Let's Break The Bonds That Blind Us!

We have a 2-party system that is self-serving and caught in a gridlock. There is little if any difference between a Republican and Democrat. They have become so entrenched in their own bickering and discord that they show little interest in what is happening to the majority of the people they serve. It is time for campaign finance reform and the end to special interest control in Washington. We need a multi-party government that will allow for new and progressive ideas.

Time after time, each election year, we have allowed ourselves as voters to be caught-up in their discord and games. Our career politicians know that without emotional-driven issues they would lose votes and elections. We’ve allowed ourselves to be emotionally sabotaged with issues that could have been settled long ago in Congress. We act as victims instead of displaying the power of our vote! What has evolved is a voter mentality based on one or two issues instead of the multi-faceted issue voting.

I'm Faye Walters, your candidate for US Congress District 4 with the Green Party of South Carolina. I offer a fresh perspective on problems and concerns that effect all voters of the 4th Congressional District. I am not a politician or a lawyer; I'm a hard working person like most of us here in the public sector. I'm not afraid to take a stand on issues and will strive to work with all sides on any issue for a win/win conclusion. I've been told by some people that I have no chance to win because I am too honest and I do not have a lot of money. I believe it takes both wisdom and strength of character to not be bought by special interest money. I am more than willing to listen to all views, but my main concerns focus on the majority of the taxpaying sector…not just a select few who have forgotten we all deserve opportunities to prosper.

I've served as a candidate for District 4 since Election 1996. I've shown dedication, diligence, honesty, straight-forwardness, and integrity...all leadership qualities that will change status quo in Washington. The following is an outline of my views of how I will serve the people of District 4.

As in Election 2004, I fully support the bravery and accomplishments of our troops in Iraq. The progress that we've seen in Iraq is because of our military efforts and sacrifices. However, there must be a deployment date set for our troops. We must insist that the people of Iraq see their role and take responsibility of their own country. The United States could better serve Iraq with American expertise and technical assistance in such critical areas as business administration, entrepreneurship, education, sustainable agriculture, and environmental technologies. This type of life-nourishing assistance will allow the country to become self-sufficient. This continual violence will only promote more violence. We are now seeing proof of this in other areas of the Middle East. Our focus should shift form the use of military power to increased use of intelligence and promoting peaceful alliances with other countries. In my view, we need to re-think our approach to foreign policy…stop policing the world…celebrate diversities and find ways to work together and network our ideas. For example, fighting terrorists and environmental issues are global problems…no one country can solve it…but collectively, the progress could be enormous. Developing global communities for peace and working together can transform our world into a better place in which to live and prosper.

Our veterans deserve the essential services they need. I will support an increase in revenue to provide our troops in arms way adequate supplies to protect them and provide the proper treatment as they return to the United States. For example, provide enough personnel to respectfully handle their needs when they return home and provide funding to those who have long-term physical needs to be able to return to their families and receive the care they require. I support a no hassle medical coverage. Our troops deserve our appreciation and utmost respect!

The standard of living and the economic vitality of the United States depend on the increasing availability of inexpensive, clean and renewable energy. For the most part, the U.S. has relied mainly on fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas to account for the majority of energy used for electricity, heat, transportation and industry. This is why we are seeing the rising energy costs in our homes and at the pumps. These fuels are non-renewable and are limited in supply. Their use can result in contaminants that are a threat to global warming and other environmental hazards that may endanger future generations and cause irreversible global changes. In Washington, I will propose taking aggressive action and be committed to increasing both energy efficiency and the use of renewable, safe and non-polluting energy sources. This approach will protect our environment, create energy self-sufficiency (reduce our dependency on foreign oil), and also create new jobs and new industry in energy conservation and renewable energy sources. I will support basic research on energy efficiency, energy storage and fuel cells, in addition to electric, hydrogen, and highly energy-efficient vehicles. I will support that the government offer financial incentives for homeowners and industry to use available energy-efficiency measures, such as insulation and compact fluorescent lighting. By increasing efficiency, the United States can significantly reduce energy consumption...with substantial economic and environmental benefits for the nation.

No taxpaying citizen in American should be without Health Care insurance, yet in the 2004 election, there were 40 million people without Health Care Insurance. This situation has not changed and the numbers are rising. The answer is…Universal Health Care. Our tax dollars would be used more wisely and the benefits would be enormous. Most funding from existing programs that relate to health care could be applied toward one fund resulting in less fraud, less confusion and less worry for the consumer. I support education that teaches people how to stay healthy with prevention-oriented health care programs and a focus away from disease care programs.

Education is the key to the future of our children and our nation. Programs that directly increase intelligence and creativity and simultaneously improve moral reasoning, self-esteem, and mental and physical health and the well-being of our children would receive my support. I feel we need to eliminate programs that hinder the educational process of learning and apply that funding to the basic needs of our children, such as free lunches for all children and school supplies provided by the schools, not by the parents. 

Most importantly be informed and vote on November 7th. See you at the polls!!!

SC Green Party