Diane M. Harris

How I Stand on Key Issues

(PLEASE NOTE)

(This is where I stand as one individual voter and it may or maynot reflect the beliefs of the 23rd Precinct)

These are key issues affecting Americans and their families. I have made my stand based on my fundamental beliefs and I stand firmly on the rights of the American people from which our forefathers stood and that is one Nation under God.

Party Affiliation

Republican

Responsibility of our Government

To be responsible as it relates to the people by being fiscally responsible and the ability to keep the American people free from harm. Our voters should be responsible for electing individuals who are honest and display integrity, which will produce a trustworthy government for the people of this United States.

Pro Life

I believe in the sanctity of life; from conception until natural death and I vow 100% to protect the unborn.

Right to Work Issues

I support Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which authorizes state Right to Work laws. Even though I chose unionization during my career, I feel everyone should have a choice and not be penalized by their choices.

Immigration

Any person’s living in this country without permission is in violation of the law and should be held accountable. But because of the challenged boarders, the individuals who have managed to dodge the law become homeowners, and a tax payer, should be eligible for amnesty. However, if any individuals are arrested and cannot meet any or all amnesty requirements, they should not have any rights as an American Citizen; because they are not one and at no time should taxpayer’s dollars be spent to prolong any courts of laws to prove otherwise; other than for deportation only.

Health Care

The new Health Care Act should be amended. In my opinion, repealing the Health Care Act, would be taking a step backwards. I do however, feel that every American should have a right to health care, but not to where it should be mandated or where it will jeopardize the lives and empties the pockets of the elderly. Pro-life supporters should not be responsible to fund abortions and contraceptives.

Civil Liberties

I do not support civil liberties, do not judge and I reject hatred against the individuals who make this choice. However, I do defend legal action against any individuals who forces or harass others with their beliefs on a non believer.

Pro 2nd Amendments

I believe that the people should have the right to keep and bear arms and this right should not be infringed upon. I also believe that violators of the laws should have tough penalties placed up them.

Foreign Affairs

I feel our troops have been at war for much too long and it is time for them to come home. I also feel that when they arrive to the U.S., they should be our priority and in my opinion they have not been; just like that of other wars. That's why I support a strong Defense Budget that allocates funding to assists solders upon their release.

Marriage

I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman; period.

Marijuana

Alcohol is legal and it does not promote health, therefore I do support medical marijuana only. Since medical Marijuana has been proven to heal and has known uses for other productions vital to our environment, that is why I support it. But like all prescription drug, Marijuana should have stricter regulations on it’s dispense and I feel, users should be confined to private areas while it is being administered.

Social Security

Social Security has been around for a long time and has been known to work as it was planned. Employers should continue to do their part in collecting and paying into this program. I am not in favor of privatizing Social Security but am in favor of raising the social security age. I do feel, however, that if we want to control the cost, we need to take a closer look at the fraudulent claims against the SSA.

Education

Who knows better on how to educate our youth, than the educators? The education should be in the hands of the educators, not the government. Every environment is different and only the educators, in my opinion, are able to determine why the students’ scores are low or high and should be responsible for writing the programs that will address these issues. The students should be the priority, period. The most successful school improvements come when the educators, parent, administrators and the community come to together at the table for the good of sustaining achievement for the schools. Hiring the highest quality teachers are the key to our student’s future.

Taxing

There should be other ways to increase our government revenue without raising taxes on the backs of the hard working Americans. Taxing the rich is not the answer either, because after all, they are the job creators, and if they cannot produce, it makes it very difficult to move the economy forward. There should not be tax increases to balance the budget because we have been taxed enough already. I do support the Fair Tax for all. In my opinion, the government must control their spending and do more cutting. I support the Balance Budget Amendment as well.

Pro XVth Amendments

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. I believe that voters should meet all the guidelines in order to exercise their voting rights.

Death Tax

It is unfair to tax the individuals who receive inheritances because the funds have already been taxed by the owners prior to their death. This is certainly double taxation therefore, I support the repeal of the Death Tax.