> Westbrook CT Planning Commission (L in R seat)
>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 5:18 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <
>>> carynannharlos at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> In furtherance of the request from CO and now AZ for the LNC to
>>>> consider a resolution similar to the CO Gun Rights and Watch Lists
>>>> Resolution, I offer this and seek co-sponsors
>>>>
>>>> WHEREAS, Libertarians affirm that self-defense is an inherent human
>>>> right;
>>>>
>>>> WHEREAS, the Platform of the Libertarian Party opposes all laws at any
>>>> level of government restricting, registering, or monitoring the
>>>> ownership, manufacture, or transfer of firearms or ammunition;
>>>>
>>>> WHEREAS, the Platform of the Libertarian Party affirms the right of
>>>> due process and deny the legitimacy of “victimless crimes”;
>>>>
>>>> WHEREAS, the government has steadily encroached upon these rights by illegitimately
>>>> regulating and restricting access for firearms and ammunition and may
>>>> further seek to deprive people who have been convicted of no crime of
>>>> their inherent right to full self-defense by denying their civil and
>>>> inherent rights to obtain firearms and ammunition;
>>>>
>>>> BE IT RESOLVED that the Libertarian Party opposes any policy which
>>>> would deny access to any firearms or ammunition to any person simply for
>>>> being placed on any government watch or no-fly list and reaffirms its call
>>>> to repeal and oppose any existing or proposed firearm and ammunition
>>>> regulations.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> *In Liberty,*
>>>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>>>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>>>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>>>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>>>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>>>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
>>>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>>>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> *In Liberty,*
>> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
>> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska,
>> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann.
>> Harlos at LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org>
>> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
>> <http://www.lpcolorado.org>
>> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
>> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
>>
>>
>>
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