Posted on 02/28/2003 5:23:02 AM PST by Bigun
The Republican Party of Texas Platform has been MUCH in the news of late because it is a CONSERVATIVE document and, as such, VERY controversial. I thought it would be an instructive exercise, for those of us who wish to do so here, to go through it plank by plank and see where we stand on these issues. Pursuant to that, I will post ONE plank of the Platform, every few days and anyone who wishes to can state their views as to that particular part of the platform.
Today, under the heading Strengthening The Economy Of Texas And America we find the following plank :
Fiscal Responsibility - The Party urges our state and federal legislators to exercise fiscal responsibility by reducing spending and cutting taxes. We endorse the appointment of a commission comprised of Texas citizens and business owners to identify cost savings and reductions in state government. The Party also supports a "cap" on government spending at all levels (local, state, and federal), adjustable based only on average family income and population growth or decreases.
(Excerpt) Read more at browncountytexasrepublicanparty.com ...
10 more points brings my running score to this point to 1196 of a possible 1330.
In Texas, we have ensured that our legislators are not professional politicians. We don't pay them enough, and they don't even meet every year.
They are the ones who can and should restrain spending.
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