Every elected official must have a set of core beliefs. Without core beliefs, you have
no consistency in government, and worse yet, you get government of the highest bidder. He (or she) who influences best,
gets their way. We are beginning a debate in this county on whether our elected officials should govern by a set of core
beliefs, and what beliefs they hold dear. Those who do not adhere to their stated beliefs are simply liars and opportunists.
Those that go against their stated beliefs no longer deserve your trust. You have a right to know what your elected
officials stand for, and that they will follow those beliefs regardless of the whim of the day.
I have two guiding principles; one for my personal life, and one for my public life. For my personal
life, the Ten Commandments suit me just fine. For my public life, I have another set of 10 rules to follow: The Bill
of Rights to the United States Constitution.
There you have it. They are
that simple.
But understand this: My personal beliefs are just that - personal. I
will not apply them to you in the application of my public rules. As long as you do not try to take my life, liberty
or property through force or fraud, and as long as you follow the laws of this land, you'll get no interference from me.
Ask
for that from all your elected officials; local, state and national. I'd love to hear their answers, if any are
forthcoming.
