The Spending Problem
Our federal government has an addiction—politicians have become hooked on spending your hard-earned tax dollars on reckless, pork barrel projects that saddle our grandchildren with massive debt to pay for projects that have more to do with ensuring re-election than with the important, core functions of government.
The Right to Life
It goes to the heart of all other issues, our view of human life. Does every life have value and intrinsic worth at all stages, from conception to natural death, or are there exceptions? Does an ultrasound reveal anything less than a person entitled to protection and equality under the law? Is the “right to life” which is foundational to our Declaration of Independence guaranteed to most, but not all, Americans?
The Reagan Pledge
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge,” a commitment to oppose any increase in taxes on America’s families. Initiated by Americans for Tax Reform, the simple document transforms opposition to tax hikes from mere campaign trail rhetoric to an iron clad promise to taxpayers.
The Healthcare System
Healthcare decisions should be made by individuals and families, not congressmen and senators. America’s families benefit from the most technologically advanced and effective healthcare system in world history. But rising costs threaten the availability of quality care for millions of citizens.
The 2nd Amendment
This year, Governor Ed Rendell and Philadelphia lawmakers are backing measures to limit gun purchases. The proposed laws are the latest in a public policy campaign to restrict constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms. “Gun control” is often equated with crime control, but little evidence supports this assertion.
The Institution of Marriage
Few public issues invoke greater passion and emotion that the definition of marriage. Should the institution of marriage be modified to accommodate social trends and changing standards? Or should marriage, legally defined as “the union of one man and one woman,” be constitutionally protected?
The War and National Security
Many veterans still remember acutely December 7, 1941, the day Japanese pilots bombed Pearl Harbor. The United States was not looking for war, but it came looking for us. And when it came, “the greatest generation” stood at attention, answered the call of duty, and fought until the forces that threatened our freedoms were vanquished.
The Energy Challenge
Energy independence is a vital component of America’s long and short term national security strategy. An overdependence on foreign sources of oil has created unnecessary volatility in world markets, and undermines America’s ability to achieve national security and foreign policy goals.