William F. Lee for Georgia Representative District 95
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Published: January 25, 2010
Bill is a candidate for the Georgia General Assembly House District 95, and is running against incumbent Toney Collins
Bill has forwarded his platform to us for your consideration.
POLITICAL PLATFORM
Let me start off by giving a brief introduction of myself. I’m a 62 year old Vietnam veteran. I was born and reared mostly in New York State. I have also lived in; Kentucky; Indiana; Missouri; California; and Illinois before coming to Georgia. While I was in the Army I served in Germany and Vietnam, as well as here in the United States. I consider myself an American Patriot.
I’m a graduate (B.A.) of Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky. I also graduated (M.Div.) from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California.
As for what I believe politically:
I believe in the Constitution and the principles it contains. It is the foundation upon which all of our laws are based. Some people believe that it is a “living” document. I do not. For if you have a foundation that moves and changes, anything built upon it will come down. We are a nation of laws. If you break the law, you face the consequences of those laws. Also, no one is above the law. They apply equally to everyone.
I believe in a strong National Defense program, for it is our military that keeps us safe. I am proud to have served my country, and I will stand side by side with all others who have served.
I believe in secure National borders. I do not believe that illegal immigrants should be given amnesty. There is a process for coming into this country legally, and that process needs to be respected by everyone. I do not believe that illegal immigrants should be given benefits they have not earned. Also, I do not believe they deserve a public education at the expense of the rest of the citizens of this country.
I am fiscally a conservative. I support the Fair Tax, a balanced budget, and fiscal responsibility. This applies to all levels of Government, from the city to the Federal, especially at times like these. We as families have to adjust our expenses when our budgets become tighter. The Government needs to do the same, but not at the expense of the safety and security of the public. It is irresponsible for the Government to add to the burden of our families when we are already struggling to meet our financial obligations.
I believe in individual freedom and responsibility. I believe in the individual right to privacy. I believe in the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But that does not guarantee equal results to the next person. If I work hard, it is my right to the benefits which I obtain from my labor. I can legally do what I want with those benefits. It is not the Government’s right to come and take them from me to give them to someone else.
I believe in a free market economy. Not one that is controlled by the Government. A true free market economy is the strength of this country. It is what has made this country the strongest and most productive nation in the world. It is the envy of other people around the world and thus nothing to be ashamed of.
Lastly, I believe we need to re-exert our States rights and have the Federal Government return to its original role of “protector of our rights,” rather than trying to dominate and subjugate the States. The Federal Government derives its power from the people. It does not grant power to the people.
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