[Lnc-business] Fwd: Re: seeking guidance

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Forwarded for transparency

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 		SUBJECT:
 		Re: seeking guidance

 		DATE:
 		2019-12-19 10:59

 		FROM:
 		"Alex Merced (LNC Vice Chair)" <alex.merced at lp.org>

 		TO:
 		Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman at lphq.org>

 		CC:
 		LNC Gsuite Migration <lnctest at lphq.org>

I'd assume in a situation where policy is ambiguous, using a reasonable
test (which I know can be quite flexible, but at the end of the day do
we want to live in a world where every decision making process is
codified?).

Is it reasonable that we can't background check everyone who signs up
for the party so shouldn't be at fault for who signs up? 
This is reasonable, nor should we want to big brother our members while
fighting big brother 

Is it reasonable we would want to not associate with those who hurt
children? 
Yes, and this is obvious 

Is it reasonable to do due diligence when red flags are waived such as a
letter postmarked from a prison? 
Of course, while we shouldn't scrutinize every member it doesn't mean
you ignore signs of of legal and organizational risks. 

Is it reasonable to ignore findings assuming all the above is
reasonable? This is where it gets complicated... 

I don't think either choice endorses crime or implies the party should
become big brother and begin vetting and expelling due to the context in
which the information was found. 

Although, despite that, either decision in the hands of those with an
axe to grind will use it to justify just that. 

So it's unfortunate that this person has put us in a position where
every choice exposes us to risks and challenges to character. 

So, my heart leans towards refusing the check with a polite letter and a
copy of a libertarian book in hopes this person does truly get to the
right place internally and to not push away any genuine evolutions this
person may have had. 

My brain on the other hand, it doesn't sit well with me the idea of
people weaponizing that action against other members. 

So while not a very conclusive opinion I hope this thought process is
helpful in some way in making the final decision. 

Alex Merced Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee/LP 

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 3:00 PM, Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman at lphq.org> wrote:

> We received a check for $25 and signed version of the NAP from Royce Corley, who is currently incarcerated for trafficking minors and child pornography.
> 
> Details here:
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> https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/manhattan-man-found-guilty-federal-court-sex-trafficking-three-minors-and-possessing  
> 
> I am inclined to return the check, but I gratefully defer to the LNC.
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> Daniel Fishman
> Executive Director
> The Libertarian Party
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