[Lnc-business] Resignation from the LNC

Caryn Ann Harlos caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org
Sat Feb 10 17:18:25 EST 2018


Patrick has not caused infighting on the LNC and has only been a pleasure
to work with.

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM Arvin Vohra <votevohra at gmail.com> wrote:

>    Mr. McKnight,
>    I'm sorry to see you resign, and hope we'll be able to work together in
>    the future. Respectfully, I do find it hard to fully understand the
>    comment about infighting, given that you have often, in the past, been
>    the person generating said infighting on the LNC at least. If you are
>    willing, I would be interested in understanding to what you are
>    referring. Are you classifying all fighting as infighting, or do you
>    mean infighting among the entire libertarian movement, or infighting on
>    the LNC?
>    In liberty,
>    Arvin
>
>    On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:27 AM, Patrick McKnight
>    <[1]patrick.mcknight at lp.org> 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
>
>    --
>    Arvin Vohra
>    [2]www.VoteVohra.com
>    [3]VoteVohra at gmail.com
>    (301) 320-3634
>
> References
>
>    1. mailto:patrick.mcknight at lp.org
>    2. http://www.VoteVohra.com/
>    3. mailto:VoteVohra at gmail.com
>
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   Patrick has not caused infighting on the LNC and has only been a
   pleasure to work with.
   On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM Arvin Vohra <[1]votevohra at gmail.com>
   wrote:

        Mr. McKnight,
        I'm sorry to see you resign, and hope we'll be able to work
     together in
        the future. Respectfully, I do find it hard to fully understand
     the
        comment about infighting, given that you have often, in the past,
     been
        the person generating said infighting on the LNC at least. If you
     are
        willing, I would be interested in understanding to what you are
        referring. Are you classifying all fighting as infighting, or do
     you
        mean infighting among the entire libertarian movement, or
     infighting on
        the LNC?
        In liberty,
        Arvin
        On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:27 AM, Patrick McKnight
        <[1][2]patrick.mcknight at lp.org> 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
        --
        Arvin Vohra
        [2][3]www.VoteVohra.com
        [3][4]VoteVohra at gmail.com
        (301) 320-3634
     References
        1. mailto:[5]patrick.mcknight at lp.org
        2. [6]http://www.VoteVohra.com/
        3. mailto:[7]VoteVohra at gmail.com

References

   1. mailto:votevohra at gmail.com
   2. mailto:patrick.mcknight at lp.org
   3. http://www.VoteVohra.com/
   4. mailto:VoteVohra at gmail.com
   5. mailto:patrick.mcknight at lp.org
   6. http://www.VoteVohra.com/
   7. mailto:VoteVohra at gmail.com


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