[Vision2020] candidate questionnaire for November

Wed Aug 23 14:44:57 PDT 2006

Hi Bill,

I'm very sorry to be so late in responding, but there *is* a topic I'd like
asked of the Idaho state representative candidates.  I'm now sure how to
word it and am looking for suggestions from other Visionaries who may share
my concern.

Basically, do the candidates think we need legislative reform to address the
(insane) practice in Idaho law that allows offenders incarcerated for
sexual/violent crimes to be released *without supervision* to get themselves
to therapy/counseling and then back to jail?

If the candidates agree that this is a problem, what action(s) can we count
on them taking to accomplish this much-needed (IMNSHO) reform?  And, if
legislative reform isn't possible to end this (insane) practice, will our
elected representative work to change the sexual offender database laws so
that those who are incarcerated yet being released for counseling, therapy,
or any other reason are *included* in the database to better protect our
communities from these sentenced offenders?  

To me, it makes little sense to have elevated some sexual offenses to death
penalty status while still allowing some sexual and/or violent offenders out
of jail to get themselves to and from so-called therapy.  Were one of my
loved ones to be victimized by one of those supposedly incarcerated
offenders, it wouldn't make me feel *any* better that they might get the
death penalty while knowing that the crime could have been avoided were it
not for this INSANE practice.

Thanks,
Saundra Lund
Moscow, ID

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do
nothing.
- Edmund Burke

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-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Bill London
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 2:52 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] candidate questionnaire for November

Below are the questions that the Vision2020 candidate questionaire committee
agreed upon after tumultuous discussion.
Please provide any input ASAP.
We need to get the questions out to the candidates, so please send input to
V2020 by Monday, August 28.
Thanks BL

For US Representative --

	1.	What are the most important issues facing our nation today?
Do you believe that addressing flag-burning or abortion, for example, is
more important than addressing drug abuse or health care? 

	2.	Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a
constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Idaho) and suggest that
Idaho voters approve it? 

	3.	Do you support a commitment to embryonic stem-cell research?
Why or why not?

	4.	Does the Patriot Act, as amended, go too far or not far
enough, in giving our government adequate power and ability to fight
terrorism?  Explain what changes, if any, you would make and why. 

	5.	Do you suggest that Idaho voters approve Proposition 2 (the
proposal that
		requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land
use rules
		affect their property)?

	6.	Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone
numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you
wish.

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	For Idaho state representative

	1. Do you support giving Idaho counties and communities a local
taxing option, and if so, what options would you support granting to the
county or community and under what circumstances?

	2.	Do you support Idaho House Joint Resolution 2 (a
constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Idaho) and suggest that
Idaho voters approve it? 

	3.	Do you believe that a vocal minority of residents too
frequently get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? 

	4.	Do you believe that state laws requiring seat belt use in
automobiles and helmets while riding motorcycles should be strengthened? 

	5.	Do you suggest that Idaho voters approve Proposition 2 (the
proposal that
		requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land
use rules
		affect their property)?

	6. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone
numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you
wish.

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	Q for Latah County Commissioners:

	1. Latah County law enforcement officers earn significantly less
than their counterparts in the city of Moscow.  For example, the hourly wage
for a patrol deputy at the sheriff's office with 10 years of Service is
$17.36, while the hourly wage for a patrol officer at Moscow with 3 years of
service is $20.04.  Do you want to eliminate that pay differential, and if
so, how would you plan to do that? 

	2. Do you believe that a vocal minority of residents too frequently
get their way over the wishes of a less political majority? What are your
thoughts and feelings on this?

	3. Do you suggest that voters approve Idaho Proposition 2 (the
proposition that
	requires taxpayers to pay compensation to landowners if land use
rules
	affect their property)?

	4. Do you support or oppose a county ordinance to limit the amount
of light from rural yard lights? Why?

	5. What kinds of economic development should be encouraged and what
kinds discouraged in Latah County?  Please respond using examples like the
proposed Naylor Farms mining operation and the proposed Eid Road dairy.

	6.	Please list your campaign websites, email address, and phone
numbers, and add any biographical information or position statements you
wish. 

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	Treasurer:  

	1.What options does the county treasurer have at law to invest the
county's money?

	2. What are your qualifications for this position?

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	Clerk:  

	1.	Do you favor making all or select county public records
accessible over the internet.  If so, what records and what is your plan to
accomplish this? 

	2. What are your qualifications for this position?

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	Assessor:  

	1.	What procedures should be followed to insure that the 
		assessed value of all properties is as close as possible to
their real 
		market value? 

	2. What are your qualifications for this position?

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	Coroner:  

	1.	What procedures should be followed in the event of an 
		unattended death or a death where there is even some slight
probability of 
		criminal activity? 

	2. What are your qualifications for this position?