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

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

I also would have supported the first effort (with my language changes) 
as it was a clear support of capitalism.  Too bad that wasn't embraced.

On this list I've seen multiple times someone talk about past actions as 
a reason, (we denounced that, so why not this?) the more times I see, 
the more this looks like a grudge match.

As the players in this drama, and yes it's a big drama on social media, 
are ones that have had an ongoing war-of-words with the targets of this 
suggested resolution.  Only, some of the players also happen to be on 
the LNC, and are now using that position to escalate.

I was willing to support a resolution that embraced capitalism, as I 
live my life as a capitalist. It is my economic system of choice, and I 
make an effort to teach this to others.

Too bad this isn't about championing the wonderful economic system of 
capitalism, but instead is about targeting a few noisy LP members.


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Elizabeth Van Horn


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