Dean Moore for Congress 2010

Voting Rights

Recent voter scandals and a continuing history of voter fraud in many locations, would lead a sane person to question the security of our right to vote. The recent recount in MN showed more votes cast in polling places than there were registered voters available to vote - and nobody in positions of power seems outraged.

Buss-loads of voters arriving in polling places in Iowa with no ID yet voting in an election, while some in line commenting that "the last polling place was nicer" nobody dares question it.

I have been witness to these kinds of abuses in another state as a poll worker, it's disgusting. Reportedly in the 2004 election 40,000 people voted in the presidential election both in New York, and Florida, yet nobody is in jail.

We need to codify a national standard for federal elections. Nationwide ID verification. and steep fines and loss of voting privilege for voter fraud.

one person - one vote. Period.

The same old tired whining that people would be dis-enfranchised or intimidated by having to show ID is purely bogus. The same people likely don't have a problem showing ID to cash a check. Most states offer free or low cost ID options, I think that is more than fair. Freedom isn't free, and our right to vote must be jealously guarded from abuse. 

Environmental

We as Americans enjoy some of the cleanest air and water on earth, plus most cutting edge pollution controls originate here as well. Continued leadership in these areas must be continued full-speed, but not at the expense of American’s quality of life.

Greatly expanded nuclear power, conversion of coal to liquid fuel, and increased natural gas use in vehicles will go a long way in eliminating emissions.

We do need to address erosion issues, soil depletion, uncontrolled forest fires, and spills. Encouraging the planting of trees along erosion prone areas to stabilize the ground needs to be expanded greatly. The health of Americas forests similarly need to be addressed in ways that will be controversial, but  will allow for increased lumber production, and reduced fuel mass in fire-prone areas. Western forests that are fire prone need to be thinned. And when appropriate to provide protection for towns and homes, allow engineered and controlled clear cutting to prevent fire travel. Eastern forests need to be expanded but also have dead growth and overcrowded underbrush removed for the health of the existing trees in these more humid regions. Rights of way such as freeways can benefit from low maintenance trees and shrubs planted along barren stretches. Absorbing Co2 and providing a wind break will allow for an increase in fuel economy. We did these things 100 years ago, we can do this again. Collision rails can minimize the possibility of collisions. Trees or shrubs in the center medians will also minimize head on collisions, and reduce the effects of oncoming headlights.

Re-population of native fish needs to be allowed to continue using farmed fish from native stocks. These farmed fish should be considered native and re-population needs to continue until a sustainable population is achieved. Clubbing spawning fish to death because they are from a hatchery is absurd, and should be eliminated entirely.

 Environmental groups that cause harm to personal property should be treated as terrorist groups, and groups that encourage illegal behavior should be similarly liable.

Deposits on drink bottles should be encouraged nationwide and of enough money to make people think twice about throwing away soda and water bottles. The deposit would be collected at the point of sale, and be redeemable at collection centers close to the point of sale. We need multi-year tax exemptions for retrofit projects that save energy, and protect the environment and alternate energy sources, both for personal taxes and corporate. Eliminate one-sided “standing” granted to certain environmental groups allowing for counter suits against them when needed.

Nobody wants dirty water and air.

Often laws meant to provide clean air and water are used as weapons to punish groups and people of opposing viewpoints. The great open places belong to all the people of the United States, not just special groups who think they care more than you.

However some groups with influence appear to have an added agenda of changing the American way of life to better suit their needs, and since they have special standing in congress, they have more of a voice than you, and you cant fight back easily. Congress needs to abolish "special standing" of environmental groups, and allow all sides to have a voice, and to better protect private property rights.

Here in the Ozarks we have a better understanding of how to care for our land, water and air than a well-meaning guy in Virginia.