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As it currently stands, 48 out of 51 city counsel members--94%--are democrats. Now even if you are the type of person who thinks that having democrats in office is a good thing (I am not one of them), do you really think an essentially one-party legislative branch is what New York City needs now--especially considering that NYC’s government has become virtually synonymous with budget shortfalls (read: persistently wanton spending via altruist politicians), anti-business legislature (read: mounting sales and property taxes and mile-high bureaucracy) and the constriction of basic freedoms such as what one does with their own mind, body, wealth and property.
Current government acts predominately toward the abrogation of individual rights. To wit, the Democrats offer watered-down socialism and the contravention of individual rights by way of central decision-making on economic issues (Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, welfare, etc.). The Republicans offer watered-down Theocracy and the contravention of individual rights by way of central decision-making on social issues (abortion, gay marriage, medical marijuana, etc.).
My candidacy offers an alternative to our present course. Proper government exists (solely) for the protection of individual rights. To that end, I stand as a voice of reason in defense of individual rights, limited government, and open markets. I hold that men have an ultimate right to their own life, to make decisions for themselves free of government coercion. Spending should be slashed, taxes should be reduced to negligible levels, and bureaucrats should be turned out of office. Utilities, transit, and -especially- schools, should be privatized.
On Nov. 4th, you will have the opportunity to send a clear message to the city’s government concerning the extent to which you value your own right to life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness. A vote for me is a vote for your own freedom.
Craig Milem
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