Republican F.A.S.T. Strategy – per KH

F – Freedom - the most important objective a society should pursue! Every decision a society makes must take into account the impact on individual freedom. Increasing individual freedom is the objective - reducing individual freedom should be avoided at all costs.

• Freedom of Trade – Two individuals who come to a voluntary agreement to buy or sell products or services should not be infringed.
• Freedom of Religion – Individual should be able to worship God without government interference.
• Freedom of Individual Choice – Individuals should be able to make decisions for themselves and their family without interference from the government.
• - Education – School choice, home schooling, etc. We must understand - the objective of schools is not to employ teachers – it is to educate children. The Teacher’s Union laws should be abolished.
• - Drugs – Individuals should be able to make decisions on what they put in their body.
• - Medical Treatment – The Doctor’s Union laws should be abolished.
• - Legal Representation – The Lawyer’s Union laws should be abolished.
• - Other – Any other laws which interfere with individual freedom should be abolished.

A – Abortion – A civilized society must respect human life and must never disregard the physically or mentally handicapped or the elderly.

• Partial Birth Abortion – Partial Birth Abortion is an act which even a barbarian believes is barbaric. Any human being with a conscience understands this should be illegal.
• Adoption – Adoption should be made easier and less costly. We should promote the adoption of all children; however, we must remember there are many American children which are in need of being adopted.

S – Security – Security is the most important responsibility of government. Although we live in a relatively safe and secure country we can NEVER forget we are the exception – not the rule. We live in a very dangerous world and we must recognize this and act appropriately. There is no society without security. In order to ensure our country is secure we must do the following:

• Weapons – We must continue to develop and manufacture the most sophisticated military equipment.
  Borders – In the same way individuals lock the doors and windows to their homes – we must lock the borders so that only the people we have invited in can enter.
  Covert operations – To reduce the possibility we will be surprised by our enemies we must have a robust intelligence community.
  Diplomatic activities – Like the old saying goes, stay close to your friends but stay closer to your enemies.

T – Taxes – Taxes should only be raised for public goods, e.g., police, military, roads, etc. Taxes should never be raised and used to pay for goods and services which can just as easily be purchased by non-government entities.

With all this in mind it is important to remember – everything is a matter of priority. There are times when different objectives come into conflict. In these situations you must pursue your highest priorities – this does not indicate a change in beliefs – it represents a pursuit of priorities - ANY QUESTIONS?