Republican Club
by Brian Harmon
LW contributor
The LW Republican Club has traditionally tried to focus on basic principles as they apply today. These include the following:
1. Constitution—originalintent
2. Equalrightsforeveryone
3. Stableandgrowingeconomy
4. Fiscallyresponsiblegovernment
5. Supportforlawenforcement
6. Secureborders
7. ForeignpolicybasedonAmericafirst
8. Astrongmilitary
9. Qualityeducation
10. Pro-life Although it is not always possible to determine the particular views of those who ratified the Constitution, it often is possible. For example, the constitution specifically gives Congress the power to build roads but does not mention airports. However, the founders clearly did not intend to prohibit Congress from funding the building of airports.
A stable and growing economy means a low inflation rate and a low unemployment rate. History shows that the economy always moves up and down in cycles. Economic policy can, however, reduce the severity of these cycles by preventing inflation from getting out of control and resorting to expansionary policies only when unemployment is too high. Expansionary policies include decreasing taxes and increasing government spending, plus having the Federal Reserve increase the money supply to lower interest rates.
Long term, a growing economy also requires a free enterprise for a capitalistic system.
Having a stable economy requires fiscal responsibility. Fiscal responsibility means restraining government spending to keep inflation under control through conservative fiscal and monetary policy. Support for law enforcement does not mean looking the other way when police officers commit criminal acts against civilians, however law enforcement does need the financial and moral support of the population in order to protect the public.
The idea of secure borders means enforcing the laws regarding immigration, to control the number of people coming into the country.
America First means promoting America’s interest throughout the world. It can mean preventing strong, aggressive countries like Russia and China from attacking and taking over other countries. It also means attacking terrorist groups or anyone else who threatens America, no matter where they are.
Protecting America requires having a strong military. Quality education means having standard requirements for students and teachers, and teaching knowledge rather than political propaganda. It also requires putting the interests of parents and students above those of public employee unions.
The pro-life position of the club is to seek policies that reduce the number of abortions. Some members believe that all abortions should be prohibited. ••• The information and hospitality booth will resume full operation in August. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month.
