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Home About Us Elected Officials Voting Information Calendar Precinct Finder County Resolutions Arapahoe County Republican Party Online Headquarters     Arapahoe County Republican Party Caucus Resolutions 2008  Important: This ballot consists of resolutions that were passed by various precinct caucuses.  They are an expression of grassroots democracy.  They have not been endorsed by the Arapahoe County Republican Party.  The purpose of this balloting is to determine which of the resolutions will be considered endorsed by the county party.  Because some of the resolutions contradict other resolutions, you should read through all resolutions before voting.  CIRCLE YOUR VOTE.    We resolve that from conception to natural death, life is a God-given right to be protected.          YES    We resolve that a “marriage” is only between one man and one woman.        YES    We resolve to affirm the right to keep and bear arms, by the individual, and not merely by the National Guard.    YES    We resolve to urge legislation which would prohibit all state and local government payroll systems from deducting from any person’s paycheck any private interest groups, union dues or political party contributions.       YES    We resolve that Home Rule Cities shall not be exempt from honoring the State Constitution, nor shall they impose ordinance, codes or other laws which preclude, preempt or supersede protections afforded by the State Bill of Rights.      YES    We resolve to support any legislation which helps homeschooling move toward further academic excellence.      YES    We resolve to oppose the single-payor health care system in any form, knowing that government-administered health care leads to rationing and higher costs.            YES    We resolve to oppose the US Supreme Court’s position of endorsing the practice of eminent domain taking of private lands from citizens for the purposes of allowing other private entities or citizens to build upon those lands something that the governmental entity prefers.             YES    We resolve that life begins at conception.         YES    We resolve that our national borders must be secured immediately by: physically securing our borders and coastlines by fences and other barriers; strict enforcement of visa rules; no amnesty in any form to include any version of the “Z-visa”; no public assistance of any kind for illegal aliens; an end to birthright citizenship.        YES    We resolve to support repealing all taxes upon Social Security benefits.               YES    We resolve to support federal legislation which would mandate that monies paid into the Social Security System, together with interest thereon, shall be used only for payment of the benefits of the Social Security System.          YES    We resolve to support, defend, enforce and obey the literal meaning and original intent of the United States Constitution and our Colorado Constitution.                 YES    We resolve  to favor the development of new energy sources, and favor legislation which repeals federal regulations and taxes which impede resource development; which extends the investment tax credit to solar, fuel cell, and wind energy.               NO    We resolve to favor the repeal of any federal subsidies and privileges granted to the nuclear power industry.        YES    We resolve to urge elected officials to consider only the Constitution of the United States when prioritizing our national budget.               YES    We resolve that all receipts and invoices received by the State of Colorado from the Counties for labor, supplies and systems delegated to the Counties by the State shall be reimbursed in full by the State of Colorado with 60 days of receipt evidencing payment by the County.            YES    We resolve to support federal legislation which would overturn Roe v Wade by removing the ability of the federal courts to interfere with state legislation which protects unborn life.             YES    We resolve to support the concept that a child within the mother’s womb is in fact a “person” as that is understood in the Constitution and laws of the United States and of Colorado.             YES    We resolve the United States must withdraw from any organizations and trade deals that infringe upon the freedom and independence of the United States of America.             YES    We resolve to support legislation which would require that state government jobs, to include contracted jobs, not be filled from outside the state of Colorado.            YES    We resolve to support legislation which would increase the penalties for identity theft.        YES    We resolve to support the phase-out of the Federal Reserve Corporation, and a move toward a free-market currency system.                    NO    We resolve to oppose the Patriot Act and all of its various elements, including laws that:  expanded the federal government’s ability to use wiretaps without judicial oversight; allowed nationwide search warrants non-specific to any given location, nor subject to any local judicial oversight; made it far easier for the government to monitor private internet usage; authorized “sneak and peek” warrants enabling federal authorities to search a person’s home, office, or personal property without that person’s knowledge; and required librarians and bookstores to turn over records or books read by their patrons.                 NO    We resolve to support legislation making illegal in social security disability cases, any medical testimony from a physician who has not, at a minimum, examined the person who is the subject of the hearing.       YES    We resolve to support a review of the cost of living increases as they apply to the level of income necessary to qualify for food stamps.                 YES    We resolve to support legislation which will modify the current smoking ban to allow a floor, or walled-off section for smokers, including signs announcing health risks, and making a smoking section in restaurants and bars only after 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.                 