[Lnc-business] Seeking Co-Sponsors for Resolution to Re-Affirm The LP's Stance For Property Rights

[Justin O'Donnell]

I Fail to see how this is a change to platform, but rather a 
reaffirmation of it. The Libertarian Party, Its statement of Principles, 
and it's platform inherently and historically support the notion of 
private property and explicitly support the defense of such. If the 
delegates want to vote to change the platform to be agnostic on 
socialist property norms and accepting of socialist policies, then so be 
it. But until then, a motion such as this simply reaffirms the beliefs 
and principles of the party against misinterpretation by a small number 
of loud detractors. It isn't a purge, as much as it is a statement of 
what we ACTUALLY believe. We are kicking no one out, but simply 
proposing a resolution to reaffirm our beliefs as separate from what 
they propose economically, and should they choose to continue working 
with the LP in other avenues where they do agree with our principles and 
platform then they are free to do so.

 From the Statement of Principles
"accordingly we oppose all attempts by government to abridge the freedom 
of speech and press, as well as government censorship in any form; and 
(3) the right to property — accordingly we oppose all government 
interference with private property, such as confiscation, 
nationalization, and eminent domain, and support the prohibition of 
robbery, trespass, fraud, and misrepresentation."

"Since governments, when instituted, must not violate individual rights, 
we oppose all interference by government in the areas of voluntary and 
contractual relations among individuals. People should not be forced to 
sacrifice their lives and property for the benefit of others. They 
should be left free by government to deal with one another as free 
traders; and the resultant economic system, the only one compatible with 
the protection of individual rights, is the free market."


 From Platform Plank 1.3 Privacy
"We support the rights recognized by the Fourth Amendment to be secure 
in our persons, homes, property, and communications. "

 From Platform Plank 1.7 Crime and Justice
"Government force must be limited to the protection of the rights of 
individuals to life, liberty, and property, and governments must never 
be permitted to violate these rights."

 From Platform Plank 1.9 Self Defense
"The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights — 
life, liberty, and justly acquired property — against aggression."
"Private property owners should be free to establish their own 
conditions regarding the presence of personal defense weapons on their 
own property"

 From Platform Plank 2.0
"The only proper role of government in the economic realm is to protect 
property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a legal framework in 
which voluntary trade is protected."

 From Platform Plank 2.1 Property and Contract
"As respect for property rights is fundamental to maintaining a free and 
prosperous society, it follows that the freedom to contract to obtain, 
retain, profit from, manage, or dispose of one’s property must also be 
upheld. Libertarians would free property owners from government 
restrictions on their rights to control and enjoy their property, as 
long as their choices do not harm or infringe on the rights of others."

 From Platform plank 2.2 Environment
"Competitive free markets and property rights stimulate the 
technological innovations and behavioral changes required to protect our 
environment and ecosystems. Private landowners and Conservation groups 
have a vested interest in maintaining natural resources. "


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Yours in Liberty,

Justin O'Donnell
LNC Region 8 Representative
LPNH Alternate- LNC Platform Committee
Chair- LPNH Platform Committee
Candidate for US Congress, NH-2
www.odonnell2018.org

On 2018-08-14 14:26, john.phillips--- via Lnc-business wrote:
> This is not the same language as was presented and discussed earlier.
>    Just to clarify for people who may just be skimming.
>    I probably would have gone along with the first.  This one is toxic 
> and
>    the language clearly meant to be be a purge.
>    If it was just a supporting of property rights I would absolutely
>    support it.  This is far more than that, and honestly far exceeds 
> the
>    scope of the duties of this body.  It is a direct change to policy
>    seriously impacts current members and activists.
>    If you want a platform change take it to Austin. That is not our 
> job.
>    I will be voting no on this, and urge everyone else to seriously
>    consider whether they support a precedent of purging groups.  Not to
>    mention how many of you during the JC discussion were treading very
>    carefully about not exceeding our scope, a point that was well taken
>    after reflection, will you be consistent here?
>    John Phillips
>    Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
>    Cell [1]217-412-5973
> 
>    ------ Original message------
>    From: Steven Nekhaila via Lnc-business
>    Date: Tue, Aug 14, 2018 10:50 AM
>    To: LNC-Business List;
>    Cc: Steven Nekhaila;
>    Subject:[Lnc-business] Seeking Co-Sponsors for Resolution to 
> Re-Affirm
>    The LP's Stance For Property Rights
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I invite you to co-sponsor the following resolution which disavows
> socialist & communist policies and re-affirms the Libertarian Party
> position on championing property rights.
> 
> Co-Sponsors: Joshua Smith, Justin O'Donnel, and Caryn Ann Harlos
> 
> WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party supports the free market and therefore
> the right of privatization of property as an extension of the
> individual;
> 
> WHEREAS, the Statement of Principles of The Libertarian Party 
> explicitly
> supports the right to private property ownership, including the right 
> to
> do business utilizing that property as capital;
> 
> WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party strongly supports the rights of
> individuals to own private property including land, structures, natural
> resources and other private space through homesteading, purchase, and
> other lawful libertarian means;
> 
> WHEREAS, ownership of private property, including but not limited to
> land and housing, does not require continual or personal use to exist 
> as
> justly owned property unless otherwise abandoned;
> 
> WHEREAS, these have been part of the principles of the Libertarian 
> Party
> since its inception;
> 
> THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that socialist and communist property
> ownership schemes, including the collectivization of property, unlawful
> usurpation of property, and incorrect characterizations of private
> property, unless otherwise voluntarily agreed by all parties, are
> incompatible with the philosophy of the Libertarian Party.
> 
> 
> In Liberty,
> 
> Steven Nekhaila
> Region 2 Representative
> Libertarian National Committee
> 
> Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
> "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
> 
> References
> 
>    1. tel:217-412-5973