Here's what I believe.
I believe that human life should be protected and cherished from conception to natural death and that the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution, as the US Supreme Court has confirmed, guarantees all Americans the right to keep and bear arms.
The following issues and what we do about them are also vital to the future of a free, vibrant and prosperous Minnesota.
Taxes
Minnesotans pay more taxes per person than any other state except Hawaii. The 2008 Gas Tax Increase put us in a solid tie for first.
>> moreEconomy
The Tax Foundation placed Minnesota 41st on its list of worst business climates. Our taxes are too high, our business regulations are too restrictive. We need a change in direction.
>> moreK-12 Education
Minnesota's K-12 education system is not broken, its badly bent, but can be fixed. Here's where we start.
>> moreWasteful spending
DFL lawmakers authorized more expense money for themselves last year as well as a year-round housing allowance for out-staters. $1200 a month for 12 months a year is abusing the taxpayer's pocketbook.
>> moreFuel and Energy Prices
Energy prices continue to skyrocket and the state legislature has done nothing to bring them down. And recent changes in energy policy will make it worse.
>> moreHealthcare
The more elements between doctor and patient - government, HMO, pre-paid health plans - the more expensive the plan. And Minnesota's taxpayer paid health care for the poor is out of control.
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