My Pledge

I pledge to be fiscally responsible, protective of individual rights, attentive to local needs, supportive of families, and responsive to constituents.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

What is the role of government?

 Unlike my opponent who does not believe in government, I do. Government should provide a "ladder" for us to climb, and a boost onto the first few rungs. I see these first  rungs as good public education,  basic health care, protection of civil rights and freedoms, a strong transportation and communication infrastructure in which to grow and thrive, and a safe environment.

After that, how high you climb is up to you.

Caveat: For some of our fellow citizens, those unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental disabilities, government must do more.  Unlike Marty Hardy [R], former state rep, I do not believe the answer is "off to Siberia".  We must restore the wait list for disabled adults.  It is far cheaper [about $14,000 a year] to treat the mentally ill in the community than to imprison those who violate the law [about $30,000 per year]. 


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