May 2018 - Lnc-business - Moellman Enterprises Email

approved minutes from 04/21/18 LNC session
by Alicia Mattson 24 May '18

24 May '18

Attached are the now-approved minutes of the April 21-22, 2018 LNC session in Aurora, CO. Staff, please post these to the website when you get a chance to do so. -Alicia Attached are the now-approved minutes of the April 21-22, 2018 LNC session in Aurora, CO. Staff, please post these to the website when you get a chance to do so. -Alicia

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Log-in information for LPHPC meeting today
by Caryn Ann Harlos 23 May '18

23 May '18

Caryn Ann Harlos is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LPHPC Meeting Time: May 23, 2018 4:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/518449133 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,518449133# or +16468769923,,518449133# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 518 449 133 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/bookLYatG -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft* Caryn Ann Harlos is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LPHPC Meeting Time: May 23, 2018 4:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: [1]https://zoom.us/j/518449133 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,518449133# or +16468769923,,518449133# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 518 449 133 International numbers available: [2]https://zoom.us/u/bookLYatG -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [3]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft References 1. https://zoom.us/j/518449133 2. https://zoom.us/u/bookLYatG 3. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org

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Regional Caucus Rooms at NOLA
by Sam Goldstein 21 May '18

21 May '18

Regional Reps, Regional caucuses are scheduled for 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm on July 1st. I know that there may be some regional realignments that happen at the last minute but I am trying to assign rooms to the current regions so we avoid the helter-skelter approach at previous conventions. Please let me know as soon as possible if your Region is going to caucus at the appointed time and a rough guess as to how many delegates/alternates will be in attendance. That will allow me to assign rooms large enough to handle the crowds. Thanks and Live Free, -- Sam Goldstein LNC Convention Organizing Committee 317-850-0726 Cell Regional Reps, Regional caucuses are scheduled for 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm on July 1st. I know that there may be some regional realignments that happen at the last minute but I am trying to assign rooms to the current regions so we avoid the helter-skelter approach at previous conventions. Please let me know as soon as possible if your Region is going to caucus at the appointed time and a rough guess as to how many delegates/alternates will be in attendance. That will allow me to assign rooms large enough to handle the crowds. Thanks and Live Free, -- Sam Goldstein LNC Convention Organizing Committee 317-850-0726 Cell

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Missing poll about "Minimum Government, Maximum Freedom" slogan?
by Starchild 20 May '18

20 May '18

I was just searching our website for the poll, or a blog post or story about the poll, in which LP members selected "Minimum Government, Maximum Freedom" as their favorite slogan for the party among a number of possible alternatives listed, and I could not find anything about it. Is our site search feature not working properly, or are we still losing things down the memory hole? Love & Liberty, ((( starchild ))) At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee RealReform(a)earthlink.net (415) 625-FREE @StarchildSF

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Discussion before seeking co-sponsors to modify Policy Manual
by Caryn Ann Harlos 20 May '18

20 May '18

Please see attached proposal. -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft* Please see attached proposal. -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [1]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft References 1. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org

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Platform Committee
by Caryn Ann Harlos 18 May '18

18 May '18

Hello I am writing in my capacity as Platform Committee Chair. As the LNC knows, we appointed Aaron Starr as LNC alternate, and as you may not know, subsequent to that date California named Aaron Starr as their primary appointee resulting in him holding two seats: LNC Alternate and CA primary. Since that time, LNC appointee Jeffrey Miron has resigned leaving a vacancy on the LNC appointments. It seems to me that then Mr. Starr would then move into that spot and it seems everyone agrees on that, but this results in Mr. Starr in effect holding two primary appointments, that of LNC and that of California. This can affect voting, gives a potential strategic advantage to Mr. Starr, and leaves the current California alternate unsure if she is now the primary or not. She has not communicated that to me this is my own independent observation (she is a difficult position as she is now the LPCA Chair). Mr. Starr has informed me that he has not vacated any seat and thus holds the two positions. The Committee has decided that there is nothing in RONR or our Bylaws that prevents this situation. At this point, it is in the purview of the appointing bodies (the LNC and California) to decide if they wish to ask, require a choice, leave things be, or some other option available to them. I am cc'ing this information to the California Chair Ms. Robson to forward to her EC if she wishes. If there is any change please let me know. -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft* Hello I am writing in my capacity as Platform Committee Chair. As the LNC knows, we appointed Aaron Starr as LNC alternate, and as you may not know, subsequent to that date California named Aaron Starr as their primary appointee resulting in him holding two seats: LNC Alternate and CA primary. Since that time, LNC appointee Jeffrey Miron has resigned leaving a vacancy on the LNC appointments. It seems to me that then Mr. Starr would then move into that spot and it seems everyone agrees on that, but this results in Mr. Starr in effect holding two primary appointments, that of LNC and that of California. This can affect voting, gives a potential strategic advantage to Mr. Starr, and leaves the current California alternate unsure if she is now the primary or not. She has not communicated that to me this is my own independent observation (she is a difficult position as she is now the LPCA Chair). Mr. Starr has informed me that he has not vacated any seat and thus holds the two positions. The Committee has decided that there is nothing in RONR or our Bylaws that prevents this situation. At this point, it is in the purview of the appointing bodies (the LNC and California) to decide if they wish to ask, require a choice, leave things be, or some other option available to them. I am cc'ing this information to the California Chair Ms. Robson to forward to her EC if she wishes. If there is any change please let me know. -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [1]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft References 1. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org

