[Lnc-business] Fwd: Re: Arvin

[david.demarest at lp.org]

Forwarding my reply to Rick Vandeven...

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Arvin
Date: 2018-01-19 12:16
 From: david.demarest at lp.org
To: Rick Vandeven <rickvandeven at sbcglobal.net>

Mr. Vandeven,

Thank you for your wise input. I will be voting "NO" on the Arvin Vohra 
removal motion. I agree that Arvin was elected by convention delegates. 
In the absence of carefully defined cause, despite flawed hysterical 
politically-correct allegations to the contrary, this motion usurps the 
responsibility of delegates.

I have no intention of taking a popularity poll. Regardless of how I 
vote, my vote will inevitably step on the dictates of conscience of some 
if not a majority of Region 6 Libertarians. The inevitable expectation 
is the fault of the system.

I have received a fair amount of input from Region 6 in the form of 
requests to offer a motion, vote "YES" or "NO", speed up the process, 
slow down the process and a large amount of invective. I have noted that 
a significant percentage of Region 6 communication on the matter has 
been sent directly to the LNC. Excellent!

I have clearly indicated that I will vote the dictates of my conscience 
after carefully listening to all input, particularly what I deem to be 
thoughtful input. I have received some thoughtful input on both sides of 
the issue. The larger percentage has been diluted with less than 
thoughtful input exhibiting various degrees of vitriol. Nevertheless, I 
have labored to ferret out the nuggets of wisdom from the vitriol and 
there have been some.

I would note that we have limited ability for voters to determine the 
dictates of conscience of candidates before we vote on elective 
positions, particularly LNC regional representatives. Some regions are 
making significant progress in getting more organized. With no intention 
of being exclusionary, Region 1 under the leadership of Caryn Ann is 
setting an excellent example. I had exactly 3 seconds to decide if I 
would accept the nomination for Region 6 Representative. How the heck 
can dictates of conscience be expressed by candidates and requested, 
assimilated and evaluated by voters in such circumstances. Point of 
fact, many if most candidates avoid discussing the dictates of their 
conscience like the plague and prefer to wallow in the political 
correctness necessary to fool the voters into electing them. Do you 
wonder why I prefer voluntary bottom-up leadership by example?

Early in this term, Caryn Ann Harlos and I, with help from Whitney 
Bilyeau, proposed policy manual definitions of responsibilities and 
action guidelines for regional representatives and alternates. We were 
basically encouraged to figure it out on our own. Caryn Ann and I have 
agreed to pursue this initiative again before the end of this term at 
the upcoming national convention. Over a year ago, I self-term-limited 
myself to one term to make room for fresh voices. I would be available 
to provide guidance if asked. If the event these policy enhancements do 
not occur during this term, I would hope that future regional 
representatives and alternates will pursue this initiative.

Mr. Vandeven, thank you again for having the courage to voice the 
dictates of your conscience in a hostile environment.

Thoughts?

~David Pratt Demarest
LNC Region 6 Representative (IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, NE, WI, with SD waiting 
in the wings)

On 2018-01-19 00:55, Rick Vandeven wrote:
> Mr. Demarest,
> 
> I simply wanted to take the time to express my hope that you will be a
> "NO" vote to remove Arvin Vohra from the LNC. I believe that the LP
> can and should be the proverbial "big tent of ideas", especially those
> that are challenging. I also believe that this is an issue that can be
> dealt with at the national convention in July should Arvin choose to
> run for Vice-Chair again.
> 
> Thank-you for your time!
> 
> _Rick Vandeven_
> _Candidate - State Rep MO 151_
> _Vice-Chair - Missouri Libertarian Party_
> www.lpmo.org/ [1]
> _573-318-5564_
> 
> Links:
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> [1] http://www.lpmo.org/