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2010 PLATFORM
“In all that the people can individually do as well for themselves, Government ought not to interfere.” ~Abraham Lincoln
PREAMBLE
We, the Republicans of Chelan County, reaffirm the words of our Founding Fathers embodied in the Declaration of Independence: “…We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Our Constitutional Republic was founded as one nation under God on principles that are clearly and simply outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Chelan County Republicans believe the Constitution shall be interpreted according to the original intent of the Founding Fathers, and are dedicated to promoting these principles, preserving their integrity and their importance on the national level, and in our daily lives. Chelan County Republicans believe that good government is based on law, the individual and family, that each person’s ability, dignity, freedom and responsibility must be encouraged, honored and recognized, and that the role of the traditional family as the basic unit of our community must be respected and enhanced. We believe that free enterprise and the encouragement of individual incentive are fundamental to our free society.
Because elected officials derive their authority from the people, we believe that during election campaigns, candidates should freely express their agreement or disagreement with the platform of the Chelan County Republican Party.
Economic Opportunity
1. Chelan County Republicans believe government must practice fiscal responsibility, while individual citizens should enjoy an atmosphere of free enterprise, unfettered by burdensome government taxes and regulations. In Chelan County, we support:
A. Requiring the government to maintain a fiscal policy responsible to the citizens.
B. Eliminating or preventing inheritance tax, state income tax, capital gains tax, and unfunded mandates.
C. Reducing the size of state government through performance audits and the privatization of services when possible.
D. The complete elimination of the Business & Occupation tax. The reform of the Department of Labor and Industries, Employment Security Department, and the reduction of regulations and taxes to make Washington State more business friendly.
E. The complete reform of the Department of Social and Health Services to insure tax payer money is being spent in an efficient and not wasteful manner. Services are given only to those in true need. Services are given only to those who are citizens of the United States.
F. Transportation plans that are developed and funded regionally.
G. All state taxes shall be approved by a 2/3 majority vote of the Legislature.
H. Current IRS regulations shall be replaced by a Flat or Fair Tax.
I. The defeat of any legislation restricting CO2 emissions or any human activity, or the supposed purpose of influencing the climate since Anthropogenic Global Warming has been found to be a hoax.
Campaign, Congressional and Election Reform
2. Chelan County Republicans believe in free and fair elections and in the continuing responsibility of elected officials to abide by those laws and principles which regulate the daily behavior of all citizens. In Chelan County we support:
A. The enforcement of requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
B. Eliminating the Federal Motor Voter program.
C. Stricter proof of identification on mail in ballots.
D. The requirement of all counties in Washington State to release final election results at the same time.
E. The enforcement of auditors to match the number of ballots that are mailed out to the number of ballots that are counted.
F. The idea of not changing, modifying or enhancing any original ballot.
G. Immediate and full disclosure of all candidate economic support.
H. Private rather than government support of candidates and parties.
I. Allowing union members the right to choose whether dues may be used by political action committees (paycheck protection).
L. Public access to information on pending Congressional legislation.
M. Eliminating automatic raises in pay/pension for members of Congress and Washington State Legislators.
N. The 1st amendment rights of free speech, specifically those allowing unlimited campaign funding.
Crime
3. Chelan County Republicans believe a society must seek to protect its citizens from criminal acts, while acknowledging those fundamental rights inherent in our free society. We are ever vigilant to protect the constitutional provisions providing for our individual liberty. We understand we must first and foremost protect our children and the most vulnerable. In Chelan County we support:
A. The harshest sentence to sex offenders in the country and better notification to the public of identified sex offenders.
B. Swift and just sentences for those found guilty of any crime.
C. The death penalty for capital crimes, with a limited right of appeal.
D. Preventing the decriminalization of drugs.
E. Stronger penalties for drug traffickers and drug users including maximum sentences for repeat offenders.
F. The rights of victims to restitution for losses from crime.
G. Stricter sentences and penalties of those convicted of more than one DUI.
H. Stricter sentences and prison time of those convicted of a DUI causing the death or injury of another.
National Defense/Homeland Security/Foreign Policy
4. Chelan County Republicans believe in a strong and free America, a nation leading the world in the expansion of peace, freedom and human rights. We believe that to maintain the strength of our Nation we must strive for fair trade and the elimination of foreign trade deficits. In Chelan County, we support:
A. Unwavering and decisive leadership in the war on terror.
B. Securing our borders by using more border patrol agents and using advanced technology to identify those who enter.
C. Immigration reform that includes a Guest Worker program that does not require onerous regulations.
D. Maintenance of superior military strength, as one of the higher priorities of government.
E. The men and women of our United States Armed Forces and honor their sacrifice and courage in all they do to protect our Country and freedom.
F. Limiting foreign aid and government insured loans to foreign governments. G. Placing no US troops under U.N. or foreign command.
H. Israel, as a sovereign state, with the right to self-defense against foreign enemies and state sponsored terrorism.
I. The Patriot Act and the need for a strong Homeland Security Dept while balancing the freedom of our citizens.
Right to Keep and Bear Arms
5. Chelan County Republicans believe: in the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms as guaranteed in the state and federal constitutions. In Chelan County we support:
A. The defeat of any legislation that seeks to diminish the rights of law abiding citizens to acquire, keep and bear arms, ammunition and arms-related accessories.