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ETA for December LNC minutes?
by Alicia Mattson 17 May '18

17 May '18

Over three weeks ago (April 21), the LNC approved minutes from the December 2017 meeting in New Orleans (which I missed due to a weather-related flight cancellation, necessitating a pro tem secretary). As of today, those approved minutes are not yet posted on the website, and I don't remember seeing the final version come through our email list. Policy Manual Section 1.02.6 sets a requirement that an official copy of auto-approved minutes be provided within 7 days of their approval. While these minutes were not auto-approved, but were approved in a meeting, I have always viewed that same 7-day term as a reasonable standard for any minutes approved by other means as well, to comply with the Bylaw Article 7.14 requirement that they be "promptly" posted. Caryn Ann, when will the approved version of those minutes be made available to the membership? -Alicia Over three weeks ago (April 21), the LNC approved minutes from the December 2017 meeting in New Orleans (which I missed due to a weather-related flight cancellation, necessitating a pro tem secretary). As of today, those approved minutes are not yet posted on the website, and I don't remember seeing the final version come through our email list. Policy Manual Section 1.02.6 sets a requirement that an official copy of auto-approved minutes be provided within 7 days of their approval. While these minutes were not auto-approved, but were approved in a meeting, I have always viewed that same 7-day term as a reasonable standard for any minutes approved by other means as well, to comply with the Bylaw Article 7.14 requirement that they be "promptly" posted. Caryn Ann, when will the approved version of those minutes be made available to the membership? -Alicia

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Pre-convention LNC meeting
by Caryn Ann Harlos 17 May '18

17 May '18

Are reports due for that meeting? specifically committee and regional reports? -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft* Are reports due for that meeting? specifically committee and regional reports? -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [1]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee Chair, Libertarian National Party Platform Committee Member, Libertarian National Party Bylaws Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft References 1. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org

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Re: [Lnc-business] ETA for December LNC minutes?
by Caryn Ann Harlos 16 May '18

