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

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Thank you Justin, for highlighting the reasons we don't need a 
resolution to point out what our platform already says regarding 
property.

Seeing as we do have such a well articulated platform, which covers the 
areas under question, we can point to these planks if someone is 
confused.

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Elizabeth Van Horn


On 2018-08-14 14:48, Justin O'Donnell via Lnc-business wrote:
> 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. "
> 
> 
> ---
> 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