“Seems logical to try a different method. The states are perfect for trying different methods (as determined by state and local governments). Getting big gov't out of the way for a bit and removing/reducing the burdensome taxes like payroll (essentially punishment for hiring), corporate income (just …”
- IAN D
“What does "assault weapon" mean? How is an "assault weapon" any different from another rifle or pistol? Fanning the ill-informed flame of gun control does no one any good. Teaching kids from a young age that weapons are to be respected and treated carefully is important. Making it illegal to expose …”
- IAN D
“Why $13? Why not $26? $52? The market will adjust to establish appropriate incomes for particular jobs. If the government inserts itself somewhere it shouldn't and forces companies to pay a certain minimum wage, then total available job positions will decrease, overqualified folks will end up in tho…”
- IAN D
“Not passing defense spending bills makes it extremely difficult for the military to plan and provide accurate representations to the President and Congress regarding it's ability to carry out the national security mission as set forth by civilian leadership. It's going to cost a lot when that missio…”
- IAN D
“Working toward cleaner and more efficient energy solutions is great. Don't mandate it thru government imposed regs. Perhaps a better solution would be to request wind/solar/hydro/nuclear? solutions to improve the national energy grid and use market competition to motivate and drive innovation. Don't…”
- IAN D
“The government is responsible for making sure that I am free to do as I see fit, so long as I don't infringe upon others' rights to do the same. Negative liberties, not positive liberties. It is not my job nor the government's to PROVIDE people with things. It is my job and the government's to NOT P…”
- IAN D
“Seems that pork often influences votes on a bill such that a member may agree with the primary subject of a bill, but veto it based on the extra/non-related material. Congress can spend less time campaigning and more time working if it actually adds time to the process (I highly doubt that it would,…”
- IAN D