The protection of the individual’s God given and constitutionally recognized rights: freedom of speech, religion and association;

Smaller more efficient government;

Strong family units. Government policies should seek to encourage strong functional families and never undermine core family values;

Respect for the rule of law;

Less taxation on individuals, businesses and investments. Our state economy benefits when hard-earned dollars are left in the hands of those who earned them;

The removal of burdensome regulation on individuals and businesses, while recognizing that limited regulation is necessary to ensure fair competition;

Policies, which further the preservation of our environment and natural resources;

The private property rights of all individuals;

The accountability of public schools to ensure that public funds are spent wisely, and that educational progress can be effectively measured and evaluated;

The freedom of parents to send their children to schools that succeed;

Teaching students about America’s national heritage and the responsibilities of citizenship;

The successful assimilation of legal immigrants through proficiency in the English language and a compulsory program in American history and civics.