For a Democracy We Deserve Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. -Abraham Lincoln
My name is John Thrasher, and I am running for Congress because it is time that somebody stood up for American values. As a citizen of this country, I have inherited the great miracle of the American Constitution, which is founded on the core belief that one person equals one vote. I was not part of the fight that achieved that miracle. It was not my blood that was shed to protect the rights of others. I am merely a descendent with an incredible, and undeniable, debt. The principle at the core of what it means to be an American, one person equals one vote, has sadly not been secured. The fight is ongoing, and I’m here to tell you that for the last few decades, it’s a battle ordinary Americans are losing. We’re losing because of money. Special interests groups, and globally entrenched corporations, have transformed America into a nation governed not by politicians, but by salesman working on commission. |
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| Economy | Returning jobs to America will be a top priority. Every American must have an opportunity to earn a living wage. Two thirds of America's GDP is consumer spending. But without quality jobs, especially those created by small businesses, our prosperity ends. To subsidize outsourcing jobs through unfair trade practices and tax breaks for outsourcing firms is an outrage. | | Veterans | Veterans returning from harm’s way should not wait for essential services. Veterans deserve Federal Budget priority. | | Education | As a former educator, I strongly support quality education for Arizona. Arizona's future requires a well-rounded, fully funded education system teaching to concepts, not simply tests, because the new business and industry leaders of the 21st Century will want to locate where their children can get a quality education. Unless our schools improve, these leaders will go to another state. Let's invest in smaller classrooms, quality teachers and proven community education services. | | Immigration Reform | Comprehensive Immigration Reform is a top priority and one critical to Arizona. With only lip service from Congress, there are no real solutions in sight. Porous borders, accessibility of jobs and exploitation of migrant workers leave Arizonans reeling from the impact of violent crime and corruption. We must stem the tide of illegal immigration.
| | Infrastructure | America must revitalize its infrastructure, especially here in Arizona. Our roads, bridges, public transportation and national parks, a main driver behind a century of prosperity, are now crumbling. At a time when Arizonans need employment, leaving these investments unfunded is an outrage and a missed opportunity |
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