16 May '18

Correction - sent 9 days ago see attached screenshot. Many of us became violently ill after that meeting and were down in bed for about a week. I finished them immediately after that passed - again as we discussed at the meeting. I do not view the auto-approved rule precisely the same as auto-approved minutes have no changes. While these did not have changes from the committee, I had specially formatted all of the changes made between versions 1 and 2 for ease of reference by the LNC and needed to remove those and add the attachments. However, they were submitted in the several weeks following approval. Thank you so very much for checking up on this. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:33 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos(a)lp.org> wrote: > Here is a copy of what I sent to Wes and Robert. I also bumped that email > I sent to them to be sure they get them on the website. > > On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:30 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos(a)lp.org > > wrote: > >> I sent them over to Wes a few weeks ago - as we discussed at the meeting >> you had said I could send them directly to Wes. >> >> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:02 AM, Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business < >> lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org> wrote: >> >>> Over three weeks ago (April 21), the LNC approved minutes from the >>> December 2017 meeting in New Orleans (which I missed due to a >>> weather-related flight cancellation, necessitating a pro tem >>> secretary). >>> As of today, those approved minutes are not yet posted on the website, >>> and I don't remember seeing the final version come through our email >>> list. >>> Policy Manual Section 1.02.6 sets a requirement that an official copy >>> of auto-approved minutes be provided within 7 days of their approval. >>> While these minutes were not auto-approved, but were approved in a >>> meeting, I have always viewed that same 7-day term as a reasonable >>> standard for any minutes approved by other means as well, to comply >>> with the Bylaw Article 7.14 requirement that they be "promptly" >>> posted. >>> Caryn Ann, when will the approved version of those minutes be made >>> available to the membership? >>> -Alicia >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> -- >> *In Liberty,* >> *Caryn Ann Harlos* >> Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, >> Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. >> Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> >> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado >> <http://www.lpcolorado.org/> >> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee >> >> A haiku to the Statement of Principles: >> *We defend your rights* >> *And oppose the use of force* >> *Taxation is theft* >> > > > > -- > -- > *In Liberty,* > *Caryn Ann Harlos* > Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, > Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. > Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> > Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado > <http://www.lpcolorado.org/> > Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee > > A haiku to the Statement of Principles: > *We defend your rights* > *And oppose the use of force* > *Taxation is theft* > -- -- *In Liberty,* *Caryn Ann Harlos* Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org <Caryn.Ann.Harlos(a)LP.org> Communications Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado <http://www.lpcolorado.org/> Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: *We defend your rights* *And oppose the use of force* *Taxation is theft* Correction - sent 9 days ago see attached screenshot. Many of us became violently ill after that meeting and were down in bed for about a week. I finished them immediately after that passed - again as we discussed at the meeting. I do not view the auto-approved rule precisely the same as auto-approved minutes have no changes. While these did not have changes from the committee, I had specially formatted all of the changes made between versions 1 and 2 for ease of reference by the LNC and needed to remove those and add the attachments. However, they were submitted in the several weeks following approval. Thank you so very much for checking up on this. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:33 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <[1]caryn.ann.harlos(a)lp.org> wrote: Here is a copy of what I sent to Wes and Robert. I also bumped that email I sent to them to be sure they get them on the website. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:30 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos <[2]caryn.ann.harlos(a)lp.org> wrote: I sent them over to Wes a few weeks ago - as we discussed at the meeting you had said I could send them directly to Wes. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 1:02 AM, Alicia Mattson via Lnc-business <[3]lnc-business(a)hq.lp.org> wrote: Over three weeks ago (April 21), the LNC approved minutes from the December 2017 meeting in New Orleans (which I missed due to a weather-related flight cancellation, necessitating a pro tem secretary). As of today, those approved minutes are not yet posted on the website, and I don't remember seeing the final version come through our email list. Policy Manual Section 1.02.6 sets a requirement that an official copy of auto-approved minutes be provided within 7 days of their approval. While these minutes were not auto-approved, but were approved in a meeting, I have always viewed that same 7-day term as a reasonable standard for any minutes approved by other means as well, to comply with the Bylaw Article 7.14 requirement that they be "promptly" posted. Caryn Ann, when will the approved version of those minutes be made available to the membership? -Alicia -- -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [4]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Communications Director, [5]Libertarian Party of Colorado Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft -- -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [6]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Communications Director, [7]Libertarian Party of Colorado Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft -- -- In Liberty, Caryn Ann Harlos Region 1 Representative, Libertarian National Committee (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Washington) - [8]Caryn.Ann. Harlos(a)LP.org Communications Director, [9]Libertarian Party of Colorado Chair, LP Historical Preservation Committee A haiku to the Statement of Principles: We defend your rights And oppose the use of force Taxation is theft References 1. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos@lp.org 2. mailto:caryn.ann.harlos@lp.org 3. mailto:lnc-business@hq.lp.org 4. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org 5. http://www.lpcolorado.org/ 6. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org 7. http://www.lpcolorado.org/ 8. mailto:Caryn.Ann.Harlos@LP.org 9. http://www.lpcolorado.org/

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Re: [Lnc-business] Requested National Legislation Movement
by Starchild 16 May '18

