I believe in personal responsibility. In our attempt to help everyone up, we have forgotten to teach them how to climb on their own.

I believe we shouldn't expect our citizens to be more financially responsible then our government is committed to being.

I believe in the sanctity of life from womb til death. Though I don't value any life (the smallest) more than others, I do feel they are at a disadvantage of not being in a position to help themselves and should be looked after because of that. I understand medical necessities and then I understand just not being responsible. I can sympathize with one side, but not the other.

I believe that our government should be small and efficient. If it took less money to run it, that would leave more money for average citizens to help those around them. I don't feel that we have focused on the individual, I feel that we have focused on the individual's "plight" and because of that have essentially turned them into only a "number" again.

I don't believe that "Capitalism" is a dirty word. I think it makes sense to preserve it. Just because there are a few things out of whack doesn't mean you scrap the whole thing. It DID get us this far.

I believe that if we do fund social initiatives, that they should be closely monitored and should inspire responsibility in those that participate...like Heifer International. I think the pendulum has swung too far and we have created "glass ceilings" on personal achievement.

I DO NOT want the government regulating my health care. I just don't believe they have the capacity to handle such a beast and fear that it would become an even larger nightmare. Could you imagine a doctor's office run like your local DMV office??? And I'm a STATE EMPLOYEE!