[Lnc-business] Resignation from the LNC

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Patrick, sorry to see you go.  Thank you for all you've done.

I understand your reasons, and your New Jersey state affiliate is luck 
to have you.

Hopefully, we'll get a chance to meet and greet in NOLA.

Warm regards,
Elizabeth


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Elizabeth Van Horn
LNC Region 3 (IN, MI, OH, KY)
Secretary Libertarian Party of Madison Co, Indiana
Chair-LP Social Media Process Review Committee
Vice-Chair Libertarian Pragmatist Caucus
http://www.lpcaucus.org/

On 2018-02-10 00:27, Patrick McKnight wrote:
> 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