16 May '18

Hi Michael, Thank you for writing to members of the Libertarian National Committee. You're certainly right that there isn't a lack of money going into government, but there is a lack of good things coming out from that money being spent. This may be inevitable when you have a leviathan government that spends trillions of dollars of other people's money via vast bureaucracies, but I couldn't agree with you more about the need to hold politicians accountable, and would love to see the doctrine of "sovereign immunity" ended so that government officials can be sued under a greater variety of circumstances for their malfeasance in office and misappropriation of funds for unconstitutional purposes. Unfortunately, making this happen is easier said than done. Even simply writing a piece of legislation that meshes with existing law and passes muster with government courts isn't easy – as you are presumably aware, since I don't see any specific language for a proposed bill attached to your letter. Legislators have taxpayer-funded government lawyers to review and help them craft their legislative proposals, but the Libertarian Party lacks similar resources, having at the national level only one part-time paid attorney (not an expert on writing bills as far as I know) whose time is largely spent giving us general legal advice and helping us overcome the obstacles that the Democrats and Republicans who control politics in this country place in the way of alternative party and independent candidates getting on the ballot to offer voters a different choice outside the two-party cartel. Some of my colleagues think virtually the only thing we should be doing as a party is trying to elect candidates, but personally I'd like to see us explore more outside-the-box ideas like yours, and I'm not the only one. If we had a qualified person willing to take the time to write up your idea as a legally water-tight proposal in accord with the libertarian Non-Aggression Principle, that would increase the chances of it being officially endorsed and championed by the Libertarian Party. Of course it would need to avoid identifying things like schools as "government functions" – taking money away from ordinary people via taxes, so that they are less able to afford to pay for their own education, is a classic example of misappropriation, and is unconstitutional to boot. The U.S. Constitution doesn't give the federal government any constitutional authority to be involved in education! I'm not blaming you for being unaware of this, as many people are not. Are you familiar with a group called Downsize DC? Started by several Libertarian Party members in 2004, this non-profit has several pieces of model legislation they are promoting, including the "One Subject At A Time Act" aimed at preventing massive legislative monstrosities crammed with all kinds of special interest provisions, and the "Read the Bills Act" which would also deter bills running into the hundreds of pages by requiring each piece of legislation to be read aloud in its entirety on the floor of Congress before being voted on (see https://downsizedc.org) Perhaps these or other already-written bills may even be similar enough to what you have in mind that you would like to join DownsizeDC and us in promoting them (I believe a number of Libertarian candidates have pledged to introduce these bills if elected). In any case, thanks again for writing, and for caring about civil liberties and political accountability. If you do find someone to draft some legislation for you, or decide to do some research and take a stab at it yourself, don't hesitate to send it along, and I would encourage you to pass it on to the folks at DownsizeDC as well. Love & Liberty, ((( starchild ))) At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee RealReform(a)earthlink.net (415) 625-FREE @StarchildSF P.S. – If you'd like to weigh in more directly to share your idea with Libertarian leaders, I invite you to attend our upcoming national convention in New Orleans from June 30 - July 3 if you are able to do so (see LP.org/convention for details). Many of us will also be at the Roads to Freedom Unconvention happening later this month May 25-27 in Omaha, Nebraska (see OmahaUnconvention.com) Or if these things are too much of a stretch, visit https://www.lp.org/state-affiliates/ to get connected with Libertarians in your area. On May 16, 2018, at 2:27 AM, Michael Laurence Curzi wrote: > Dear Libertarian Party Officials', > > I AM a resident of California and I have observed what seems to be a national issue. Over my years of life I have seen taxes skyrocket, temporary taxes voted in on the ballot nearly always become permanent and always a lack of funds by the Government. As an honors graduate of business administration I feel the issue is not the money coming in, but, the misappropriation of funds going out. I have observed numerous times over the course of my 26 years of life, money allocated for things we need, such as, roads, bridges, schools and other government functions being misappropriated for the purpose of elected officials keeping their campaign promises to both we the people and to lobbyists. > > I propose that ballot measures making State constitutional amendments that hold elected officials and lobbyists personally liable for any funds misappropriated. I suggest a provision in this legislation that states, this amendment may only be overturned by the voters in an election. I hope this will help weed out corruption on the part of the two big parties that play to a single tune. > > I feel that by backing such a movement of legislation, the Libertarian Party will gain much political capitol with We The People and be able to gain many seats in the 2020 election. I feel that politicians backing this legislation that helps protect We The Peoples civil liberties during election year 2020 will have widespread appeal from both liberals and conservatives. I feel it is about time a third party such as the Libertarian Party takes center stage in the fight for meaningful reform. Accountable politicians have far more appeal to me than ones whom are not held accountable. I feel that the majority feel the same way!!! > > > Thank You for your help, > > Sincerely, > > Michael Laurence Curzi > Hi Michael, Thank you for writing to members of the Libertarian National Committee. You're certainly