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

Tue Aug 9 18:07:39 EDT 2016

So I take it that Washington State stands with CO in this matter.  :)

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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
Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado
<http://www.lpcolorado.org/>
Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
<http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org/>

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Steven Nielson <stevennielson at lpwa.org
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','stevennielson at lpwa.org');>> wrote:

> 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
>>> 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
>>>>> 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
>>> 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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