Comments:

I view gun ownership as an inherent right and oppose nearly all licensing initiatives. Accepting a license for anything translates a right into a privilege that is revocable. Although I am highly supportive of GOAL and their solid track record of defending this critical right, I am not so pleased with the NRA's willingness to compromise on key issues they should be staunchly defending

Comments:

Term limits is a topic I have struggled with, as many have as well. When the rest of the political system is working and voters are "fully informed", elections serve as a very effective way of limiting the term of a misguided public servant. Under finite term limits, there is a built in incentive to perform during the tenure, but leaves little protection against blatant abuse and corruption when individuals are leaving office. For the reasons stated, I am inclined to work towards improving the integrity of elections and transparency and encourage voters themselves to be the gatekeeper of term limits.

Comments:

Immigration is one of the few things the Federal government in mandated to address. Since this has such a direct impact on economic conditions and the security of the nation as a whole, I am also in favor of individual States doing whatever is necessary to protect their citizenry. Selective enforcement of this (or any) constitutional law is unacceptable.

When do human beings begin to exist?

Until what point should a women be able to abort her baby?

Never if the abortion is relevant to irresponsibility or poor judgment! All unwanted pregnancies, from normal relations, should be brought to term and adopted into loving families.

Have you ever had the opportunity to promote your views on these issues? (provide an example).

This subject is among those personal values that exists in my daily dialogue. This isn't something that is bulled out of mothballs to showcase whenever it's politically beneficial. It really should be an inseparable part of who we are as conservatives. I have promoted this particular value at meeting, on the radio, on CATV, on blogs, in speeches, and individual conversations.

Comments:

Simply put, I voted "no" on question #5 because to endorse government involvement in this issue just serves to validate the government roll in these matters of individual authority. The Federal government should be purged from interfering in this matter entirely!

CHOOSE ONE:
I believe that marriage is something that is:

in accord with human nature
something that can be re-defined by the state

I believe homosexuality is

a disordered orientation
something that should be acted upon and officially recognized as an alternative lifestyle

Have you ever had the opportunity to promote your views on these issues? (provide an example).

My position on promotion of this issue is the same as my response under pro-life above.

Additional Comments:

Marriage existed long before government and has always been a religious matter. I do not support federal interference in this subject, on any level.

Additional Comments:

1. Support of Current Party Chair:

Comments:

The Mass GOP just doesn't get it! Every plan ever conceived by establishment Republicans has always relied on leveraging the energy and power of the grassroots. The tires meet the road, every time, without fail, by activating the grassroots right in their neighborhoods and regions. I want to work towards marrying the leadership of the Party with the power of the grassroots.

Party support is currently weak due to deviating values and resistance to new blood or classic conservative ideals.

Local candidates have been largely abandoned.

Many local committees are weak and unorganized.

We can't run a better candidate because we don't have a farm team and none are coming up through the ranks. This trend MUST be reversed!

2. Financial, Mailing, and Fundraising Support of Candidates:

Comments:

There are several very serious problems with with regard to GOP fund raising

3. State Party Image and Focus

Comments:

First we need to put the Party on a path that shamelessly showcases classic conservative ideals so that people have a reason to be excited. I have great confidence in our ability to show that the GOP has not forgotten what made our Party great. We don't need to invent anything. We don't need to repackage anything. The message is alive within the base (grassroots) and the Party needs to be smart enough to go back to it.

4. My personal support of state rep. and other (non-Governor) candidates in 2008, 2010, and TODAY!:

Please give examples of what you have done:

Although I am very fortunate to be involved with numerous energetic groups, it also serves to divide my time and support. It is not unusual for me to help with a local race one day and a congressional race the next. In fact, I'm proud to say that Bill Gunn, candidate for US District 1, is the product of my town's RTC that I revived following the 2008 election. We clearly have to shift focus to State Representative seats in order to achieve the growth we need and are fully capable of. Moreover, we need to have State Committee representation that is proficient at leveraging multi-level exposure to all quality candidates while on the campaign trail.

Closest blood relative who served in the US Military, when and where:

Grandfather

Last two books you read:

Rescuing a Broken America by Dr. Michael Coffman The Grand Chessboard by Zbigniew Brzezinski (re-read)Nullification by Tom Woods

Your favorite US President of all time, and why:

Jefferson - Although extremely uncomfortably with public speaking, Jefferson was very wise and unafraid to answer the call to civic duty when his country needed him. He got out of his comfort zone and acted selflessly.

Your favorite US President of the 20th Century, and why:

Reagan. He had great confidence in our conservative message and knew how to communicate that to the people.

Your LEAST favorite US President of the 20th Century, and why:

Woodrow Wilson! He sold us out to the Central Banks and established the "progressive movement" which also plagues us today.

When was the last time you shot a firearm?

I am active in maintaining my shooting skills with rifles, archery & black powder. My wife and two sons shoot and we regularly have family memberships at local sportsman's clubs.

I am an active member of my local Republican Town or City or Ward committee

I am an active member of my local Democrat Town or City or Ward committee

Values/Issue Statements

I support small government and protecting local control.* Life is a gift. I am Pro-life.* I oppose government interference in education.* I support minimal taxation. Taxation has become predatory and counterproductive to economic growth.* I oppose P3's and will work to protect private property rights.* I support parent's rights.

I am running because

The people of my district and the Party as a whole deserve to have State Committee representation that reflects their values AND will not compromise them away upon pressure from above. Possessing these ideals personally is one thing, but standing firm when challenged is another.

The biggest change I will bring to the office is

Confidence in my message and a spine.

I ask for your vote because

I'm asking for your vote because I want to turns things on their head. If I can help rebuild Party confidence and energize the grassroots in cooperation WITH the Party apparatus, we will see 11% grow to something that resembles 89% instead.

Additional Comments

my contact information: president@massra.com

My full contact information is available at the MassRA.com website.Supporters can also make a donation there by noting my name with your generous contribution.

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In Liberty,Dave

president@massra.com