Do You Want the Green Police?
I believe it is very important that we take care of the environment and the resources God has given to us; however, my primary opponent and I differ significantly in our approach to encouraging people to take care of the environment.
I believe that through personal responsibility and the increase and protection of personal property we can develop a culture of good stewardship. Stewardship is an outward manifestation of gratitude. Our gratitude can be increased by encouraging outdoor activities and understanding the impact of our actions. I believe it is our responsibility to be prudent, productive, and efficient stewards of God's natural resources. This requires a proper and continuing dynamic balance between development and conservation, between use and preservation.
My primary opponent, Trey Gowdy, believes in a top-down method. He would like to promote stewardship through “aggressive prosecution of environmental crimes.” It is not a surprise that a lawyer believes we need to have more litigation and lawsuits. This is seeking to create a culture of legal action, not a culture of true environmental stewards.
If you want to have the Green Police, I am not the candidate for you. On the other hand, if you believe in personal responsibility and a bottom-up approach, I would appreciate your vote on November 2nd.
Added by Dave Edwards
