[Lnc-business] Situation in MN

[Daniel Fishman]

Sent to our media list and up at
https://www.lp.org/lp-calls-for-charges-in-minneapolis/
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Daniel Fishman
Executive Director
The Libertarian Party
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On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 11:22 AM Elizabeth Van Horn <
elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote:

> Good.  This is the type of horrible situation where the voice of
> Libertarians is needed.
>
> Thank you!
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> Elizabeth Van Horn
> LNC Region 3 Representative (IN, MI, OH, KY)
>
>
> On 2020-05-28 10:04, john.phillips--- via Lnc-business wrote:
>
> Mr Fishman responded directly and says a press release will be on the way
> to the APRC shortly, which I am assuming will go out to the members as
> well.
>
> Thanks for being on top of it.
>
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973
>
> On May 28, 2020 8:11 AM, john.phillips at lp.org wrote:
>
> The situation in Minneapolis is appalling, and I believe the party should
> make a statement on it.
>
> Perhaps something is already being worked on I am unaware of, but if not I
> would like to request it.
>
> I do not believe something of this nature requires a vote, so not making a
> motion at this time - it would not be timely in the 7 day period anyway.
>
> I am copy/pasting the language of the LPMN statement for reference below
> my sig.
>
> Thank you
>
> John Phillips
> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> Cell 217-412-5973
>
> The Libertarian Party of Minnesota offers our deepest condolences to the
> friends and family of Mr. George Floyd, whose life was abruptly taken by
> the Minneapolis Police Department on Memorial Day.
>
> It is shameful that Minnesotans have had to become accustomed
> to statements like this from 'leaders' in recent years. Sympathy
> from public officials is never a substitute for a life unnecessarily taken
> by an elected government.
>
> Justice is due. Prosecution is required. Reform is mandatory. Inaction is
> acceptance.
>
> We applaud Mpls. Mayor Frey and MPD Chief Arradondo for
> immediately terminating the employment of the four officers involved in
> the killing of Mr. Floyd. Yet that is not enough.
>
> We call on Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman to immediately
> charge and arrest these four violent officers.
>
> Horrific videos show Mr. Floyd laying face down on the pavement with his
> hands cuffed behind his back, unarmed and defenseless, repeatedly saying
> that he couldn't breathe. The police were reportedly responding to an
> initial call about a non-violent forgery attempt. No weapons were on the
> scene.
>
> Many eyewitnesses recorded the four MPD officers and their
> actions, including the most heinous of them Derek Chauvin who was
> seen kneeling on Mr. Floyd's neck for nearly eight straight minutes,
> even after he became limp and unconscious while blood streamed from
> his nose.
>
> Mr. Floyd was pronounced dead a short time later. May he rest in power.
> May his family receive justice. May our community change.
>
> Chris Holbrook
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> Chris Holbrook
> LPMN Chair
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>