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Mover · 06-12-2007, 10:12 AM

The War in Iraq -The US needs to exit Iraq as soon as responsibly possible. Certainly within 12 months. Try to work with the Iraqi governemnt to ensure a smooth transition, but the responsibility is Iraq's.

Illegal Immigration -Immigration is a necessity to economic growth. I would ease some restrictions on certain types of applicants. However, illegal immigration is just that...illegal. I believe a strong border is necessary to national security. Also, it's unreasonable to try and chase companies that hire illegals. It isn't the job of private corporations to enforce the immigration policy of the US.

Social Security - What is needed is a plan to make the system voluntary. Keep the current mess for the next 40 years on a declining basis, and let people have choices for the future. In any case, this money should no longer be treated as part of general coffers.

Public Education - I believe this is more of a community issue. Although it sounds great to have the federal government involved, the reality is that it just doesn't work. People are graduating with much less literacy than they used to.

Gun Control - "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed."

Drug Legalization I don't believe in legislating morality or choice. If people want drugs, they will get them. They harm no one else, and if people abuse drugs to the point of harming others, we already have laws in place for that.

Gay Marriage, Abortion My own belief is that government should legislate neither of these issues. It really is none of their business. The government does not belong in the bedrooms of the nation. Having said that, my position is that the government should neither fund, outlaw, promote, or contemplate these issues.

Stem cell research - Government should not support things that the free market does better.

Universal healthcare - Nice idea, fundamentally impossible to fund at reasonable tax levels. People should have the availability of some basic life rescuing insurance that is funded by people who want it.

Environmental Policy - Free market solutions are available for this, although the government should try to support alternative fuels.

Minimum Wage - State issue.

06-12-2007, 10:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
Mover Reeve Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 70	The War in Iraq -The US needs to exit Iraq as soon as responsibly possible. Certainly within 12 months. Try to work with the Iraqi governemnt to ensure a smooth transition, but the responsibility is Iraq's. Illegal Immigration -Immigration is a necessity to economic growth. I would ease some restrictions on certain types of applicants. However, illegal immigration is just that...illegal. I believe a strong border is necessary to national security. Also, it's unreasonable to try and chase companies that hire illegals. It isn't the job of private corporations to enforce the immigration policy of the US. Social Security - What is needed is a plan to make the system voluntary. Keep the current mess for the next 40 years on a declining basis, and let people have choices for the future. In any case, this money should no longer be treated as part of general coffers. Public Education - I believe this is more of a community issue. Although it sounds great to have the federal government involved, the reality is that it just doesn't work. People are graduating with much less literacy than they used to. Gun Control - "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." Drug Legalization I don't believe in legislating morality or choice. If people want drugs, they will get them. They harm no one else, and if people abuse drugs to the point of harming others, we already have laws in place for that. Gay Marriage, Abortion My own belief is that government should legislate neither of these issues. It really is none of their business. The government does not belong in the bedrooms of the nation. Having said that, my position is that the government should neither fund, outlaw, promote, or contemplate these issues. Stem cell research - Government should not support things that the free market does better. Universal healthcare - Nice idea, fundamentally impossible to fund at reasonable tax levels. People should have the availability of some basic life rescuing insurance that is funded by people who want it. Environmental Policy - Free market solutions are available for this, although the government should try to support alternative fuels. Minimum Wage - State issue.