I support our troops regardless where deployed. And I supported our initial mission in Afghanistan. We have met that objective, which was to capture or kill OBL and so I believe we must begin our withdrawal.

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing the federal budget.

In order to balance the budget,

Every area of government has inefficiencies so reducing spending in practically every program is a must. Additionally, we need to prioritize our spending and eliminate programs and line items that do not meet a much more limited scope of Federal government responsibility. Finally, the budgeting system itself must be changed from what is called base lined budgeting (automatic increases) to a zero based budgeting system where budgeted numbers are challenged based upon actual requirements.

Generally speaking the Federal government is way to involved in regulating.

We must simplify our income tax system by reducing or eliminating incentives which are also know as loopholes. Both Democrats and Republicans have created these incentives. Business owners need consistency in order to have confidence to invest in our economy and grow. Inconsistent tax policy,needs to be re-evaluated and changed.

We must get the Federal government out of education.

This question is inappropriately skewed. Of course some restrictions are required but I read this question implies a substantial level of restrictions.

I especially am concerned about the so called sanctuary city where immigration rules are not enforced. Any city that does not enforce all laws, including immigration laws, should have Federal funding withheld.

I believe that marriage is between a man and woman.

Generally my answer is no but there could certainly be circumstances where the answer is yes.

Spending

Indicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

Federal funding of abortion services

Taxes

Indicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

These questions are totally unfair because many readers will read a decrease in taxes as less tax collection. I believe that lower tax rates can generate more tax revenue.

My top priority is to see this economy and jobs grow. We must streamline Federal government spending, reduce burdensome regulations, force Congress to do their jobs which means taking back their jobs as the law writer from the executive branch where unelected bureaucrats are doing much of the law writing. Additionally, Congress is responsible for the financial stewardship of this country and they are absolutely failing.