MA Congressional Candidate Rick Barton Supports The Fair Tax

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Massachusetts candidate Rick Barton is running for the Sixth Congressional District seat.  He’ll be running against incumbent liberal John Tierney this November.      

I found out about Mr. Barton from an email interview with Sher Zieve of The Conservative Voice.  That’s when I discovered he was a Fair Tax supporter:

…I feel that there is room for a great deal more tax reform and back scrapping the IRS and implementing a national sales tax as proposed by H.R. 25 The Fair Tax…

I also liked the six principles he outlined in the article.  He’s definitely one of the better candidates out there: 

• “Is it the governments business?

“Washington should only concern itself with those things that cannot be handled at the state, community, or individual level. Federal action must remain within the limits of constitutional authority.

• “Does this measure promote self-reliance?

“Programs should help individuals stand on their own. The objective of any government program should be equality of opportunity. Too many government programs punish individual initiative and condemn their clients to permanent dependence.

• “Is it responsible?

“Programs must be able to stand on their own and withstand the scrutiny of citizens and legislators. Our federal government has become so bloated from pork and wasteful spending it has trouble getting off the couch to act in times of genuine need.

• “Does it make us more prosperous?

“Excessive government regulation, high taxes, and trade barriers all stifle our economic freedom and national prosperity.

• “Does it make us safer?

“Government policy should protect our country and make for a better future. Washington must take seriously the perils we face at home and abroad. They must commit to the kind of strength, courage, and resolution demonstrated by President Ronald Reagan in leading us to victory in the Cold War.

• “Does it unify us?

“The government should serve to bind us together with our shared national values, not exaggerate our differences and undermine our national identity, principles and purpose. Government policies and programs must encourage patriotism, American values, a common language, a unified national identity, and a level playing field, without fear or favor.”