[Vision2020] Cong. Candidate Dave Olson answers V2020 Questions
Paul Rumelhart
godshatter at yahoo.com
Wed Oct 4 21:57:16 PDT 2006
In which direction, if you don't mind my asking?
Paul
Donovan Arnold wrote:
> Tim,
>
> Thanks for the post! It has changed my vote.
>
> Best,
>
> _DJA
>
> */Tim Lohrmann <timlohr at yahoo.com>/* wrote:
>
> All,
> Independent Congressional candidate Dave Olson, of St. Maries
> asked me to forward his answers to the questions posed by the
> Vision 2020 Candidate Questionaire committee.
> TL
>
> */dave olson <olsonforcongress at hotmail.com>/* wrote:
>
> From: "dave olson" <olsonforcongress at hotmail.com>
> To: timlohr at yahoo.com
> Subject: RE: Candidate Questionaire for Moscow List serve
> Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:16:21
>
>
>
>
> *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?*
> **
> The most important issues facing our nation today are: the
> dependence on
> foreign oil, the situation on our borders and the illegal
> alien problems it
> creates, and the $9 trillion national debt and corruption it
> causes within our
> government.
>
> Our nation needs to strive for full energy independence and
> begin going to alternative fuels. Hydrogen is the most readily
> available and one that would be able to fulfill our nations
> requirements both in the short term and long term. We could
> convert within 10 years and free ourselves from oil imports.
>
> Control over our national borders is mandatory, not only for
> the security of the nation but for our economic survival.
> Preventing illegal aliens from crossing our borders will prevent
> the importing of diseases but also prevent the developement of
> a permanent
> under-class of workers in our nation.
>
> Reducing the national debt is essential to protect the value
> of our money and to re-establish a firm financial base for
> long term developement and investment into our nation's
> competitiveness.
> Only through sound financial management can prosperity be
> maintained.
> *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? *
>
> No.
> The constant arguments over gay marriage and other meaningless
> debates distracts from the more important issues facing our
> nation.
> Voters should make every effort to get the government out of
> "our bedrooms" and limit government intervention in the
> personal lives of all Americans.
>
> *3. Do you support a commitment to embryonic stem-cell
> research? Why or why not?*
>
> Embryonic stem-cell research or any research dealing in
> cloning should
> be very carefully conducted. It should be further regulated to
> prevent its
> unlimited use.
> Just as unregulated use of animal byproducts introduced into
> cattle feed led to "mad cow disease", so too could unregulated
> use of
> embryonic stem-cell research, cloning, or other types of
> research lead to
> repercusions or unforeseen results.
> While some things can be done, it doesn't follow they should
> be done.
>
> *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. *
>
> In discussing the use of the Patriot Act, it must be eyed with
> not only
> the short term effect of fighting terrorism but the long term
> effect of
> eroding America's freedoms.
> Many of the effects created by the its use may seem innocent
> enough, but what will some other leaders decide to use or
> interpet the meaning of the act to be?
> Government has power in times of war or threat to the nation
> to act in extreme measures. This can be seen in the internment
> of Japanesse-Americans in WWII, the use of military subjects,
> (A-bomb Vets) or even the use of untested vaccinations during
> the 2-gulf wars.
> From the very beginning of our nation, the founding fathers have
> warned of unrestricted government powers.
> It's for this reason any power given to government must be
> monitored and limited.
> *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)? *
>
> In reading the Proposition 2, I find some parts very
> disturbing in
> their wording and meaning.
> While I support the compensation of land owners for property
> that is taken under eminent domain for public necessity, it
> does not follow that taxpayers should compensate every landowner.
> A case in point would be if I want to develop my farm land by
> reclassifying it to multiple residential or commercial
> property. Should the local taxpayers be
> required to pay my neighbor across the road because they think
> their
> property is worth less because they no longer have an open view?
> Could I be required to get the permission of any or all
> neighbors around my property before I could develop or rezone
> the use of my land?
> In a dispute between neighbors, could the taxpayer be required
> to pay one or both if land is developed or not developed?
> Because these points are not addressed in Proposition 2, I
> would be reluctant to support it. No.
> *6. Please list your campaign websites, email address, and
> phone numbers, and add any biographical information or
> position statements you wish.*
> My email campaign address is olsonforcongress at hotmail.com
> <mailto:olsonforcongress at hotmail.com>
> I can also be reached at Olson For Congress, P.O. Box 251, St.
> Maries,
> Id. 83861.
> Our phone number is 208-245-5654.
> We can supply you biographical information if you contact us.
>
> I hope this will help you and give you the information you need.
> Let me know if there is anything else you need.
> Thanks again.
> Dave Olson
>
>
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