ISSUES
Stronger Controls on
Illegal Immigration
There are approximately
250,000 illegal immigrants
in Maryland.
This number is unacceptable.
We need to control illegal
immigration to prevent its
dangerous side effects.
The most dangerous result of
illegal immigration is the
increased
health risks to American
citizens.
Additionally, I strongly
oppose amnesty for illegal
immigrants. Granting
amnesty to illegal
immigrants will place a huge
fiscal
burden on the economy.
I want to enforce federal
laws that prohibit illegal
immigration and introduce
legislation that would
punish businesses that
employ illegal immigrants.
Harsher Penalties for
Sex Offenders
There is no excuse for an
adult to abuse a child.
First time sex offenders
convicted of second degree
rape and second degree sex
offense should be
incarcerated for a mandatory
minimum of twenty-five
years.
Studies have shown that
there is an extremely high
recidivism rate for sex
offenders.
We need to protect the
people who cannot protect
themselves.
Putting these criminals
behind bars is one-step in
the right direction.
With an aging population,
affordable health care is
more important than ever.
I want to work to provide
access to affordable heath
care to every citizen.
Socialized health care is
not the answer.
I am currently researching
the newly enacted
Massachusetts
health law and analyzing how
it might benefit
Maryland
residents.
Please read my
blog for further
information.
I will also work to provide
further medical malpractice
tort reform which would
bring down the costs of
health insurance.
Protection of Private
Property Rights
In the Supreme Court case of
Kelo v. New London,
Justice Stevens held that
the generation of
"tax-revenue" from private
property is considered a
"public-use" under the
Takings Clause of 5th
Amendment. Ultimately,
this decision gives state
government's greater
discretion in using the
eminent domain power to
seize your land. This
result is unacceptable.
Eight states, including
Maine
,
Montana
,
South Carolina
, and Kentucky
, forbid the use of eminent
domain for economic
development unless it will
eliminate blight. I
will introduce similar
legislation that will
restrict the state and local
government from taking your
private property under the
eminent domain power.
Greater Access to
Concealed Carry Permits
I
support a private citizen's right to
carry a concealed handgun.
Allowing citizens to carry a
concealed handgun reduces crime.
The recent
Lott/Mustard Study
reinforces my statement.
Nearly 1,500 murders and 4,000 rapes
can be prevented each year.
Currently, MD State Police will only
issue a permit if they determine an
applicant has a "special need.
This "special need" test is too high
of a burden to meet and needs to be
changed.
Encourage Small Business
Development
As the son of a small
business owner, I understand
the important role that
small businesses play in the
community. Recent
legislation proves that
Maryland
is not business friendly.
With the recent veto
override of the Wal-Mart
bill and an increase in
minimum wage,
Maryland
continues to discourage
business owners from moving
to the state.
I will work to reform
workers compensation and
unemployment insurance.
I will also work for more
tort reform to prevent
business owners from being
the victims of frivolous
lawsuits.
Fiscal Conservative &
Limited Government
I am a strong fiscal
conservative.
I believe the government can
be more responsible and
accountable with our money.
Excessive government
spending leads to excessive
taxation.
Marylanders can no longer
afford to allow government
spending go unchecked.
We need to reduce the tax
burden on the working family
and make the government work
for us.
Citizens of the United
States
are now competing in a
global marketplace.
Education should be one of
our top priorities.
Any efforts to increase the
quality of our education
system should be thoroughly
analyzed and implemented.
I believe Anne
Arundel
County
needs an additional public
high school to alleviate
overcrowding problems.
Overcrowding reduces the
effectiveness of the
classroom. I encourage
more parent involvement with
the school system.
Parents should help
reinforce the importance of
a good quality education.
I will propose additional
mandatory classes that high
school seniors need to take.
Specifically, I believe our
children should graduate
with a better understanding
of how to manage finances
and the growing financial
market of
America
. I will look into
implementing a "financial
acumen" class that will
teach seniors practical
understanding of our state's
complex financial system.
Traditional Family
Values
As a person of faith, I
believe we should
maintain and support our
nation's core
principles. Family
values are at the heart
of these principles.
I am pro-life. I
believe it is our job to
protect the sanctity of
life.
Environmental
Conservationist
Theodore Roosevelt has
always been one of my
heroes. As a strong
conservationist, I respect
him for his stance on the
environment. He
understood the importance of
protecting the environment
and preserving the wildlife.
I will work to implement
reasonable and responsible
environmental controls in
Maryland
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