In an effort to provide a more accurate representation of who and what is happening in our state's capitol, we are proud to present a new addition to our humble website called News from the Front.This edition comes from Representative Steve King's camp. You can also read Representative King's platform positions here.
Better Angels
One of my favorite Toby Keith songs says, “I will take my better angels to every fight.” . . . In this time when bipartisanship is the catch-phrase of the day, there are still District 54 values, ideas, and beliefs worth fighting for: personal freedom, limited government, limited taxation, and security.
I thank God that we live in a land where we fight with words and not guns, . . . pen and paper and not swords, . . . and ballots and not roadside bombs. There are a lot of good men and women who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy and the ability to control our own destiny.
In Colorado, the policy battlefields are many. In Denver I’m asked why I can’t always be more bipartisan and why I almost always have to put the term “tax-and-spend” before the word “Democrat.” I tell them, “Because I have probable cause.” . . . They say, “What?” and I say, “probable cause,” that being facts or apparent facts.
Fact: A property tax increase, the largest in the history of Colorado. . . one that estimates say has grown from half a billion to 1.4 billion to 3.7 billion tax dollars over ten years.
Fact: Power comes from the people to the government, not the other way around. Let me ask you a simple question: “Did you vote on this property tax increase?” No, and that is worth fighting for.
Fact: In Colorado, we have an 18 billion-dollar budget . . . again, the largest in the history of the state. . . and we spend it all. Fiscal discipline is worth a good debate.
Fact: We have an administration that thinks that putting lawyers and unions between us, the taxpayers and our employees, is a good, cost-effective way to spend tax dollars. . . . We don’t . . . . That is worth fighting for.
On the Western Slope, our people’s safety and our environmental heritage must never be jeopardized. . . but this administration must realize that a strong, healthy economy is a critical part of our environment and that is worth fighting for.
Make no mistake, I will compromise when it is in the best interest of District 54 and the Western Slope of Colorado. I will compromise on the basic fundamental principles of our district: freedom, limited government, limited taxation, the Second Amendment, and life. For those opposed to these principles, we will agree to disagree and fight the good policy fight for a better Colorado.
