I have recently signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. According to the Americans for Tax Reform, “The Pledge commits an elected official or candidate for public office ‘to oppose (and vote against/veto) any efforts to increase taxes.’” I am honored to have had the opportunity to commit myself to such an important ideal, and I am eager to share this goal with those who are willing to listen.
Well, I had the fortunate opportunity to express the Libertarian perspective of less government involvement in public education with the Arizona Education Association. I am thankful for the opportunity to have met with this organization. I am pleased to have had the ideals of less government in political dialogue.
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Libertarianism is the belief that all government powers are derived from the governed; that is you and me.
That government is limited by the people, not people by the government.
This short, animated movie is a terrific intro to the Philosophy…
“Libertarianismo es la creencia en el derecho supremo de cada individuo.
Es la creencia que el gobierno es limitado por la gente; no es que la gente es limitada por el gobierno.
Es la creencia que todo de los poderes del estado vienen de la gente; es que tú y yo.
Que no poder puede ser dado al estado que los individuos no tienen.
Que los derechos y poderes delegados al gobierno son retenidos por cada individuo.
Que es la obligación del individuo a respetar los derechos de los de más y defender la constitución contra todos de los enemigos, extranjeros y domesticos.”
A graduate of ASU with degrees in Political Science and Spanish, I have traveled Europe and taught both English and Spanish while exploring political beliefs, including my own. Finding personal satisfaction in my volunteer teaching, I embarked on a career in education, teaching Spanish in the Peoria School District.
As a teacher and coach, I soon understood that no two individuals are alike, and that the more choices given to my students and players the happier and more productive they are.
Well isn’t that the same philosophy that is at the root of the American political system- freedom and choice?
Realizing that this same system has become choked by endless regulations and taxes, I felt compelled to get actively involved in local politics. I know first hand that freedom and choice works. Limiting the tentacles of the government into the private lives of peaceful individuals and allowing for more free market solutions will result in happier and more productive citizens.
My goal, as Senator for LD 9, will be to reduce the size of government, reduce regulations and get back to the roots of Constitutional based government.
