Democrats and other socialists believe that "government creates jobs" (just like "government gives us our rights"). But most everyone on this list (except for Democrat trolls) knows that jobs are overwhelmingly created by new and small businesses. So…what would a common-sense Republican state senate and house of representatives send to a new Republican governor next year to unleash the entrepreneurial energies of the people of New Hampshire?
We know that government at all levels imposes huge costs and other hinderances that prevent jobs from being created. In fact, there are so many government blockades to the creation of jobs that it’s obvious that government, especially the federal government, is causing the current recession. That means our economy won’t get any better until government stops preventing and penalizing job creation.
So what would be a good step to take in New Hampshire to unleash the economy and allow the market to create jobs? Is starting and running your own business a fundamental right under the New Hampshire Constitution? If there is a conflict between any state or local government, and someone who wants to start a business, shouldn’t the government authorities be forced to give way for the good of all? If a government bureaucrat tries to block a business and jobs from being created in order to "protect the public," shouldn’t the issue always go in front of a jury for a decision?
Just thinking out loud here. Federal, state, and local governments have put numerous obstacles in place that prevent job creation. It almost seems like they want everyone to be dependent on government jobs only. (Could that be?) We can’t do much about the federal government right now. But in New Hampshire it shouldn’t be hard to pass reforms to empower businesses and encourage economic growth. You start by reducing state govenrment taxing and spending across the board. You don’t pass "programs" with "tax rebates" or "incentives" to "encourage" job creation. You get the government out of the way entirely. What’s needed are reforms that will weaken or repeal the many government obstacles to starting businesses and creating jobs. And there sure are plenty of them.
Let’s think about it. —Tim Condon
