[Lnc-business] BALLOT 190203-1 Immigration Resolution

[Richard Longstreth]

My vote will be in favor of the resolution.

1) After consulting with the state chairs in Region 1, the question is
divided straight down the middle in a 3-3-5 vote. I was not able to receive
input from everyone but I talked to a some of on the phone. Some of emailed
myself and the Region 1 Chair group with thier thoughts. Some of
participated in my facebook poll of the general population and I discerned
their vote through that medium. Leaving me as the tie breaker, I vote in
favor because I do not see any language that is contrary to our platform
and I find it essential to reaffirm our platform from time to time.

2) On social media, I had 143 people participate in a poll that was shared
on my personal page, on each state affiliate's group, and on the Region 1
discussion forum. Overwhelmingly, the population spoke, 68% voting in favor
of the resolution. Josh Smith, At-Large representative, also posted a poll
with near identical language to mine and hit a larger audience. His poll
received 364 and 80% voted in favor. It is clear to me that the majority of
libertarians, at least on social media, are in favor of this resolution.

3) Further, I believe this is timely. The government is only just out of
shutdown and only temporarily. The wall discussion has not elapsed and it
is important for us to put out a clarifying position on the subject, not in
reaction to a media event but proactively, understanding that our President
will either strike a deal or declare an emergency in order to get all or
some funding for his project. The timing is ripe in my mind for our message.

On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 5:32 AM Joe Bishop-Henchman via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> I vote yes.
>