Representative Davis with Tom Palmer, Director of Cato University, a program of the Cato Institute. Cato is a think tank specializing in individual liberty, free markets and peace.

Last week I attended the Cato University. Some may think San Diego is a lovely vacation spot, but the only part of San Diego I got to see was from the window of the shuttle van on my way to and from the airport. It was a great opportunity to learn about our nation’s history as well as where we are heading in the future if nothing is done to stop this run away freight train of spending, taxing and ever increasing governmental intrusion into our lives.

One of the most informative speakers was Professor Robert McDonald from department of history, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. While telling of the War for Independence said it was as if the King of Great Britain had read a book called, How to Lose an Empire for Dummies. He recited many instances where King George made many dreadful mistakes that changed the course of history for both countries. In many ways, I feel like the leadership of America is reading a book called, How to Ruin the World’s Greatest Nation for Dummies.

Looking at what has happened in the last few months, our national government has passed legislation to:

Ø Inhibit our freedom of speech through “hate speech” A.K.A. “thought police” legislation.

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Ø Squandered trillions of taxpayer dollars with efforts to interfere and impede our free markets, thus putting future generations into oppressive levels of debt.

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Ø Destroyed many vehicles that could have helped those in poverty through the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Aside from the problem of government subsidizing private industries, this program forced these cars to be crushed and completely wasted. When government removes lower end transportation from the reach of those who could have benefitted from their usefulness, they diminish our prosperity further. Those who can afford a new car don’t need the other taxpayers subsidizing their lavishness. Others may be enticed to go into debt when driving their older car would have been a more fiscally beneficial option.

Ø And now is attempting to ruin the best health care system in the world that would force all of us to pay for abortions and encourage people to die prematurely. While some may argue we could save money if more people are dead, this is the wrong approach to healthcare. Even if you who are not concerned about the moral problems of this bill, consider the negative effects of rationing your healthcare.

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Ø Note: These are perpetrated by the national government, not the state government. The national government has no business passing any legislation suppressing our speech, free markets or healthcare.

While some may view this as discouraging news, there are several reasons to have hope. On Saturday, I joined about 80 others to stand along the corner of Highway K and N to practice our freedom of speech. For years apathy was more common. Today it seems like people are becoming interested in doing something about our condition. Look for us every Saturday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. from now until Congress goes back into session. If the people in Washington D.C. cannot hear us, our only choice is to turn up the volume.

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A Little Bit of Humor

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Q: How many car salesmen does it take to change a light bulb?

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A: I'm going to work this out on my calculator, and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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