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Friday, October 24, 2008
An Anniversary worth Remembering
This was published October 22, 2008.
Editor,
As we end the States fiscal year I would like to take this opportunity to remind voters that this is also the 1 year
anniversary of the largest tax increase in Michigan’s history. A tax increase we were told was necessary to keep our
State Government from shutting down, A Tax increase that here in the 103rd district was supported by our State
Representative Joel Sheltrown. Joel Sheltrown
voted YES on a nearly $800 million income tax hike. Joel Sheltrown voted YES on a $613+ million sales tax increase on
services. Then when it was realized by even the tax and spend liberals of the house that the services tax was a jobs killer,
and was repealed, Joel Sheltrown voted YES on a whopping 22% sur-charge on the Michigan Business tax.
Then adding insult to injury, we find out, there was no imminent threat of the State Government
shutting down. In fact the State of Michigan finished the fiscal year 07’ with a $350 million dollar
surplus! These actions prompted a recall effort against our Representative.
But Michigan voters have had their share of disappointments this year; not only have we
seen the largest tax hike in the history of the state. We've seen the Governor and her party whips screaming about
the need for "cuts, revenues and reforms" then voting for tax hikes, and against reforms and also
increasing government spending by $750 million.
But nothing is more disappointing than the betrayal of working families by a self acclaimed would
be-conservative. The worst thing you can do in a troubled economy is raise taxes, yet that is exactly what
the democratically controlled house and Joel Sheltrown did. The speaker of the House, Andy Dillon faces
a recall vote this November because he lied about his position on taxes, I believe voters of the 103rd should send
our Representative a clear message as well.
Each and every one of us has
a role. For good or for bad, government affects our daily lives. Its success rises and
falls on the attention and scrutiny we afford to its maintenance. Let the public become disengaged and
unconcerned, and government will cater to itself. But let people become vocal and vigorous about its decisions,
and government will have to respond.
Steve Yantiss
East Tawas
Know Your Animal Groups
The following was published in early October 2008.
Editor,
Do You Know Your Animal Groups?
There's a Pod of Whales,
A Rafter of Turkeys,
A Pride of Lions,
A gaggle of Geese,
A Congress of Crows,
wait a minute, a Congress of Crows?
how appropriate,
American
Crows congregate in large numbers,
make allot of noise,
and foul the area they roost in,
Sound familiar?
Maybe it's time to send our Congressional Crows south for the winter,
Washington needs new leadership
now.
Steve Yantiss
East Tawas, Mi.
9:45 am est
Our “Do Nothing” Congress
The following is a letter to the editor published early August
2008.
Editor,
Recently the phrase “our do nothing congress” has become quite popular
with the media and voters alike. I believe it is quite a testimonial to the average American voter’s
intelligence that they see through the “smoke and mirrors” of the status quo and recognize that the democratically
controlled congress, while making allot of fuss over the current administrations shortcomings, is really hard pressed to take
a serious position regarding the most pressing issues facing our nation today. Take for example the shameful
lack of attention regarding drilling for oil here in the United States. America’s energy policy needs
to be updated at the very least. Yet the Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, decided that the summer recess
was far more important than the creation of a National Energy Policy. Think of it, we stand at the beginning
of a new frontier, several sustainable energy options are within our grasp, drilling for oil on our shores is just one of
them, yet nothing is being addressed. This seems to be yet another example of this congress’s disdain
for hard work, they should, at the very least, craft a policy that addresses all energy options, and not get stuck on ones
that they deem unpopular. Republicans during this time of crisis have chosen to stay in Washington, staging
a “speak in”. That is staying on the job and talking to anyone who will listen about the need for a comprehensive,
sustainable National Energy Policy. Weather you believe in global warming or not, weather you can afford
gasoline prices or not, weather you favor solar, wind , nuclear, or hydrogen initiatives, you must at least believe that something
needs to be done, our elected officials need to step up to the task of addressing all options on the table. It’s
time for all Americans to stand up and demand that this job get done, and done now. Our congressman Bart
Stupak is one of those Democrats, he professes to be a conservative Democrat, yet his voting record shows he has voted with
the Pelosi camp 94.8% of the time, the NRA gives him a C+ for his voting record regarding gun owners rights, and he, as have
all Democrats, walked off and left important National Policy decisions for another day. It is time to remove
this “do nothing” legislator from office and replace him with his Republican opponent Tom Casperson.
Fresh new leadership is what is required in Washington today, and the dissolution of the old status quo needs to happen
in this election cycle so we can begin the heavy lifting required to change from a “do nothing” congress, to a
legislative body that will actually address and produce legislative policies that address the immediate needs of the American
people.
Steve Yantiss
East Tawas
9:36 am est
Campaign 08
Well, for those of you who don't know, the "believeinsteve"
campaign lost in the primary August 5th. However, the entire campaign team is to be congratulated on a job well done.
We came a long way in this campaign, learned many valuable lessons, and stand ready to fight the good fight again in 2010.
The Campaign Committee has not been dissolved, thus assuring a place on the next ballot as early as January 2009. I
will be actively campaigning for the Tom Casperson congressional campaign, and yes, I will be serving in an advisory capacity
on the Dave Ryan campaign for State Rep. I look forward to helping the Iosco County Republican Committee get out the
vote and supporting the McCain - Palin campaign for the presidency. I also wish to thank all the good people I've met
along the way, and a special thank you to all who volunteered and helped with the campaign, it's not over, we will prevail,
the 103rd district seat is open in 2010, and there will be a very exciting Gubernatorial race as well. All in all we
have some very important political decisions to make now, and in the coming months ahead. I will keep the blog alive by
publishing my letters to the editor here, as well as publishing information I feel is important to the voters here in
the 103rd. Again thank you for your support.
Steve
7:51 am est
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