B. The 2nd amendment rights to bear arms as the framers of the Constitution intended as a defense against the tyranny of government.
Natural Resources and Energy
6. Chelan County Republicans believe that a clean and healthy environment is important and people are part of the environment. We believe a balance must be achieved between economic health and environmental health. In Chelan County we support:
A. Environmental policies serving the needs of the people supported by sound, peer reviewed scientific method.
B. Multiple uses of public lands and all natural resources.
C. Drilling for oil on the ANWR reserve to help the U S become more self-sufficient in our production of oil.
D. The preservation of hydro power for the good of the people and we oppose any effort to breach dams in the Columbia and Snake River systems.
E. Limiting the power of the government agencies to the scope of their enabling legislation.
F. Repeal of the Endangered Species Act.
G. Actions that increase energy self-sufficiency.
H. Water rights that stay with the landowners and other water users and do not transfer to state or federal ownership.
I. The addition of hydroelectric power as a renewable resource.
J. A drastic reduction in Federal and State land holdings.
Private Property Rights
7. Chelan County Republicans believe private property rights are fundamental to personal freedom. In Chelan County, we support:
A. Property taxes based on actual use.
B. The reform of the current one-size-fits-all mandatory Growth Management Act.
C. Local control of land use issues.
D. Eliminating needless government regulations which violate private property rights.
E. Legislation that will prohibit the state’s use of eminent domain for the development of private property in order to increase revenue.
F. The tenant that governmental agencies that impose regulations that impact the value of private property shall compensate the owner.
G. Full and fair compensation, for property that is to be taken be consistent with our state and federal constitutions.
Education
8. Chelan County Republicans believe education is both a privilege and a responsibility. The parents of American children have the responsibility to equip children with basic academic and vocational skills, while maintaining an atmosphere of discipline and accountability. Our schools must be made safe.
In Chelan County, we support:
A. State set minimum graduation requirements, but leaving curriculum decisions to local school boards.
B. Education reforms that provide vouchers and charter schools, giving parents the freedom to choose their child’s school-public or private.
C. Educational priority before other state programs.
D. Having local education decisions left to the locally elected school boards.
E. Non interference by government in individual religious expression in school.
F. English language teaching as primary and official.
G. A policy that prohibits public schools from promoting homosexuality as a healthy, morally acceptable, or alternative lifestyle.
H. Current Washington State laws prohibiting teachers strikes.
I. A program of teacher accountability for academic performance of their students.
J. Curriculum that is based on fundamental education of reading, writing, arithmetic, and U.S. and Washington State history .
Agriculture/Rural
9. Chelan County Republicans believe agriculture is the economic foundation of our economy, and government should seek to assist rather than restrict the American farmer. In Chelan County, we support:
A. Agricultural operations be allowed to continue unabated despite the encroachment of residential development.
B. Use of water resources that permit the farmer to achieve the most productive and efficient agricultural operation without losing water rights.
C. Requiring that all imported food and fiber must meet all U.S. standards and regulations imposed upon domestic production, and must be inspected at point of entry. D. Ensuring that water rights stay with landowners and other water users and not transferred to state ownership.
E. Ensuring that regulations adopted for public lands are not imposed on private lands.
Washington Families
10. Chelan County Republicans believe the traditional family unit is critical to the moral, ethical and economic success of our nation. In Chelan County, we support:
A. The reform of government policy wherever possible to strengthen rather than divide the American family.
B. Parental responsibility for the care and upbringing of children, including full enforced child support laws and penalties for non support.
C. More equitable custody rights in divorce cases.
D. Promotion and encouragement of adoption through the simplification of adoptive laws and process.
E. Stronger and enforceable laws against pornography and obscenity.
F. Permanent removal of the marriage tax penalty.
G. Making marriage between one man and one woman, thus protecting traditional Marriage.
H. Discontinuing the use of tax payer money for sex change operations.
Equal Protection
11. Chelan County Republicans believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all. In Chelan County, we support:
A. Abolishing affirmative action.
B. Making a ban on partial birth abortion permanent.
C. Parental notification and consent for minors seeking abortion.
D. The prohibition of the use of public funding to promote or provide abortions.
E. Existing State Constitutional law and oppose the creation of special rights or protections based solely upon sexual preference or sexual conduct.
F. Prohibition of euthanasia or assisted suicide.
G. The sanctity of life and the belief that life begins at conception.
Health Care/Welfare/Social Security
12. Chelan County Republicans believe health care is a personal and family issue. We also believe that welfare should be temporary and not be a permanent economic choice. In Chelan County, we support:
A. “Medical Savings Accounts” that allow people to invest in tax-free accounts to be used to pay for health care costs.
B. Portable health care permitting patient choice in health care providers.
C. Identifying HIV/AIDS as a public health concern, not a political issue.
D. The reduction of welfare costs and fraud through independent audits.
E. Eliminating the unwarranted intrusion or interference by the government in health care.
F. The reorganization and privatization of social security.
G. A climate that encourages medical insurance companies to do business in Washington State.
H. Tort reform.
I. Policies that allow state citizens to be able to purchase health insurance plans of their choice regardless of state mandates.
J. The repeal of the National Health Care Plan. |
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