Author: Lee Havis

Public safety is an important state and local government function, provided primarily through a system of criminal laws and their enforcement that aims to protect citizens from the harmful actions of others.  However, this purpose of crime prevention is not simply to punish offenders with long and counter-productive prison sentences.  Sadly, the state of Maryland… Continue reading Public Safety

 In Maryland, the heavy tax burden on ordinary citizens today is eroding initiative and discouraging their successful investment and participation in the economy in many ways.    High Maryland taxes have already forced many in Maryland to leave the state for lower tax states elsewhere. In the General Assembly, the current leadership has been a primary… Continue reading Lower Taxes

In Maryland, public education has long been an important priority for government spending since the state constitution has mandated a system of free public schools.  The General Assembly further supports this system by compulsory attendance laws and allocating some 50% of the entire state budget to this enterprise. Despite this noble purpose and commitment, however,… Continue reading Improve Public Education

For too long, political leaders in the General Assembly have made citizens accountable to them for benefit and relief from oppressive government, such as through special interest laws and regulations rather through government that serves all in a fair and equitable manner.  Elected leaders should instead be accountable to all the citizens alike, which is… Continue reading Accountable to Citizens

The large and complex nature of Maryland government places a severe burden on the ordinary citizen’s ability to live a peaceful and productive life based on his own specific needs and interests.  While government must assure a basic level of public safety and consumer protection for all, this function must not unduly interfere with the… Continue reading Promote Individual Liberty