Republicans believe education is best administered at the local level. We support excellent public education that is adequately funded and available to all. GOP on Crime Democrats on Crime Swift and sure punishment is a deterrent to crime, including mandatory and severe punishment for those convicted of manufacturing, transporting, supplying, or dealing illegal drugs. Individuals must be held accountable for their actions. Criminals should receive sentences commensurate with the severity of their crimes, pay restitution to their victims, and pay for the cost of their punishment and rehabilitation.
Personal safety is a fundamental right.
We support effective rehabilitation programs and victim restitution when appropriate. Oppose a sales tax. Oppose unfunded mandates. Support reductions of personal and corporate income taxes. Support a progressive tax system in which individual and corporate taxes are based on the ability to pay.