I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Mr. Dunn's coming out in support of gay marriage - it was a courageous and forward-thinking decision. As our future governor Rob McKenna is fond of saying, the Republican Party must learn the difference between private convictions and public policies.
It is encouraging to see an up-and-coming star in the Washington State Republican Party exhibit that understanding. We have always been able to count on the GOP to lead us constructively on fiscal issues. Perhaps this move towards constructive leadership on social issues will become a pattern.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
An Open Letter to our Congressional Delegation
Dear Representatives and Senators,
We are tired of being beaten about the head and shoulders by Big Government, reined and ridden by Big Business. We are tired of liberty and freedom being treated as quaint ideas to be pondered wistfully. We are tired of our Senators and Congressmen acting as if they have never heard of an oath of office or the Constitution or who fail to understand that government is established primarily to enable the freedom and welfare of the individual – not the corporation.
We expect our representatives in Congress to consider the big picture, rather than merely follow along with the talking points from a dozen industry lobbyists' white papers. We expect that you will always side with and protect liberty and freedom when laws are presented to you.
Any law which has the potential to detain or restrain members of a free society, honestly and conscientiously exercising their God-given rights in our Democracy, is a bad law. Every time you vote in approval of a bill with any such provisions, you dishonor your position, your oath of office, and the trust the People have placed in you.
Please take action and vote against SOPA and PIPA. Please also take action and vote to remove the Bill of Rights shredding provisions of the Patriot Act and the National Defense Authorization act. Please read proposed laws before uttering "Aye!" Please remember your oath and the proper function of government, as envisioned by our Founding Fathers.
Sincerely,
David Rogers
We are tired of being beaten about the head and shoulders by Big Government, reined and ridden by Big Business. We are tired of liberty and freedom being treated as quaint ideas to be pondered wistfully. We are tired of our Senators and Congressmen acting as if they have never heard of an oath of office or the Constitution or who fail to understand that government is established primarily to enable the freedom and welfare of the individual – not the corporation.
We expect our representatives in Congress to consider the big picture, rather than merely follow along with the talking points from a dozen industry lobbyists' white papers. We expect that you will always side with and protect liberty and freedom when laws are presented to you.
Any law which has the potential to detain or restrain members of a free society, honestly and conscientiously exercising their God-given rights in our Democracy, is a bad law. Every time you vote in approval of a bill with any such provisions, you dishonor your position, your oath of office, and the trust the People have placed in you.
Please take action and vote against SOPA and PIPA. Please also take action and vote to remove the Bill of Rights shredding provisions of the Patriot Act and the National Defense Authorization act. Please read proposed laws before uttering "Aye!" Please remember your oath and the proper function of government, as envisioned by our Founding Fathers.
Sincerely,
David Rogers
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