Thursday, October 28, 2010

Stacey Mathia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_mathia

Stacey Mathia (born February 11, 1973) is an American-born, aspiring politician who ran for the position of Michigan’s Governor in 2010. She was formally nominated for Governor of Michigan by the convention of the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan (USTPM). She is also associated with The Tea Party, a movement towards far right politics and coined after the taxation upset known as The Boston Tea Party in 1773 [1] . The Tea Party affiliate is running with USTPM nominee Chris Levels for Lieutenant.

Biography

Mathia was born in Bay City, Michigan [2]. She graduated from Bay City Central High School. Although she didn’t graduate from college, she taught herself, through reading, about various topics. She also learned sign language.[3] She worked for five years as the sales manager at American, retail chain Younkers. She also worked at her local library, Fife Lake Public Library, where she was the president of library board. In addition, her other leadership experiences include being Trustee on the Village Council (Fife Lake), President of Planning Commission, and recording secretary of the Fife Lake Sewer Board. She was inspired to run for the political position after she became angered by the “arrogance of [the] elected officials.”[4] She notes that they “have given us a state that is failing all of us.”[5] Before her decision to run, Mathia was a stay-at-home mother. She has four children whom she has homeschooled for 13 years.[6] She tells WOOD-TV 8 that she will support homeschooling as a means of “effective cost savings to restore the highest quality education possible.”[7] She notes that staying home and working with her kids has taught her valuable skills like how to be a “nurse, chef, teacher, and Judge.”[8] Likewise, she says she “knows how to run a household”[9] and “the importance of individual responsibility, of sacrifice when necessary.”[10] It’s these notions, she feels, the elected officials nowadays have neglected and treated as “an unintelligible foreign language.”[11]

Campaign

Her campaign is managed by [Robert Eichmann] who helped New Jersey’s 2010 Governor Chris Christie get elected.[12] Running as her Lieutenant is Chris Levels. He is a radio talk show host in Flint, Michigan. Before Levels was nominated and came aboard, Thomas Matos was her previous running partner. He said that he dropped out of the election due to financial difficulties. Picking up African-American Levels benefitted Mathia’s campaign by helping to disprove allegations that because her affiliate, The Tea Party, was being accused of racism[13], she might also be racist.

Platform and Positions

Mathia plans to institute “’Law-Abiding Constitutional Government and State Sovereignty' in order to free the 'People of Michigan' from the political oppression of big government operating outside of its authority.” On her list of 58 items, numbered from one to sixty, expressing where she stands, number one on her list states that “I believe the only legitimate responsibility of government is to protect the person, property, and freedom of its citizens.”[14] Her most important views are centered on the economic state of Michigan, education, and individual rights. In addition to these topics, Stacey Mathia has strong religious views that directly correlate with her opinions on government action and inaction.

Economics

For Mathia ridding the government of unnecessary spending and many taxes is essential. One of her first priorities would be eliminating the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) which has been seen as an impediment of small business owners’ success and economic growth.[15] In addition to removing the MBT, she also believes in abolishing the Drivers Responsibility Fee, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) in order to save the taxpayers’ money. Along with the MBT, eliminating property and income taxes saves the people of Michigan money while also restoring power back to them. Additional revenue would not be sought after in this administration.[16] Within the government itself, because the administration is not seeking additional revenue, a staff downsize would be implemented. With fewer government employees, taxpayers would not have to give additional money.[17] She finds that many of the current government jobs are often “wasteful, unconstitutional, and oppressive,” not to mention dysfunctional and unable to distribute the wealth and benefits of taxes fairly. In her platform[18], there is a reminder that Governor Jennifer Granholm had trucked in aggregate and asphalt for road repair from places that are outside of Michigan. Mathia believes that Michigan “has everything she needs to supply her infrastructure.”[19] As an additional infrastructural aid, Mathia wishes to increase the manufacture of arms and ammunition. These items would not be taxed. Her official website declares that “it is her vision to follow the lead of Montana, Wyoming and other States by not requiring serial numbers on these arms. Montana has jobs and the people have liberty. People move to Montana to find freedom from the federal government’s oppression. It’s time for Michigan to spread her wings into other business besides the auto industry which is nearly dead here.”[20] It is important that the taxpayers “have a government that buys from them.”

Individual Rights and Education

With Michigan manufacturing its own arms and ammunition, a law enforcement reform would be Mathia’s next step. A “Peace Officer’s” job is not to serve and protect. No law implies that police officers are to protect the people. They are meant to protect the Constitution. Although referred to as peace officers, bearing arms is recommended and retired officers would be allowed to keep their firearms after service.[21] Her administration is famous for supporting and protecting the original intent of the Founders to keep and bear arms.[22] Besides a strong advocacy for the individual right to bear arms, Stacey Mathia also supports the idea that the government is not responsible for any individual’s education.[23] It is the responsibility of a child’s parents to educate or find privatized education. Because of this principle, she supports giving state public education funds to private and home schools as well, regardless of income level or local school’s performance. As Mathia is a strong supporter of parental responsibility of a child, her candidacy is supported by A Child’s Rights organization.[24] [25]

