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<p>I think his statements were objectively bigoted, and I think the strong wording right out of the gate is important and impactful. However, I would hear a motion to amend.</p>
<p>I tried to push off making the statement when challenged as saying we'd like to focus inward, in Georgia, and the person in question insisted insofar as they agreed to write the statement and did so quickly. I believe they were right in this case anyway. It's important to take a stand against this sort of thing however we can. The rhetoric is quickly shifting into some pretty scary territory and I'd like to come out in front of it before things devolve even more. </p>
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<p>On 2019-07-19 12:51, Christine Austin via Lpgaexcomm wrote:</p>
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<div>It sounds like what you really would like to do is amend it.<br /><br />
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<div dir="ltr"><br />On Jul 19, 2019, at 12:41 PM, Elizabeth M via Lpgaexcomm <<a href="mailto:lpgaexcomm@lists.lpgeorgia.com">lpgaexcomm@lists.lpgeorgia.com</a>> wrote:<br /><br /></div>
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<div dir="ltr">I will second the motion and add that I'm feeling torn. On the one hand I agree with what is said here. On the other hand, I feel that the drama that is involved with Trump and his tweets is in itself divisive propaganda that serves to pull attention toward his rhetoric and away from his actual policy. I would rather not participate in that. That said, to not speak out when we are being asked to does seem to imply support. If we do make this official statement, I would change "bigoted statements" to simply "statements". "Bigoted statements" although we may agree that it is correct, seems subjective rather than factual.</div>
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<div class="gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:18 PM Ryan Graham via Lpgaexcomm <<a href="mailto:lpgaexcomm@lists.lpgeorgia.com">lpgaexcomm@lists.lpgeorgia.com</a>> wrote:</div>
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<p>We had a concerned libertarian reach out and ask why we haven't made a statement about Donald Trump's recent tweets and statements. He went so far as to send a statement he'd like to see. Laurie took a look and edited it up and I think we're ready for a motion.</p>
<p>I move to make an official statement of the Libertarian Party of Georgia regarding the Trump rhetoric as follows:</p>
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<p><span>In light of recent bigoted statements by the President of the United States and the silence of many who fail to condemn these statements (and whose inaction is sometimes interpreted as support), we the members and supporters of the Libertarian Party restate our condemnation of any and all acts of bigotry, racism, and hatred by any person against any other. To view individuals primarily as members of a group or bound by immutable characteristics is a violation of our values celebrating rights of the individual. </span></p>
<p><span>Politicians fostering divisiveness, bigotry, and collectivism among individuals are a threat to America's identity as a melting pot of cultural influence and a steward of equality before the law. We the Libertarian Party embrace America's diversity and affirm our pursuit of the principles of liberty and justice for all individuals.</span></p>
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<div>We need a second before voting can begin.</div>
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