NO    We resolve that a priority objective for the United States is to provide technical resources, and other support, to ensure that this nation is energy independent of any foreign oil.                 YES      We resolve to support action which will remove special interest groups and lobbyists from Washington, D.C.              YES    We resolve to support governmental action which would make it easier for people to legally immigrate to the United States.            NO  We resolve to support legislation which would end the concept of “sanctuary cities” for illegal aliens.              YES    We resolve to support teaching in schools in the English language only.               YES      We resolve to urge that the government use National Guard troops to supplement our efforts to patrol the United States borders.          YES    We resolve to urge the United States to stop all free trade agreements with Mexico.           NO    We resolve to support legislation which would prohibit government from taking away the Driver’s License from individuals who make their livelihood by driving, if the reason for that taking is because the driver is in violation of child support orders.           YES    We resolve to urge the State of Colorado to actively enforce child support collection efforts against parents who are delinquent by fifty thousand dollars or more.              YES    We resolve to oppose the amount of federal funds spent on entitlements.         YES    We resolve to support fiscal responsibility and a balanced federal budget.          YES    We resolve to oppose the enactment of additional immigration reform, but rather insist upon the effective enforcement of the laws already on the books.              YES    We resolve to support limiting the campaigns of presidential candidates to a period of time no earlier than six months before the election date.              YES    We resolve to support setting aside September 11th as an official day of remembrance.              YES    We resolve to support the “fair tax”.              NO    We resolve to support action by the federal government to eliminate the IRS.        YES    We resolve to support a system where the states with the fewest delegates hold elections first, and larger states (with more delegates) hold elections later in the year.              YES    We resolve to support legislation which would transfer all federal welfare programs to state control; stop the collection of that proportion of taxes at the federal level; and allow the individual states to collect taxes to fund that program, as they may deem appropriate for that need.               YES    We resolve to support passing laws to create a single-payor system for providing health care to all citizens, as was done in Canada.                   NO    We resolve to support all efforts by our elected officials at the state and federal level to eliminate “pork barrel” spending.                 YES    We resolve to support a balanced federal budget.            YES    We resolve that humans, or human endeavors, do not significantly contribute to “global warming”, whether or not that is in fact occurring.              YES    We resolve to urge that a line-item veto be available to all state Governors and Presidents of the United States.   YES    We resolve to support an overhaul of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.        YES      We resolve to affirm the primary right of the parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children.      YES    We resolve that the Veterans Administration conduct a review of veterans’ disability rights so as to remove all limitations on veterans.              YES    We resolve that pregnancy, abortion and birth control should remain personal and private matters, not subject to governmental regulation.             YES    We resolve that public officials and employees should not be provided with special pensions and medical benefit plans which are not also provided to all other private citizens.             YES    We resolve to support legislation that would require that any piece of legislation be restricted to a single topic only, include the appropriations needed to carry out the intent of the bill, and that it shall be written in simple language to permit ease of comprehension.             YES    We resolve to support efforts to end Colorado’s Wait List for people with developmental disabilities, such as mental retardation, autism, and cerebral palsy.              YES    We resolve that in-state tuition be available for US citizens only.          YES    We resolve to oppose any taxation by any governmental entity which is occasioned by the death of any person.   YES    We resolve that any medical provider which receives government payments for healthcare must provide sterilization surgery to any person over the age of twenty-one years who makes that request.          NO    We resolve to oppose any state income taxes.             NO    We resolve to support the repeal of all taxes collected by special districts and cities, and support the collection of taxes only by the counties.                NO    We resolve to oppose a national ID system.               NO    We resolve to support government programs which provide 24-hour per day daycare as well as jobs for all adults who are able to work.                   NO  We resolve to support legislation which would require welfare recipients who are able to work, to be employed in some productive activity in order to remain eligible for those benefits.        YES    We resolve to support a ceiling of $150,000 on salaries for all governmental employees.                NO    We resolve to support a ceiling of $150,000 on salaries for all public utility employees.                NO    If you have questions or comments please feel free to contact us: 5555 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, Suite D2001 Phone: (303)779-1115 Fax: (303)779-1226 arapgop@arapahoerepublicans.org   Quick Links Colorado Republicans National Republican Headquarters Colorado Legislature Arapahoe County Clerk's Office