Religious Connection

Mathia is a devout Christian[26] and admits that she has “personally accepted Jesus Christ as her savior.[27]” She was a church Youth Group Leader. In her list of where she stands on a range of issues, number three shows the link between church and state before Separation of Church and State was significant. “I believe that the primary source for the principles and ideals instilled in our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and original code of laws was the Bible.”[28] This doesn’t mean she suggests combining of the two, but she believes that the church is where “state” got its inspiration. To add to her ideas on education she proposes that all schools present both the Theory of Evolution as well as the Theory of Intelligent Design. Public schools should also be allowed to pray at any school-sponsored events, like games or graduations. Her religion directly influences her opinions on green energy and finding ways to be ecologically much beneficial and less harmful. She doesn’t support any government commands for using green or alternative energy sources, nor energy efficiency mandates such as “cap and trade,” carbon taxes, or automotive fuel economy standards (CAFE). For Mathia, greenhouse gases cannot be regulated or controlled in a substantial way by humans, it is that “God can and does control the world’s climate;[29]” thus, she would eliminate all state efforts in these matters.[30]

Views on Popular Controversies

Abortion: She supports a complete and total ban on so-called partial-birth abortions as well as a ban on all abortions, except in cases where the life of the mother is in danger.[31] Gay Marriage: She supports the federal Defense of Marriage Act, and believes that marriage should be exclusively between one man and one woman. She does not support the institution of civil unions for same-sex couples.[32] Immigration: She supports the deportation of persons who are illegally present in the U.S., denial of welfare benefits, Medicaid, etc. for illegal immigrants, and the construction of a fence or other barrier along the southern U.S. border.[33]

References

http://www.staceymathia2010.com/
  1. ^ Lieb, David A.. "Tea party leaders anxious about extremists - Politics - More politics - msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News- msnbc.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36555655/ns/politics-more_politics/>.
  2. ^ "Stacey Mathia | Michigan | onPolitix." Home | Michigan | onPolitix. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://michigan.onpolitix.com/bio/853/stacey-mathia>.
  3. ^ Lieb, David A.. "Tea party leaders anxious about extremists - Politics - More politics - msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News- msnbc.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36555655/ns/politics-more_politics/>.
  4. ^ "About Stacey | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/about>.
  5. ^ "About Stacey | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/about>.
  6. ^ Lieb, David A.. "Tea party leaders anxious about extremists - Politics - More politics - msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News- msnbc.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36555655/ns/politics-more_politics/>.
  7. ^ Lieb, David A.. "Tea party leaders anxious about extremists - Politics - More politics - msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News- msnbc.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36555655/ns/politics-more_politics/>.
  8. ^ "Stacey Mathia | Michigan | onPolitix." Home | Michigan | onPolitix. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://michigan.onpolitix.com/bio/853/stacey-mathia>.
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  10. ^ "About Stacey | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/about>.
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  12. ^ Calabrese, Dan. "Stacey Mathia: Long-shot Michigan gubernatorial candidate has lots of ideas, and ‘a big mouth’." The North Star National. N.p., 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <www.northstarnational.com/2010/02/16/stacey-mathia-long-shot-michigan-gubernatorial-candidate-lots-idea-a-big-mouth/>.
  13. ^ Lieb, David A.. "Tea party leaders anxious about extremists - Politics - More politics - msnbc.com." Breaking News, Weather, Business, Health, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, Travel, Science, Technology, Local, US & World News- msnbc.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36555655/ns/politics-more_politics/>.
  14. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  15. ^ Calabrese, Dan. "Stacey Mathia: Long-shot Michigan gubernatorial candidate has lots of ideas, and ‘a big mouth’." The North Star National. N.p., 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <www.northstarnational.com/2010/02/16/stacey-mathia-long-shot-michigan-gubernatorial-candidate-lots-idea-a-big-mouth/>.
  16. ^ "Stacey Mathia | Michigan | onPolitix." Home | Michigan | onPolitix. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://michigan.onpolitix.com/bio/853/stacey-mathia>.
  17. ^ "Stacey Mathia | Michigan | onPolitix." Home | Michigan | onPolitix. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://michigan.onpolitix.com/bio/853/stacey-mathia>.
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  19. ^ "Platform | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/44-2>.
  20. ^ "Platform | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/44-2>.
  21. ^ "Platform | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/44-2>.
  22. ^ "Stacey Mathia For Governor Brochure." Stacey Mathia For Governor. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <www.staceymathia2010.com/StaceyMathiaForGovernorBrochure.pdf>.
  23. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  24. ^ http://parentalrightsequality.blogspot.com/2010/09/acr-endorses-stacey-mathia-for-michigan.html, Darrick. "Equal Parental Rights: ACR Endorses Stacey Mathia for Michigan Governor." Equal Parental Rights. N.p., 28 Sept. 2010. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://parentalrightsequality.blogspot.com/2010/09/acr-endorses-stacey-mathia-for-michigan.html>.
  25. ^ http://www.achildsright.net/
  26. ^ "Stacey Mathia | Michigan | onPolitix." Home | Michigan | onPolitix. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://michigan.onpolitix.com/bio/853/stacey-mathia>.
  27. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  28. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  29. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  30. ^ , Dan. "Stacey Mathia: Long-shot Michigan gubernatorial candidate has lots of ideas, and ‘a big mouth’." The North Star National. N.p., 16 Feb. 2010. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <www.northstarnational.com/2010/02/16/stacey-mathia-long-shot-michigan-gubernatorial-candidate-lots-idea-a-big-mouth/>.
  31. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  32. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
  33. ^ Mathia, Stacey. "Where I Stand | Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan." Stacey Mathia for Governor of Michigan | Michigan needs strong leadership. Stacey has that leadership.. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2010. <http://www.staceymathia2010.com/where-i-stand>.
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