[Lnc-business] FW: Libertarians condemn bigotry as irrational and repugnant

[Patrick McKnight]

Great job, Wes!

Patrick McKnight

On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 4:36 AM, Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net> wrote:

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> Hear, hear, on all points. Thanks, Wes.
>
> Along the lines of Joshua's suggestion, here's an idea for a graphic to be
> put out as a meme and image to put on merchandise – the word "RESIST" in
> capital letters, with the LP torch logo taking the place of the letter "I".
>
> Another possible meme/graphic idea – A menacing-looking border wall with
> spikes on the top and blood running down from them to pool and form the
> words on the ground in front of the wall, "Nationalism Kills"; meanwhile,
> someone has spray-painted on the wall the words, "Tear Down This Wall!"
>
> Love & Liberty,
>
>                                     ((( starchild )))
> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee
>                        RealReform at earthlink.net
>                                 (415) 625-FREE
>                                   @StarchildSF
>
>
> On Aug 15, 2017, at 7:59 PM, Joshua Katz wrote:
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> I agree.  Thank you for this great piece.  I have one small addition:
>
> *If there are white nationalists who — inappropriately — are President of
> the United States, I ask them to submit their resignations today.*
>
> Joshua A. Katz
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 4:45 PM, David Demarest <secretary at lpne.org>
> wrote:
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>> Wes,
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>> Thank you for your excellent LP release today on bigotry that gets
>> straight to the point. Job well Done!
>>
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>> *“There is no room for racists and bigots in the Libertarian Party. If
>> there are white nationalists who — inappropriately — are members of the
>> Libertarian Party, I ask them to submit their resignations today. We don’t
>> want them to associate with the Libertarian Party, and we don’t want their
>> money. I’m not expecting many resignations, because our membership already
>> knows this well.”*
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>> Thoughts?
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>> *From:* Libertarian Party [mailto:media at lp.org]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 15, 2017 4:13 PM
>> *To:* secretary at lpne.org
>> *Subject:* Libertarians condemn bigotry as irrational and repugnant
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>> *Libertarians condemn bigotry as irrational and repugnant*
>>
>> *Libertarian National Committee Executive Director Wes Benedict issued
>> the following statement:*
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>> The Libertarian Party condemns bigotry as irrational and repugnant, and
>> offers its condolences to the family of the woman killed in
>> Charlottesville, Va.
>>
>> There is no room for racists and bigots in the Libertarian Party. If
>> there are white nationalists who — inappropriately — are members of the
>> Libertarian Party, I ask them to submit their resignations today. We don’t
>> want them to associate with the Libertarian Party, and we don’t want their
>> money. I’m not expecting many resignations, because our membership already
>> knows this well.
>>
>> The Libertarian Party Platform states
>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=59129741&msgid=599002&act=W3S1&c=1115108&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lp.org%2Fplatform%2F>,
>> “We condemn bigotry as irrational and repugnant. Government should neither
>> deny nor abridge any individual’s human right based upon sex, wealth,
>> ethnicity, creed, age, national origin, personal habits, political
>> preference, or sexual orientation.”
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>> [image: We condemn bigotry as irrational and repugnant.]
>> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=59129741&msgid=599002&act=W3S1&c=1115108&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lp.org%2Flibertarians-condemn-bigotry-irrational-repugnant>
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>> The Libertarian Party is tolerant and accepting, supporting civil
>> liberties, gay marriage, and freedom of religion for all, including Jews,
>> Muslims, Christians, and atheists. The Libertarian Party supports open
>> borders, civil liberties, racial diversity, and free trade — things that
>> white nationalists abhor.
>>
>> I think many people in America are worried about jobs and security, and
>> feel compelled to do something about it. Years of inflammatory messaging
>> from Republican and Democratic leadership have poisoned the well of civil
>> discourse, and unfortunately, much of what the extremists on both the left
>> and right are asking for will make matters worse.
>>
>> Republican leaders have demonized immigrants and free trade, and have
>> scared people into thinking that free trade and immigration will cost
>> current citizens their jobs and their standard of living. Yet countries
>> with free trade and immigration have the highest standards of living in the
>> world, and those without freedom of movement and exchange have the lowest.
>> If politicians are truly interested in improving American prosperity, they
>> need to brush up on their understanding of “gains from trade” and
>> “comparative advantage,” then stop goading their supporters into supporting
>> counterproductive policies. Protectionist policies are irrational and
>> cowardly, and will make America weaker.
>>
>> Democratic leaders have demonized businesses and denounced people who
>> support eliminating minimum wage and licensing laws. Ending the minimum
>> wage will make it easier for everyone to get a job, especially those with
>> the least skills who most desperately need to gain work experience. Ending
>> licensing laws will make it easier for everyone who still can’t get a job,
>> or who feels underpaid, to start their own businesses.
>>
>> Democratic and Republican leaders have supported billions of dollars in
>> subsidies for billionaires like Elon Musk and the wealthy who can afford
>> his cars and solar panels, while driving up the cost of cars and
>> electricity for middle-class and low-income Americans. It’s no surprise
>> that disaffected people on both the left and right mistrust big business.
>> All corporate welfare should be eliminated.
>>
>> More government is not the answer for those who are scared and hurting on
>> the right or the left, and violence between the two groups is certainly not
>> the answer.
>>
>> The Libertarian Party has whites, blacks, browns, gays, heterosexuals,
>> Christians, atheists, Muslims, and Jews in its leadership, as candidates
>> for public office, and within its membership. Libertarians work together
>> peacefully and oppose the initiation of force to achieve social or
>> political goals. Libertarians don’t all agree on the meaning of life, or
>> which behavior is proper or moral, but we do agree on the proper role of
>> government in our lives.
>>
>> Race wars, class wars, religious wars, and even foreign wars are not
>> inevitable. Stay home from the protests and check out the Libertarian
>> Party. A more Libertarian America will be a more prosperous, peaceful, and
>> diverse America.
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