[Lnc-business] Resignation from the LNC

[Patrick McKnight]

During our time on the LNC, Larry and I emphasized the importance of
messaging and communication. I want to transcend beyond negativity to have
meaningful discourse with the vast majority of Americans not yet members of
the LP. This is the only way to grow the party and spread our principles.
Unfortunately, I no longer think these goals are achievable as a member of
the LNC.

The constant, counterproductive infighting is exhausting. Being an
effective leader isn't about calling people insulting names or being
offensive. Being a leader is about inspiring others to live up to their
fullest potential. It's about having empathy and people skills. We should
be trying to win supporters instead of winning arguments.

At this moment we could be focused on more important issues like the
relentless erosion of civil liberties, the growing national debt, and
foreign policy. The fact we have to keep addressing self-inflicted
messaging wounds again and again is extremely disappointing.

I continue to believe we should work to spread the message of liberty to
all Americans. But we should do so out of a spirit of love for peace and
freedom. I want to inspire people, not insult them. Sadly, this approach
does not appear to be shared by the majority of the LNC.

As such, I respectfully resign as Region 8 Representative effective
immediately. I will continue to focus on spreading the message of liberty
in New Jersey.

Region 8 plans to select a replacement Rep and Alternate by the end of
February.

In Liberty,
Patrick McKnight
Chair, New Jersey Libertarian Party
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   During our time on the LNC, Larry and I emphasized the importance of
   messaging and communication. I want to transcend beyond negativity to
   have meaningful discourse with the vast majority of Americans not yet
   members of the LP. This is the only way to grow the party and spread
   our principles. Unfortunately, I no longer think these goals are
   achievable as a member of the LNC.
   The constant, counterproductive infighting is exhausting. Being an
   effective leader isn't about calling people insulting names or being
   offensive. Being a leader is about inspiring others to live up to their
   fullest potential. It's about having empathy and people skills. We
   should be trying to win supporters instead of winning arguments.
   At this moment we could be focused on more important issues like the
   relentless erosion of civil liberties, the growing national debt, and
   foreign policy. The fact we have to keep addressing self-inflicted
   messaging wounds again and again is extremely disappointing.
   I continue to believe we should work to spread the message of liberty
   to all Americans. But we should do so out of a spirit of love for peace
   and freedom. I want to inspire people, not insult them. Sadly, this
   approach does not appear to be shared by the majority of the LNC.
   As such, I respectfully resign as Region 8 Representative effective
   immediately. I will continue to focus on spreading the message of
   liberty in New Jersey.
   Region 8 plans to select a replacement Rep and Alternate by the end of
   February.
   In Liberty,
   Patrick McKnight
   Chair, New Jersey Libertarian Party