The Senate wants to remove the word 'lunatic' from federal law. Too bad they aren't as anxious to remove the actual LUNACY from federal laws! LINK

See where your Idaho Legislative Candidates stand on the issues... and take special notice of who refused to take a stand at all! LINK

"It is not true that the legislator has absolute power over our persons and property. The existence of persons and property preceded the existence of the legislator, and his function is only to guarantee their safety." — Frédéric Bastiat

The government's war on business is on full display with a top EPA official threatening to "crucify" oil and gas companies. LINK

"Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me..." Actually, that day is here now! Take 10 seconds and "Like" my page. Thanks. facebook.com/voteforparrish

Are public schools being used to indoctrinate children in liberal ideology? (Hint: the answer is YES!) LINK

Now Obama wants to BAN anyone under 18 from doing farm chores! This idea is ridiculous, absurd, and unconstitutional. LINK

If there is one thing that you can know about me with absolute certainty, it is that (as Milton Friedman said) "I am in favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible."

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If you could PASS one law in Idaho, what would it be? What if you could REPEAL one law? Which of the two would be your first priority?

Good afternoon, everyone! Are you enjoying the lovely weather here in Boise?

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Are unauthorized sports jerseys really an issue of "Homeland Security"? And does their presence at a flea market really justify a raid by heavily-armed federal agents? LINK

The Idaho Republican Platform states, "We believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations."

This is the attitude that I will bring with me to the Idaho Legislature. Every dollar of State spending will be scrutinized by asking, "Is what we are funding a critical function that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations?" How often do you suppose that is actually the case?

In 2012, the Idaho Legislature lowered the corporate income tax all the way from 7.6% to 7.4%. At this rate, we will be competitive with our neighboring states of Washington, Wyoming, and Nevada in just 37 years... "It's not that small steps in the right direction aren't good; it's that big steps in the right direction are better!"

Each year, the non-profit Tax Foundation assesses the "Business Tax Climate Rank" of every state. For 2012, Idaho comes in at number 21. "That's not too bad..." some folks say. "We're in the top half, after all." The problem is not as much how we rank NATIONALLY, but we rank REGIONALLY. Every state with which Idaho shares a border is ranked higher than we are. EVERY ONE!

• Oregon — #13
• Utah — #10
• Montana — #8
• Washington — #7
• Nevada — #3
• Wyoming — #1

Meanwhile, California comes in at a lowly #48, but guess where those beleaguered, California-based companies are fleeing? Not to Idaho!

The corporate income tax only accounts for about 5 – 7% of our General Fund, but it is one of the primary reasons why Idaho is not seeing substantial growth in our business sector, and why our unemployment is still so high. Our corporate income tax puts Idaho companies at a severe disadvantage both nationally and internationally and is hampering our economic development.

It is the duty and responsibility of the Idaho Legislature to REMOVE this impediment to economic expansion and job growth! Idaho needs bold leaders who will take the BIG STEPS necessary to make our state prosper. The corporate income tax needs to go, and if I am elected to the Idaho House of Representatives, I will do everything I can to see that goal accomplished.

"More Freedom, Less Government!"
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Just because Education is publicly FUNDED, doesn't mean that it has to publicly ADMINISTERED. There are ways to bring the efficiency and individual liberty of the free market even to public education. LINK

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Today, I will be spreading my campaign platform of "More Freedom, Less Government" to the Ada County Republican Women's Club!

The best way to improve the economy is to cut taxes and reduce regulations. Idaho needs to be more competitive with her neighboring States in order to attract new businesses, and I have a plan to make that happen. I'll post more details soon.

Wish me luck! I'll be participating in the Meridian Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum today at noon. Time to spread the principles of individual freedom.