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I identify myself as a Republican because I believe in a limited role for government. In my view, the proper functions of government are:

• protecting liberty,
• protecting person,
• protecting property, and
• establishing a reasonable degree of order.

I support a strong defense to keep the United States the preeminent world superpower. I am a fiscal conservative but I am not a deficit hawk. There are situations in which deficit spending is necessary and advantageous. I favor less government, less taxes and more freedom.

I support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America from all enemies foreign or domestic. My political views on ...

• Commerce: Capitalism has proven itself to be the most effective economic system ever devised. Commerce should be regulated so we play by the rules.
• Economics: In times of recessions reduce taxes & deficit spend to stimulate economic growth (Keynesian-Supply Sider).
• Civil Rights: All should have equal rights & liberties. All should have the same protection under law (14th Amendment).
• Taxes: Support lower marginal rates.
• Death Penalty: Absolutely, have the death penalty — government must be a terror to evil & execute justice.
• Gun Control: Citizens have the right to bear Arms. It is an individual right that cannot be infringed (2nd Amendment).
• Privacy: Cherish and preserve it. It is implicit in the 4th Amendment.
• Defense: Peace through strength sums up good defense policy! The U.S. must & indeed can remain the dominant power in world affairs. The DOD should continuously modernize & compensate competitively.
• Environment: Clean air, clean water & reasonable protection are in order.
• Trade: In a word, globalize. Protectionism & isolation can never work in an interdependent global economy. Trade should be free & fair.
• Immigration: Support work visas, orderly immigration and secure borders.
• Debt: Do not threaten default. Automate increasing the debt limit which is 'necessary and unavoidable.'

Other views on issues will be defined as they arise. See who top my list as Great Republicans and why.