Stop activist judges from banning Pledge & Ten Commandments
In some states, activist judges are redefining the institution of marriage. The Pledge of Allegiance has already been invalidated by the courts once, and the Supreme Court’s ruling has left the Pledge in danger of being struck down again-not because the
American people have rejected it, but because a handful of activist judges threaten to overturn commonsense and tradition. We believe that the self-proclaimed supremacy of these judicial activists is antithetical to the democratic ideals on which our
nation was founded.
There are different ways to achieve that goal, such as using Article III of the Constitution to limit federal court jurisdiction; for example, in instances where judges are abusing their power by banning the use of “under God”
in the Pledge of Allegiance or prohibiting depictions of the Ten Commandments. Additionally, we condemn judicial activists and their unwarranted and unconstitutional restrictions on the free exercise of religion in the public square.
Define legislatively the conditions for “emergency” spending.
Bureaucracy will be reduced. If public services
can be delivered more efficiently through the private sector, they will be privatized. A Republican president will establish accountability, reward performance, put civility back into the civil service, and restore dignity and ethics to the White House.
Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention
Aug 12, 2000
Reform politics to encourage participation
We have one principle in the development of laws to regulate campaigns: encourage Americans to participate
Enact “Paycheck Protection,” ensuring that no union member is forced to contribute to anybody’s campaign
Preserve the right of every
individual to express their opinions
Require full & timely disclosure on the Internet of all campaign contributions.
Update for inflation the limits on individual contributions
Preserve access to the Internet for political speech & debate.
Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention
Aug 12, 2000
Federal government should not interfere with states’ rights
We must acknowledge that the federal government’s role should be to set expectations in policies, then get out of the way and let the states implement and operate those policies as they best know how. Washington must respect
that one size does not fit all states and must not overburden states with red tape attached to its policies.
Source: Republican Platform adopted at GOP National Convention
Aug 12, 2000
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