A better way to spend $85 billion
I oppose the $85-billion bailout of AIG. Rather, I favor using the $85 billion to pay for the veterans and widows benefits that were deleted from the 2009 National Defense... […]
Citizen government — or lack thereof
The Arizona Capitol Times issue of Citizen Government 2008 lists information on 228 of the 310 citizen boards and committees. Looking into these boards and committees you’ll find that those... […]
State should back off defining religious institutions
My faith is important to me. It colors how I live my life, the choices I make, the way I raise my family. My faith and its everyday expression in... […]
States should reclaim power under 10th Amendment
It does not take a rocket scientist to see that our country is rapidly becoming a federal police state. Fortunately, our individual states can save us from this tyranny if... […]
Ron Paul supporter slips through McCain phalanx
Once John McCain became the presumptive Republican nominee, the phalanx of McCain staffers swung into action to make sure that all our Arizona delegates and alternates to the Republican National... […]
Standing out in District 22
As a candidate for the state House in District 22, I participated in the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce forum earlier this month and attended the Clean Elections Primary Debate on... […]
AZ needs theme park
Just wanted to send my support for the Decades Theme Park. Phoenix and Tucson are two vibrant cities and it is a real shame that for those of us who... […]
Loan officer licensing a waste of time
This letter is in response to the recent articles about S1028, introduced by Sen. Jay Tibshraeny and passed by the Legislature requiring loan officers to be licensed. This law is... […]
HOAs lack accountability
This letter is a response to Nick Dranius of the Goldwater Institute who opposed S1162 regarding attorneys' fees in HOA litigation.Mr. Dranius believes people should understand their contract when buying... […]
Toll roads for scooters would cut fuel use
Gas shortages led to gas lines in the hot Arizona sun during the summer of 1971. I propose something quite simple, yet risky to prevent such a travesty again. Here’s... […]
Get religion out of politics
While watching "The Protestant Reformation" on the History International channel, I saw the following quote from an address by Abraham Lincoln in 1861:“In great contests, each party claims to act... […]
Imagine your dream home
Imagine buying the lot for your dream home and afterward being informed by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) that you can’t use, build on or sell your lot. ... […]