Phyllis Kahn should decide how our money gets spent

Unfortunately we have to wait a couple of weeks for the House of Representatives to release audio of committee hearings. However, sometimes the best things come to those who wait.

In the Ways and Means Committee on Friday, March 9, 2007; Representative Phyllis Kahn, (DFL) Minneapolis; said what I think sums up the DFL Party. The discussion was on the price of government, which includes fees and other such state related items.

When speaking to the testifier about the fact that the price of government has gone down. Rep. Kahn said the following;

• "I think that (doing the research on the price of government) further shows how meaningless this is, but if it did mean anything, I'm personally offended that my price of government has gone down."

I have attached a link to the Audio if you would like to hear it yourself. The quote takes place around the 6 minute 35 second mark of the tape.

Thank you Representative Kahn for describing what the DFL thinks. You are painting a better picture of the fact that you think the government should take in all of our money and divide it out as you see fit. So much for personal responsibility.

What is a citizen again?

Ass Award Winner!

What are they thinking? Our DFLers are at it again. HF1899 is a bill calling for a Constitutional Amendment to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. The sponsors of the bill, (who might I say) have lost touch with the people they represent are: Rep. Phyllis Kahn, Minneapolis, Rep. Jim Davnie, Minneapolis, Rep. Carlos Mariani, St. Paul, Rep. Frank Hornstein, Minneapolis.

To protect our rights we do have a wonderful thing that says any amendment to the Constitution would require voter approval. Over 50% of people would have to vote in favor of the ballot measure in order for the amendment to pass. The ballot measure would read"

• "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to allow local units of government to authorize permanent resident non-citizens to vote in local government elections?"

No, No, No

In a recent poll over 90% of people in Minnesota are opposed to this legislation. Democrats talk about a mandate, I don't think you can get much more of a mandate than 90%+.

This conservative emailed these four individuals stating my disappointment in the bill. I stated that my Grandmother moved to the United States and became a citizen so she could have the right to vote and take part in this great country. I'm still waiting for a response to the email.

Lets get back to worrying about legislation that effects the citizens of the U.S. and not worry about meaningless, shameful attempts to get a few extra votes for these four people. Since after all we all know that this will lead to a movement to allow non-citizens to vote in State elections. Who are the non-citizens going to vote for, people who give them free money. And who loves to hand out our money....The DFLers.