Key Issues
I am a constitutional Republican. I believe in a strong interpretation and respect of the New Hampshire Constitution and in our United States Constitution. The rights of the individual are the key to a free and prosperous society. We should feel confident in the free market and we should always be skeptical of the unintended consequences of regulation.
Below are very important issues in today's New Hampshire.
TAXES AND SPENDING - I pledge to never vote for a state income or sales tax. I believe that government should be streamlined and operated in such a way that all of our citizens are proud of their quality of life and the efficiencies in their state government. I want New Hampshire to be a place where people come to work within a Constitutional system of limited government. Fiscal responsibility is essential.
JOBS - I believe that we must free up our marketplace so that businesses are encouraged to create more jobs. We can do this by cutting business taxes and unnecessary regulatations.
CITIZEN LEGISLATURE - The primary issue of my candidacy is that more people should be able to take part in state government. Because sessions are becoming longer, working people are not able to put time into public service. We can change this by passing fewer laws, working to repeal existing laws, and by maintaining the spirit of New Hampshire's citizen legislature. I support Bill O'Brien and his idea to bring back the Constitutional Committee - a committee that ensures that all legislation is Constitutional before it is brought to a vote.
HEALTH CARE - We have not seen a true free market in health care for decades. I strongly oppose government intervention and believe individuals have the right to make their own choices when it comes to health care. I will vote for any legislation that demands the federal government stay out of New Hampshire with the unconstitutional health care bill passed in 2010.
EDUCATION - Education is best served at the local level. Each community is unique and the interests of our towns are always better left to local parents and teachers. I appreciate and encourage an increase in private schools and home schooling. I do not believe in the current system where larger towns and cities are in essence paying for schools in smaller communities.
SOVEREIGNTY - I believe in the rights of states to work under their unique constitutional and legislative systems. I oppose all efforts of the federal government to get involved in the decision making processes of states. I will always work against state adoption of unconstitutional laws like REAL ID and I will never support legislation because of strings attached by the federal government. (i.e. I will not support a seat belt law to get "millions" in funding from the federal government.)
ENERGY - I support efforts to reduce New Hampshire's gas tax. I endorse measures (i.e. tax credits) that encourage the use of alternative energy.
SECOND AMENDMENT - I support the right to keep and bear arms 100%. "If we outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns."
CIVIL LIBERTIES - Individuals should have sole control over their lives. What does not impose on the equal rights of another person should not be legislated.
PENSION REFORM - We must immediately work to reform our state government pension system. While we must protect those currently dependent on the system, it is important that going forward we model our pension system along with what many private businesses provide (i.e. 401k plans). If we continue on current course and speed, our debt will continue to grow at rapid rates.
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