Jobs for Arkansans First

Edwards for Dist 14 Arkansas 2008

Jobs for the Delta

First and Foremost. I defend and support the Constitution of the United States against all enemies both foreign and Domestic

Real Jobs for Arkansans (click here)

JOBS and a healthy influx of business

Everyone is aware that we rank 50th of the States in Poverty. Our 1st Congressional district is the poorest of our Districts.

I intend to put this problem on the front burner until folks get sick of it or until we give incentives to businesses and actually attract jobs.

Over half of our population is on some form of State assistance. This drain cannot and should not continue.

(We The People Petition)

Education reform Since it is agreed that we are undereducated as a whole we need to look at what works. Its not about the money a superintendent can collect for his school, it is about the Children and the future of Arkansas.

Year round school. We lose too many good minds during long summer breaks. The kids need year round access to education and for their social interaction. give seasonal breaks. Long Summer breaks were traditionally for when we didnt have air conditioning. We dont have that excuse any longer.

Arkansas History as a required subject. Include Arkansas Constitution, State Government and parliamentary procedure in this course. No completion, no graduation.

Reopen small schools, eliminate bussing. The Children are the ones hurt by the current consolidations. First they lose important life skills programs such as Future Farmers, 4H home economics and finally their all important sports programs. Then they get bussed away up to 2 hours away to a strange community. This is no way to teach our children good values.

Prayer allowed in school. Whatever you may believe about a so called separation , I don't. I will challenge any supreme court judge to show me in the constitution of this State or Country where it says you will not allow prayer in school. Our children are not Government property and thus can pray.

(We the people Petition)

Small business and Entrepreneurship Relax or Remove State and Government restrictions that hinder small business. This includes small farm operations. Grants should not be awarded on the basis that you have more money or that you contribute more to someones campaign. Arkansas has a wealth of opportunities yet to explore.

(We the People Petition)

While defending the Constitution and the original intent It is clear (to me) that there is no separation of Church from State. We always begin with the phrase that our rights are an inalienable gift from God. We cant have Government without God.

(We The People Petition)

The only business our Government should be in is matters relating to the protection of its citizens within the limits of power authorized by our Constitution and the Bill of rights.

When our Government does not protect us as in the case of not prosecuting illegal immigrants and protecting our Borders it is within our rights to have the faulty elements of Government removed. This is not a state or federal issue, it is an American issue.

I will never condone murder by abortion. We the taxpayers shall never be obligated or compelled to hand over tax dollars that are used to fund infanticide.

Our Representatives are accountable only to their Constituents. I will never take a dime of special interest group money since we do not vote by group, but as individuals. Influence peddling is a crime that should be eliminated by the very folks who now receive the special favor money. Citizens can petition for any change of law.

A final note on the so called separation. I dispise the way our Government plays this falsehood against our Churches. I mean if your own Congregation wants to discuss their inalienable God given rights to support a candidate or even let him speak there are Consequenses. The Church risks having their tax status revoked if they get out of line. This is criminal insanity on the part of our Government. It is also something that the Constitution is clear on. It says (Congress shall make NO Laws) in this regard.