The Issues and Tenets of the Modern Whigs
 Issues: We the Modern Whigs believe in the common sense. We advocate fiscal responsibilty, strong national defense and scientific/education advancement. We take the middle of the road and we don't limit our selves to one ideology.
Tenates:
- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - The Modern Whig philosophy is to empower the states with the resources to handle their unique affairs.
- ENERGY INDEPENDENCE - Reduce dependence on foreign oil by developing practical sources of alternative energy. This will have the simultaneous effect of changing the national security dynamic.
- EDUCATION/SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT - Increased public and private emphasis on fields such as space, oceanic, medical and nanotechnology. Also, providing common-sense solutions to enhance our educational system from pre-school to university-level studies.
- STATES RIGHTS - Each state can generally determine its course of action based on local values and unique needs.
- SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT - Government should refrain from legislating morality.
- VETERANS AFFAIRS - Vigilant advocacy relating to the medical, financial, and overall well-being of our military families and veterans.
The Issues of the Washington State Whigs
- Budget shortfall and how to control revenue variations without resorting to an income tax
- Flood control in Western Washington
- Agriculture trade in Eastern Washington
- Water rights
- Fisheries and proper management of salmon
- International trade of lumber, aircraft and software
- Energy cost and development of alternative fuels
- Erosion of rights and state legislature finding ways to go around voter initiatives
- Veterans and military
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