[Lnc-business] Update - MOTION Re: Cuban Regime's Arrest of Libertarian Activists

[Starchild]

	Zach Foster of the Nevada LP just wrote to several of us with an update on the Cuban libertarians which I wanted to pass along, as well as a message he sent back on the 13th which I just received, that clarifies a couple points about the original press release. I had tried to reach him previously to get more information, but he was apparently having some communication issues and we hadn't been in contact until now. 

	However I'm impressed with the information Zach put together and just sent in the attached PDF document about the details of what happened, including some testimonials from other Cuban activists that he translated from the Spanish. As well, for those who haven't heard, he reports that the Indiana and New Mexico Libertarian Party affiliates have joined the Nevada, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma LPs in speaking out on this, as well as the Libertarian Party of Spain.

	In support of the LNC joining the above-noted Libertarians in passing a motion, he notes:

"Some members of the LP have expressed concerns about Americans interfering in the affairs of other nations. Quite the contrary. No one is advocating trade sanctions on Cuba or sending the Marines to Havana. Instead the LP would be calling international attention to a human rights violation. There is very little we can physically do for Herrera and Velazquez—even Edward Snowden is still a refugee—but we can at least ensure that neither these libertarians nor Mises Cuba are abandoned."

	I couldn't agree more, and hope we will do the right thing for them.

Love & Liberty,
                                   ((( starchild )))
At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee
                                (415) 625-FREE
                                  @StarchildSF



On Feb 23, 2017, at 1:36 AM, Zach Foster wrote:

> Hi all. A little bird told me the LNC might be voting on something real soon.
> 
> If so, here's the most up-to-date (as of an hour ago) fact book on the whole matter.  Please disseminate to other LNC members and also to your state's XCOMs if they're still undecided on this issue as well.
> 
> You can call me on my cell with any last minute questions. Please text if I don't answer. 702.409.9063
> 
> Zach Foster
> Senior Contributor
> 702.401.0423
> Zach.Foster at lpnevada.org





> On Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 12:49 PM, Zach Foster <zach.foster at lpnevada.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello folks!  I apologize for anyone who's tried to reach me. I'm having technical issues with my Google phone number.  If anyone needs to call me, you can reach me on my mobile at 702.409.9063.  (The 702.401 number is the Google number)
> 
> I wanted to clarify 2 things:
> 
> Mises Cuba is based on the Mises Institute in Auburn, but not affiliated. They are their own institute.  They've attempted to become licensed by the Cuban government, but their overlords have not yet granted them permission to teach free market economics.  The original press release mistakenly referred to Mises Cuba as an affiliate when it's actually an independent organization of liberty-minded folks.  I'm in ongoing contact with Mises Cuba.
> 
> Also, Herrera and Velazquez are Cuban citizens.  LP Nevada took up this cause because the detained have no one to speak for them.  The problem is that these Cubans have become inspired by all of us American armchair libertarians who take for granted their ability to throw conventions and conferences and talk about liberty and how bad the state is.  They've attended Mises Circles and libertarian meetings and carried that back to Cuba.  Well, they've been arrested for it--for what we all do on a regular basis without a second thought. In Cuba, it's a matter of who's willing to go mess with State Security and ask questions.  That's why we in LP Nevada are speaking out for their release. We're it.
> 
> Nevada and New Hampshire have moved forward with this.  We'll stand up for jailed libertarian activists whether they were locked up by Raul Castro or by the Trump administration.  I hope this clarifies the issue and that you're still willing to stand with us.
> 
> Zach Foster
> Senior Contributor
> 702.401.0423
> Zach.Foster at lpnevada.org

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