[LPGa Executive Committee] Official Statement on Donald Trump's Divisive Rhetoric

[Elizabeth M]

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.

On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 12:18 PM Ryan Graham via Lpgaexcomm <
lpgaexcomm at lists.lpgeorgia.com> wrote:

> Hey Team,
>
> 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.
>
> I move to make an official statement of the Libertarian Party of Georgia
> regarding the Trump rhetoric as follows:
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> We need a second before voting can begin.
>
> --
> In Liberty,
> Ryan Graham
> Chair, Libertarian Party of Georgia
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