Had Enough?

I've had enough. I feel like there's a battle going on in our government and it's heading in a very wrong direction. I feel like I'm being given misleading information. I feel like there are special interest groups having an undue influence on the way our government works.

Here's what I want out of government besides protecting my right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness:

I want my elected and appointment officials to act on behalf of their constituents, and not for special interests or a personal agenda.

I want to have a voice in my local government, and my concerns to be heard without being dismissed.

I want to share my civic and fiscal responsibilities towards society fairly with my fellow citizens: I want a tax structure that asks all of us to pay a fair share towards the operations of our government. I want my government to spend my tax dollars wisely, and never forget the effort I've made to earn those tax dollars.

I want my freedom to practice my religion, and I want to keep others from imposing onto me with theirs.

I want government to do what private enterprise cannot do more fairly and effectively. I want government to ensure that our highways, bridges, water, and sewer lines are maintained so they are useful and safe. I want government to make sure our electric power and communication utilities are run so that there is a balance between private enterprise and the vital public interest.

I want both the natural environment and rural character in my state to be valued. I want to enjoy a quiet walk in the woods, and a paddle on the lake, without having to go far out of my way to do so.


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I'm an independent voter who lives in Goffstown. I'm tired of partisan politics derailing the activities of government. I've had enough.