Attack!

I received an e-mail that questioned my motives and abilities. I thought about waiting until the morning to respond, but decided I would probably sleep better if I responded immediately. I will not post the e-mail because I don’t want to detract from the issues, but following is my response:

Representative Clark and Senator Waddoups made the point in an op-ed piece that they wrote for the Washington post that the Federal Government tends to micro manage. They stated that "the federal government is attempting to do far more than it has the capacity to execute well. Congress has inserted itself into every aspect of our lives with laws and regulations". I agree with that statement. I also believe that the State Legislature exhibits the same tendencies as manifested in the large number of laws and regulations passed annually.

What I am advocating is that the Legislature restrict its actions just as the Legislature asked the Federal Government to restrict their actions.

I also believe that there are far too many people in positions of power that believe that they are indispensable. We have seen it with the high priced bankers in New York who collected large bonuses as a reward for nearly bankrupting the country, we see it in Senators and Congressman who serve for decades and we see it in state officials. Unfortunately, they have built a system that favors the good old boys over the average citizen that wants to be involved and serve.

There are many good, intelligent, honest people in this district that could serve very effectively if given the opportunity. I believe that I am one of them. I hope to inspire others in our district to get involved and take their turn at serving.

I appreciate your comments. They have made me contemplate my candidacy and strengthened my resolve that meaningful change is needed and can be achieved. I will be an effective legislator and I won't need to over-regulate to do it.

Steve Roberts.