The Same Invitation to participate in this blog post was again offered to GOP candidate Matt Bevin, Democratic Party candidate Jack Conway, and Independent candidate Drew Curtis.. Deja vu, Drew Curtis was the only candidate to respond with his answers to questions asked. Without further ado...Here are Drew Curtis's answers to once again non mainstream media questions from a common man like me. Please Enjoy and share this with your friends and family on Social Media.
1) As the State of Kentucky continues to see problems with drugs such as heroin continuing to claim lives and create headaches for law enforcement, many claim that the "War on Drugs" is to blame, many claim
that we arent spending enough on enforcement, what do you see as the solution?
"This is without a doubt one of the most difficult problems facing Kentucky. If it were easy to fix we'd have a solution already.
I'm still exploring this issue but so far I'm considering solutions along the following lines:
- Massachusetts is working on a pilot program to work on a similar problem in their state, I'm keeping an eye on how well it works but I'm hopeful.
- Decriminalizing addiction. I realize this is vague statement but we need to reach addicts in order for them to receive treatment, we should not treat them as criminals"
2) The Commonwealth of Kentucky for its entire existence has always seen the eastern part of the state particularly the south east portion typically known as the coal fields of Kentucky wrought with poor economic conditions even during the height of the coal industry, do you see more government or less government intervention as a solution here and what do you have planned to ease burdens in this part of the state?
"Eastern Kentucky is hungry for technology. As the only candidate for Governor who has personally built broadband networks and is a computer programer, I am intimately familiar with technology. Eastern Kentucky shares a similar geographic profile to Boulder Colorado - however turning communities into tech hubs requires more than just running broadband out to them (although it is a good start).
I am a strong proponent of less direct government intervention - I would prefer the private sector provide and implement solutions. Government should assist when and where it is needed. "
3) During the last 12 months, the nation has seen attacks on our Law Enforcement over the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri Baltimore, Maryland, and in New York. As Governor and chief executor of laws in this state, what will you do to ensure that moral and support stay high with local and state police?
"I don't have any solutions at hand for this but I would like to ensure moral and support for law enforcement. I welcome anyone who has working implementations to contact me so we can take a look together"
4) People believe that the Governor should be viewed as any other elected position as a servant to the people. Do you believe that the Governor should be holding more local public meetings with the people so that they can be given their voice for him to hear?
"Yes - strongly. Although this can be accelerated by being more open online as well. As an Independent Governor I will have an open door policy. Ideas from both parties are welcome. "
5) Education costs in this state continues to rise along with other schools in every state in this country. What will you do as Governor to lead on suppressing that rise in cost?
"I do not have a solution for this at this time. However there is no additional money available for anything. I am asked often if I support free community college tuition and pre-K education. The answer is yes but Kentucky doesn't have the ability to finance either of those for the forseable future. Leadership from both parties has left Kentucky's finances in shambles. The only news here that is relevant to the question asked is that money isn't available to increase spending. "
6) The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution reads. "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the
people." What will you do as Governor to ensure that the Federal Government doesn't continue to encroach on the rights of the people of the Commonwealth?
"This is actually somewhat complicated depending on what we're talking about. Let's examine a few examples:
- Laws preventing gay marriage were ruled unconstitutional. This means all laws state and federal were thrown out. State laws cannot mandate something that has been declared unconstitutional. As a result, county clerks must issue marriage licenses.
- When state and federal laws conflict, a state official must defend the state law against the federal law. Currently state law allows the growing of hemp. Federal law says growing hemp is illegal. If push comes to shove, a Governor must fight to preserve the law that allows hemp to be grown. Period.
- Acquiescing to a federal law or mandate does not relinquish the right to go against it later. The EPA has mandated new regulations on emissions to be met by 2030 (along with a billion dollars in investment in Appalachia which I strongly approve of). Currently it appears that Kentucky is going to easily be in compliance with this mandate. However, our agreement to comply - for now - with Federal guidelines does not mean that we will always choose to continue to comply in the future should things change down the road. We are not giving up our right to challenge EPA guidelines in the future."
7) With so much on the plate of Law Enforcement in the state, what do you consider to be priority in order to maximize the effiency of the Law Enforcement and ensure maximum freedom and liberty for the citizens?
"I am open to suggestions on how to implement this from both Law Enforcement and the public. As luck would have it, everyone wants an effective and efficient law enforcement. Given that we have a common goal, I believe we stand a good chance to make improvements everyone will like."
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