Beyond our bodies, the health of our spirit is equally dependent on our surroundings. Great minds have tied the wilderness to the human spirit as far back as recorded history. I could go on for hours about the clear cuts I've seen from mountain tops, about the homogeneous trees paper companies plant, about the pesticides they spray, about mercury and dioxins, but you know all that, because the problems still exist. I don't want Maine to lose its natural beauty . Let there be no doubt, I will fight for Maine's natural environment, because I will fight for the well-being of Maine citizens.
Women have the right to choose .
Government has no right to tell any individual what to do with their body. I believe art is a language that illuminates the spirit, adds quality to life, and is worth investment. If I am elected Representative, I'll push for stronger funding of art programs in our public schools. Corporations and special interest primarily fund our politics through outright donations and soft-money loopholes, leaving us to question who our politicians really represent, and giving corporations more voice than average citizens. We need reform that limits the role corporations play .