right that there isn't a lack of money going into government, but there is a lack of good things coming out from that money being spent. This may be inevitable when you have a leviathan government that spends trillions of dollars of other people's money via vast bureaucracies, but I couldn't agree with you more about the need to hold politicians accountable, and would love to see the doctrine of "sovereign immunity" ended so that government officials can be sued under a greater variety of circumstances for their malfeasance in office and misappropriation of funds for unconstitutional purposes. Unfortunately, making this happen is easier said than done. Even simply writing a piece of legislation that meshes with existing law and passes muster with government courts isn't easy ï¿½ as you are presumably aware, since I don't see any specific language for a proposed bill attached to your letter. Legislators have taxpayer-funded government lawyers to review and help them craft their legislative proposals, but the Libertarian Party lacks similar resources, having at the national level only one part-time paid attorney (not an expert on writing bills as far as I know) whose time is largely spent giving us general legal advice and helping us overcome the obstacles that the Democrats and Republicans who control politics in this country place in the way of alternative party and independent candidates getting on the ballot to offer voters a different choice outside the two-party cartel. Some of my colleagues think virtually the only thing we should be doing as a party is trying to elect candidates, but personally I'd like to see us explore more outside-the-box ideas like yours, and I'm not the only one. If we had a qualified person willing to take the time to write up your idea as a legally water-tight proposal in accord with the libertarian Non-Aggression Principle, that would increase the chances of it being officially endorsed and championed by the Libertarian Party. Of course it would need to avoid identifying things like schools as "government functions" ï¿½ taking money away from ordinary people via taxes, so that they are less able to afford to pay for their own education, is a classic example of misappropriation, and is unconstitutional to boot. The U.S. Constitution doesn't give the federal government any constitutional authority to be involved in education! I'm not blaming you for being unaware of this, as many people are not. Are you familiar with a group called Downsize DC? Started by several Libertarian Party members in 2004, this non-profit has several pieces of model legislation they are promoting, including the "One Subject At A Time Act" aimed at preventing massive legislative monstrosities crammed with all kinds of special interest provisions, and the "Read the Bills Act" which would also deter bills running into the hundreds of pages by requiring each piece of legislation to be read aloud in its entirety on the floor of Congress before being voted on (see [1]https://downsizedc.org) Perhaps these or other already-written bills may even be similar enough to what you have in mind that you would like to join DownsizeDC and us in promoting them (I believe a number of Libertarian candidates have pledged to introduce these bills if elected). In any case, thanks again for writing, and for caring about civil liberties and political accountability. If you do find someone to draft some legislation for you, or decide to do some research and take a stab at it yourself, don't hesitate to send it along, and I would encourage you to pass it on to the folks at DownsizeDC as well. Love & Liberty, ((( starchild ))) At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee [2]RealReform(a)earthlink.net (415) 625-FREE @StarchildSF P.S. ï¿½ If you'd like to weigh in more directly to share your idea with Libertarian leaders, I invite you to attend our upcoming national convention in New Orleans from June 30 - July 3 if you are able to do so (see [3]LP.org/convention for details). Many of us will also be at the Roads to Freedom Unconvention happening later this month May 25-27 in Omaha, Nebraska (see [4]OmahaUnconvention.com) Or if these things are too much of a stretch, visit [5]https://www.lp.org/state-affiliates/ to get connected with Libertarians in your area. On May 16, 2018, at 2:27 AM, Michael Laurence Curzi wrote: Dear Libertarian Party Officials', I AM a resident of California and I have observed what seems to be a national issue. Over my years of life I have seen taxes skyrocket, temporary taxes voted in on the ballot nearly always become permanent and always a lack of funds by the Government. As an honors graduate of business administration I feel the issue is not the money coming in, but, the misappropriation of funds going out. I have observed numerous times over the course of my 26 years of life, money allocated for things we need, such as, roads, bridges, schools and other government functions being misappropriated for the purpose of elected officials keeping their campaign promises to both we the people and to lobbyists. I propose that ballot measures making State constitutional amendments that hold elected officials and lobbyists personally liable for any funds misappropriated. I suggest a provision in this legislation that states, this amendment may only be overturned by the voters in an election. I hope this will help weed out corruption on the part of the two big parties that play to a single tune. I feel that by backing such a movement of legislation, the Libertarian Party will gain much political capitol with We The People and be able to gain many seats in the 2020 election. I feel that politicians backing this legislation that helps protect We The Peoples civil liberties during election year 2020 will have widespread appeal from both liberals and conservatives. I feel it is about time a third party such as the Libertarian Party takes center stage in the fight for meaningful reform. Accountable politicians have far more appeal to me than ones whom are not held accountable. I feel that the majority feel the same way!!! Thank You for your help, Sincerely, Michael Laurence Curzi References 1. https://downsizedc.org/ 2. mailto:RealReform@earthlink.net 3. http://LP.org/convention 4. http://OmahaUnconvention.com/ 5. https://www.lp.org/state-affiliates/

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