A long ago, in a time far too many dismiss as being
different than our own, our Fore Fathers drafted a unique document that
declared our new country to be something different. After centuries of
oppression at the hands of governments that placed low or no value on the human
lives of the lower class or those with different religious views, those who had
come to this new land decided that they would create a system of law, a
CONSTITUTION to make all men equal.
Today, much as in that day, there are people who seek to
undermine our system. People, who would return us to the days of sub-service to
kings and lords. Oh, they may use different titles, but in the end it is all
still the same. One document gives all Americans the liberty and freedom to
choose their destiny.. the US CONSTITUTION.
As your Congressman in the Massachusetts First District, I
intend to defend the constitution from those who seek to alter the meaning and
intent of that document to gain political power.
I am not a career politician, a point my opponents will
certainly make clear. It is, however, my best feature. I don’t seek power or
fame. I live with my wife and two of my five daughters in a small apartment in
West Springfield. And, after becoming
your next Representative, we intend to continue to live where we will best hear
your message. I don’t need to make
friends in Washington, and I won’t. I only need to deliver a message. YOUR
MESSAGE. Far too long, our “Representatives have only answered to the desires
of special interests and wealthy donors. Who really speaks for the single parent
desperately trying to find a way to give their children hope? Who speaks for
the would be small business entrepreneur who could really help a community if
only they had a chance? What about you? Has anyone really asked what you think
lately? More important, did they listen? As your Representative, my place is
here among my constituents, hearing you concerns not just through the filter of
civic leaders, but directly from you, my employers. I will make your voice,
collectively and individually, heard in Washington.
As a Republican, some would think I differ from my neighbors
here. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Because, as a Constitutional
Republican, I represent the party of equality and liberty. I represent YOU. I
intend to expose the hypocrisy of Democrat and mainstream Republican alike. I
am not a “Modern Conservative”, a “Compassionate Conservative”, or any other
designation yielding to the smooth talk of the day. I stand firm in my values
and my duty to defend the Constitution and the future for all Americans,
especially the most vulnerable among us. I represent the very ideals intended
for our country from the beginning. “All men are created equal”. Black, White,
Hispanic, Asian, Republican, Democrat, ALL.
I will seek real solutions to problems such as our failing
schools. By reducing the focus placed on union benefits and placing our sights
first upon the children, we can return our curriculum to levels that find us
once again first in the world. By awarding merit and talent, we can do this by
rewarding competent and successful educators rather than wasting our children’s
future on watered down curriculums and incompetent educators. No Child Left
Behind failed the day we decided that meant we had to educate our children on
the level of the weakest link. I endorse school vouchers that will allow
parents and students to choose their futures for themselves and encourage
educators and schools to push harder to attract students.
Real solutions to crime and violence. We need to support our
law enforcement teams. We need to get tough on crime and stop allowing
criminals to re-offend. That means keep the most dangerous offenders off the
streets and offer those who can become useful again, a way out. A way back home. Close the gap of despair.
Re-vamp neighborhoods. Help those living in hard conditions to take back pride
and dignity by reducing crime, working together to rebuild and raise hope in
their homes. I won’t lie, I have no love for any man who preys upon the weak.
We must remove such corrupt souls from such places for as long as it takes to give
our brothers and sisters a chance to make something.
I am a firm supporter of the Second Amendment. Your right to
bear arms is NOT NEGOTIABLE. It is the very reason our country can exist. All tyranny
needs to take seed is a place that is weak and unable to fight back. I cannot
say enough about this. The tragedies we have seen are directly the result of
gun restrictions. Criminals are cowards who seek out our most vulnerable places
to commit their crimes. I support the National Concealed Carry movement that
will make it possible for people, armed and ready, to take up the duty to
conserve life by first, giving the criminal more reason to NOT attempt the
crime in the first place and second, by stopping the loss of innocent life if necessary.
Let’s be clear, I have a permit to carry in over 30 states. When applying for
this permit, I took a course that opened by reminding the applicant of the solemn
duty and COST that comes from exercising that duty. You want someone nearby who
is willing to make that sacrifice when you met a criminal on a dark street. But,
such rights are not without cost and are not absolute. It is possible to create
a database in which Physiologists and law enforcement can restrict those who
pose a danger from gaining access to firearms. Laws can be made to magnify penalties
to those who obtain or use firearms illegally. We need to stop trying to
restrict the law abiding and crack down on the criminal.
The Health Care for America plan (Obamacare),
cannot be allowed to continue to destroy jobs and our childrens future. To make health care affordable has always
been within the scope of our society without forcing everyone to buy a certain
product, place terrible debt upon our children, and reduce the quality of care
to our most vulnerable. We can do this…. Just not that way. We will do this
because all Americans do deserve the best health care without the terrible
costs.
These are just a few of my positions on what
is a list of many facing us today and in this election. Stand with me and we
will see America into its brightest day. Thank you my friends. I welcome your
comments and am hopeful for your input.
RUSS JENKINS
