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Paul's Mission
  • To listen and support the citizens of the California 14th US Congressional District.
  • To earn their support and respect by defending their individual rights and freedoms.
  • To promote the value of personal responsibility for actions.
  • To reduce the burdens of government on people.
  • To reinforce the individual's right to define their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

Reducing the Size of Government

Sun, 02/14/2010 - 10:52 — paullaz

There has been a lot of talk recently about fiscal responsibility, but most of the talk has been meaningless rhetoric. While it has taken many years to get where we are, it will also take many years to undo the intrusions, waste, and burdens of our federal government.

The continuous confiscation of citizen resources through taxation to distribute to others not only hurts the average person, but continues to put a drain on our economic solvency. Our current representatives and administration seem to believe taking money from working people to subsidize others lifestyle is in the greater good. They want you to believe that they wish to take from the "wealthiest" to give to the poor. The reality is they are taking from everyone to support their agenda. In effect buying votes to sustain themselves and their "friends".

I advocate disbanding or shrinking drastically the following departments which provide little or no return to the hard working, taxpaying citizens:

Ignorance of the Law

Sun, 07/25/2010 - 10:35 — paullaz

At one time or more in everyone's life they have heard the phrase "Ignorance of the law is no excuse".

For most of us this seems to be reasonable enough. If you commit a crime you shouldn't be able to say you didn't know it was a crime and therefore should be let off with no punishment.

Libertarian Party of San Mateo meeting

Tue, 07/13/2010 - 05:59 — office

IHOP
510 El Camino Real
Belmont, CA 94002

6:30pm - 7:30pm Dinner and discussion
7:30pm - 8:45pm Business meeting (dues-paying members only)

Please join us for dinner, between 6:30 pm and 7:30.
The meeting should start at 7:30 (or shortly thereafter) and will probably last until 8:45 or 9:00.

http://libertarian.meetup.com/433/

Event Date and Time: 
Thu, 07/15/2010 - 18:30 - 20:45

San Francisco Pride - Outright Libertarians

Sat, 06/26/2010 - 09:15 — office

Paul will be in the Outright Libertarian booth from noon to 3:00pm at this year's San Francisco Pride. Look for him at booth A31, on Grove in front of Bill Graham Auditorium.

Event Date and Time: 
Sun, 06/27/2010 - 12:00 - 15:00

BP Oil Spill Observations

Sun, 06/13/2010 - 08:58 — paullaz

The BP Oil Spill in the Gulf is still in progress and all the reasons are not in so I'm not ready to lay blame to any of the parties involved. In fact at this moment pointing fingers is completely counter productive to remedy. Even if I was to try to lay blame I'm not privy to all the facts, but only to what the various media, industry, and government have deemed appropriate to share with the public. So it would be irresponsible on my part to draw conclusions.

What I will do is make some observations and express my thoughts on how the situation created itself and why solutions are perceived to be slow in coming.

EPA Lead RRP Requirements Draconian

Sat, 06/05/2010 - 08:38 — paullaz

In April of 2008 the EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices applicable to renovation, repair, and painting contractors. This rule began its full effect on April 22, 2010.

In conversations with multiple contractors which this rule is applicable and with the increased knowledge obtained through training I have come to understand the draconian implications this rule will have on everybody who owns, rents, or uses pre-1978 property.

Illegal Immigration - Reality Check

Sat, 05/15/2010 - 10:00 — paullaz

First, I think it is disrespectful of the US Constitution and the Legislature for this Administration and past Administrations to establish policies which ignore adherence and enforcement of established laws whether I personally agree with them or not. Under current law the Federal government is responsible for protecting the United States borders and it is the responsibility of the Administration to perform that duty with all available resources or admit its failure.

Second, I believe the laws regarding immigration are all wrong! Also, other laws, such as illegal drug and minimum wage laws, enhance problems associated with border crossings, crime, and other illicit activities.

Special Interest Groups - Lobbyist

Sun, 04/25/2010 - 10:42 — paullaz

Everyday we hear that lobbyists are pushing their agenda in Washington. Lobbyists are defined as people who try (and many times succeed) to influence legislation and policy.

We are all part of Special Interest Groups whether organized or not. Each of us have characteristics, prejudices, ideologies, and just plain likes and dislikes which place us in groups. Some of us are Catholic business owners in Missouri, some are gay soldiers serving in Iraq, and the diversity is as infinite as the number of individuals.

The primary question is what affect should these groups have on how legislation is considered and its effect on individuals.

Libertarian Party of Santa Cruz Meeting

Sun, 04/25/2010 - 10:00 — office

Yes, Virginia, there is a Libertarian Party in Santa Cruz

Marie Callendars - Capitola
3400 Clares Street, Capitola, CA 95010
831-464-6771 | FAX 831-464-1560

Map

Event Date and Time: 
Repeats every month on the Wednesday until Tue Nov 30 2010 .
Wed, 03/31/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 04/28/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 05/26/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 06/23/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 10/27/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 11/24/2010 - 19:00 - 21:00

Declaration of Candidacy

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 23:52 — office

Paul filed his Declaration of Candidacy today and took the Oath of Office at the Santa Cruz County Registrar of Voters.

With the help of fellow Libertarians Paul received the required number of Signature-in-Lieu and Nomination petition signatures to qualify without paying filing fees.

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