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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 17:03:52 -0400
From:         Andrew Allen <E7L8ALL@TOWSONVX.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Positions of the Kerry ticket

>Good Afternoon, and thank you all for coming:

The Y's guys thank *you* for coming... or however you reacted... B)

>   Our opponents have exhibited a disturbingly anti-American tendency
>with regard to the consumption of alcohol, specifically beer.  The
>American people want American beer.  They want beer that can compete
>with the foreign imports, and they want it at a reasonable price.

The Y's Guys resent any speculation as to the un-americanness of their
tastes in beer. We consume american beer with the best of them; we
have espoused a plan that will make all american beer the most healthy
and tasty beer on earth. Furthermore we will promote craftsmanship in
the art of brewing through our plan.

American palattes have much to look forward to when we take office!

>  At the same time, we on the Kerry ticket recognize the danger of
>unrestricted and irresponsible consumption of alcohol, and we will
>work to bring about tough legislation aimed at making irresponsible
>users culpable for their related destructive acts.  Beer consumption
>is not an excuse for personal violence and property damage.  Those
>who engage in such acts after drinking will be punished in accordance
>with the severity of the damage.  Drinking will be viewed as neither
>an aggravating nor a mitigating circumstance.  It is expected that
>Americans who consume alcohol do so knowingly and must be responsible
>for their subsequent actions.

We would also bring about sanctions like unto the european model that
will ensure the public safety and the sobriety of drivers. We would
make it absolutely illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the
influence of any intoxicant. Driver priviledges would be removed
*permanently* for a single offense.

The Y's Guys would promote the construction and use of public transportation
as well as the opening of routes through cities open only to foot, bicycle,
moped or similar non-vehicular traffic. This would alleviate some of the
problem; the Y's Guys would also promote small entreprenuership through
the support of facilities which both brew their own beverages and serve
them to the public.


>   Our opponents take what we consider to be an unconscionably frivolous
>attitude toward the use of illegal drugs.

It is the Y's Guys opinion that our esteemed opponents take a cavalier
attitude toward governmental intrusion upon individual rights to liberty,
privacy and the pursuit of happiness.


> It is our position that
>narcotics are dangerous substances, which have been legislated after
>due consideration for their effects.

Funny that you don't seem to care for much else that congress legislates
after careful consideration of its effects... B)

It is our position that the individual within society is presented with
numerous dangerous options and substances in the course of their lifetimes.

We believe in their ability to make the appropriate choices.

It is our position that the "War on Drugs" exposes more of the populace
to danger and other negative outcomes than consuption of these substances
would if relegalized. The violence and political corruption associated
with the prosecution of the "War on Drugs" alone is more than enough
reason to put an end to it and seek a saner solution.

It is our position that addicts need help and medical treatment - not
jail cells.

>We oppose the use of illegal
>drugs on principle, and we strongly feel that the American people agree
>with our position.

We feel that the American people when presented with a sane and rational
policy, alongside of information about the cost and effects of the
"War on Drugs," will support our proposals which support individual
liberty and charity towards one's fellow citizens.


>   The Kerry ticket also wishes to make it clear that we do not
>intend to consult the dead, nor will we allow such consultation
>within the administration.

We the Y's Guys will not only consult with the Dead but we will
request backstage passes whenever they are in town. If Jerry or
any of the other guys has anything they want to bring up in terms
of a political issue we will listen and take note just as we would
any of our constituency.

Then we'd invite 'em all over to the White House for a jam session
till the wee hour of the morning.

-other andY
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