Issues

Energy Crisis

We can no longer afford the debate between use of traditional fuels and alternatives. We need a suite of energy sources that includes coal, hydro, natural gas, wind, petroleum, geothermal, nuclear, solar and bio-fuels. We need an effort to become energy independent similar to the space program, which gave us solar technology among others. We have simply not followed up as much as we should have.
John Salazar voted against drilling off-shore, against facilitating new refineries and introduced a bill to stop drilling on top of the Naval Oil Reserve which contains some seven trillion cubic feet of natural gas. He has supported excessive bio-fuel subsidies which may have the least potential of the alternatives I mentioned. I will vote for responsible off-shore drilling. I will also work to establish an oil shale collaborative made up of environmentalists, energy producers, ranchers, sportsmen, Chambers of Commerce, local government, agencies, water experts and other stakeholders. The goal would be the development of steady, responsible strategies.

Safe Food

The importation of apples and peaches from China that threatens to put fruit growers in the Unites States out of business is counterproductive. We will soon have a food crisis if we do not change our trade policies. John Salazar voted for and receives commodity subsidies. I will work toward the eventual elimination of farm commodity subsidies. Of more critical importance to people in agriculture and small business is the elimination of the death tax.

Provide for National Security

We must pursue terrorists and be vigilant to protect our liberty. However, even this crucial endeavor must be pursued with fiscal responsibility. Personnel, veterans and their families will be my priority for funding. John Salazar voted to cut and run. I will be cautious about voting for another war. If we do go to war, I will support the military until the objectives of the United States are met.

Make Good on the National Promise to Seniors

We must stop taking money from the Social Security Trust Fund. I support Medicare and working with health care providers for long term solutions.

Limit Government Intrusion

Our first liberty of religious expression, the individual’s right to carry firearms and due process are among the constitutional rights that must be protected. John Salazar has supported Nancy Pelosi who is for gun control. I will vote for a Speaker of the House who supports the Second Amendment.
 
 
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