| WHERE I STAND ON ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU | ||
| EDUCATION | ||
| My
daughters have all benefited from obtaining their education from the Arlington
Independent School District. Rhonda and I have been very active in our daughter’s
education and have frequently attended functions at our children's schools.
I have always been a strong advocate of education. I know how it has enhanced my life, but I have also put my own money into assisting others obtain their education. Several years ago, I convinced my college friends to help me set up a foundation to help other young adults get into college. In 2003, we established the Labor Day Education Foundation Inc., a 501 (c) 3, and have assisted several students with tuition costs. Recently, Ms. Hemisphere, Shauna Westfall, has joined our team and is helping to locate students in need. The Texas Legislature plays a large part in our public schools. Millions of dollars are spent each year on education, but there are those who would take money away from public education. This depleting of public education funds is done in the form of school vouchers. Vouchers do nothing but take much needed money away from the public schools. The current incumbent of District 96 supports the depletion of funds from our schools by supporting school vouchers. Please help me protect public school by voting for Lee Jackson on March 4, 2008. |
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| CRIME | ||
| Clearly
there is a need for law enforcement in our community – we live in
a society of laws that are designed to protect us and enhance our lives.
These laws are written for us in the Texas Legislature. I have been on the
front lines of enforcing these laws for over two decades and I bring a realistic
understanding of what effect the Texas Legislature can have on your daily
life.
As a career law enforcement officer there is no subject that I am more familiar with than crime in our communities. I have seen first hand the effect crime has on our families, our neighborhoods, and our economy. I want to make “Burglar Bars” that cover the windows of our neighborhood homes a thing of the past. Bars must be used to keep the criminals locked in jail, not to keep us locked in our homes. We should not be afraid to take an after dinner walk in our own communities. We should not fear to let our children play in the front yard. The deterrent for crime is punishment.
I support maximum penalties for criminals. I would support any law that
strengthens our neighborhoods to keep my wife and daughters safe as well
as every other person in this great state from any of those who would
cause us harm. |
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| IMMIGRATION | ||
| Immigration
is a national problem that has a local effect. The US Constitution charges
the Federal Government with securing our borders. It is the responsibility
of the Federal Government to protect our borders and to administer Federal
Immigration laws. Sadly, the Federal Government has not adequately guarded
our boarders.
We are a country of laws and all immigrants who seek to become Americans should follow these laws. I have spent my entire adult life enforcing laws and will seek to have all immigration laws enforced. The security of our borders is essential to maintaining our national security. |
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| EMINENT DOMAIN | ||
| Centuries
ago people from across Europe settled in this country in search of fundamental
freedoms. Among them was the right to own property and not live in fear
that the king could confiscate their home and make it his own.
Current laws allow big businesses
the opportunity to take your land to build a shopping center or development
for their own profit. This is wrong. The Texas Legislature needs to pass
legislation that would prohibit this, and I would strongly support such
a law. |
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| GUN CONTROL | ||
| The
Second Amendment to our Constitution guarantees us the right to bear arms.
As a Police Officer, I have seen security gained by individuals who are
able and determined to defend themselves.
Predators prey upon those who can not defend themselves. The evil that stalks innocent people will turn away if they know their victim is armed. An armed society is a polite society. We do not need more gun laws, we need more enforcement of the laws that already exist. For years I have been a sports
hunter and member of the NRA Political
ad paid for by Lee Jackson Campaign, Steve Klein Treasurer P. O. Box 3481
Fort Worth, Texas 76113 |
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