[Lnc-business] Platform and Bylaws application

Sun Mar 5 23:07:57 EST 2017

==If there is one thing we have no shortage of in this party, it is people
who know philosophy. That’s especially true with people who want to serve
on a Platform Committee.==

Good, then we will a good quantity of applicants, and we can see who has a
good **succint** grasp on it.

== Where we *do* have a shortage is in people who will actually do work and
who can turn an idea into a well-crafted written proposal stated in
grammatically correct English.==

The doing the work part I agree with you on. That is my number one
qualification before anything else, but that isn't going to be determined
by either item.  And grammatically correct English is something the
committee can work on.  Our applications should NOT be a grammar test.  And
I actually think we do not have a shortage of skilled writers who wish to
serve either to be honest.  We certainly don't have that problem in
Colorado.

Actually putting in the dedicated time is the rub.

-Caryn Ann

On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 8:59 PM, Aaron Starr <starrcpa at gmail.com> wrote:

> Colleagues,
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> Since my name came up, I figured I would respond.
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> If there is one thing we have no shortage of in this party, it is people
> who know philosophy. That’s especially true with people who want to serve
> on a Platform Committee. Where we *do* have a shortage is in people who
> will actually do work and who can turn an idea into a well-crafted written
> proposal stated in grammatically correct English.
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> When I mentioned having applicants write a proposal about “green cheese” I
> wasn’t suggesting that we ask applicants to come up with a platform
> proposal on that particular topic. My main point was that I want to see
> them put forward a written proposal, any proposal. Of course, if they
> actually do submit a proposal on green cheese, I will likely conclude that
> the applicant is several fries short of a Happy Meal.
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> Aaron Starr
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> *From:* Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Caryn Ann Harlos
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 05, 2017 6:26 PM
> *To:* Libertarian National Committee list
> *Subject:* Re: [Lnc-business] Platform and Bylaws application
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> Whitney, it might for the one item they propose but that is one item that
> might be minor and not really philosophically based.  And as Aaron said
> during the meeting, the proposal could be about "green cheese" (I believe
> that was his example but if not exactly, it is similar) - it was to prove
> they could put a thought together.
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> A sample proposal itself is pretty limited and just because one proposal
> might be a bit "off" they still could have a good grasp but need some
> guidance on what is appropriate fodder for a platform.
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> Some people when in a productive group, as long as they have a foundation,
> can be focused as long as they have the principles.
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> And this is precisely the discussion I wanted - thank you so much for your
> input.
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> - Caryn Ann
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> On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:23 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos <carynannharlos at gmail.com>
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> Whitney I prefer my wording, but am open to a discussion. And yes I agree
> - optional - just like all of the other items.  My original position was
> required, and then seeing the proposed application language, I compromised
> to "optional" in an attempt to work things out.
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> What libertarianism means to someone can be different from what is
> relevant to the platform.  That is what is wonderful about it - there is a
> lot of freedom in personal application.
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> On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:19 PM, Whitney Bilyeu <whitneycb76 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Regardless of what transpired between the members involved so far, I could
> support the inclusion of an OPTIONAL item regarding the applicant's basic
> understanding of our Party's principles.
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> Could it could be as simple as "Briefly describe what libertarianism means
> to you...."?
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> Whitney
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> On Mar 5, 2017 1:13 PM, "Caryn Ann Harlos" <carynannharlos at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Fellow members
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> Last LNC meeting we decided to solicit applications for the LNC appointed
> members of the Bylaws and Platform Committees and some discussion arose on
> what should be included in the application request.  The final
> responsibility for getting a notice out and organizing responses lies with
> the Party Secretary but Nick directed that as far as content that we should
> work it out amongst ourselves.  To that end I volunteered to work with
> Alicia.  We have communicated but I am not satisfied that the result was
> working it out amongst ourselves. The result was that nothing was
> substantially changed from years past.
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> Arvin and I (and I believe at least Starchild and David concur) believe
> that a request for a brief understanding of Libertarian philosophy should
> be included.  I softened that request to be in line with the way the form
> is currently written to be a "suggestion" (rather than a requirement)  for
> such along with other suggestions that the applicant could choose among.
> This was rejected and I just don't think that is a reasonable way to work
> it out amongst ourselves.  The result is no different than if I didn't
> volunteer input.
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> I would like other members to weigh in on this.  I'm not trying to be
> difficult but I just don't think reasonable requests should be summarily
> rejected.
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> *In Liberty,*
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> *Caryn Ann Harlos*
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> 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>
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> Colorado State Coordinator, Libertarian Party Radical Caucus
> <http://www.lpradicalcaucus.org>
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> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
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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>
Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee
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