This is a response I got from a Californian republican state senator regarding a letter I wrote. It's quite a bit different from the response I would have gotten from a stinking lowlife scum democrat. It exemplifies what I like about republicans and despise about democrats.
After reading this response I wrote a check for $1000 and sent to to Mr. Ackerman's re-election campaign. I only wish he were running for president. He's one of the good guys.
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Dear Mr. Gore:
Thank you for writing to express your views on the state's fiscal crisis.
Like you, I believe that the solution to California's budget problem lies in reducing spending and disbursing your tax dollars more prudently. Even though the state revenues increased by a healthy $24 billion over the past five years, state spending increased at an even faster rate. This excessive expansion of the state's bureaucracy was dangerous enough when California's coffers were overflowing with multi-billion dollar surpluses. Now that the surpluses have been replaced with deficits, the government's failure to control state spending is simply irresponsible.
The bottom line is that our budget deficit was not incurred because Californians paid too little, but because politicians in Sacramento spent too much. Unfortunately, this belief is not held by a majority of lawmakers in Sacramento.
Last summer, my Republican colleagues and I were branded as obstructionists - and worse, - for holding out for a balanced budget that simply reined in the growth of spending by a small fraction. Trying to force the democratic majority to concede to making actual cuts in spending will be an uphill battle indeed.
Please be assured that I will continue to oppose any attempt to balance future budgets by raising taxes, and will work in good faith with my colleagues in the legislature toward realistic fiscal policies that are fair to California's taxpayers and that honestly address the budget challenges that face our state today and over the long term.
Again, thank you for your input. If I can be of further assistance to you in this or any other state matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Dick Ackerman
Senator, 33rd district.
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