The country is experiencing a period of unprecedented national prosperity. Somehow, West Virginia has been left behind. Legislation concentrated on less government programs, spending and regulation is the answer. If government refrained from corporate welfare, our economy would prosper. Eliminating the massive bureaucracy in our educational system and returning the power to our schools, teachers and parents would be a godsend.
Privatization is an answer.
Government conservation should be our priority over more government regulation. So-called energy solutions that are contrary to the principles of the free market look good on paper, but simply don t work. Less government is the solution in energy, as it is in education, health care and retirement savings. The free market reduces cost and increases quality. Replacing the FDA with a nonprofit or industry self-regulator would make prescription drugs affordable and available sooner, yet not sacrificing safety.