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Arthur J. Frendt Advisory Panel
One of the benefits of growing up on a farm, is that you get to know your father as a co-worker. While we didn't spend much time fishing, hunting or vacationing, we spent enormous amounts of time in day to day work activities. Milking cows daily, provided lots of time for communication...and on the Frendt farm we were involved in sports dialogue and oftentimes in political debate. This debate was oftentimes carried over to the dinner table, where mom would weigh in. I remember when Timothy Leary was on the college speaking circuit promoting the use of LSD, and dad being upset that he could use this venue to promote his cause - Dick took the opposing view, stating that it was a First Amendment issue...not your normal dinner debate. Later, I developed a libertarian facet to my genetic conservatism (we were born Republicans, and learned at a very early age from Grandpa Edgette that Democrats were "sons-of-bitches", especially Roosevelt and Truman). I opposed the draft, and I believe I finally converted Dad to my view. I wasn't as successful with many of my other opinions, and can remember Dick and Bob contributing (they were closest in age to me during my years in the barn), to the various debates. These discussions incubated a life long interest in political philosophy and economic principles, and the corresponding desire to debate the same. It is with this view that I propose that the debate continue and, if successful, to be extended to the next generation. Jerry
FIRST GENERATION
Karen Frendt Steward	Chuck Frendt	Dick Frendt	Jerry Frendt	Bob Frendt	John Frendt
Question 1 (Submitted by Jerry) Would you have advised the President to make the "Bailout Loan" to the auto companies, in its final form? A consensus shall be considered "formed" when a majority of those responding are in agreement. Deadline 12-28-08. Respond Here
NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	No. It is unfortunate that the decision is being made as these companies stand on the edge, but it is the belief on their part, shared with the UAW, that politicians would "cave in" that bought them to this timing. Forty years ago, GM was the largest company in the world. Liberals, at that time, wanted to break it up, as it was too big. No need for that now. GM has approximately 610 million shares of common stock, and has 146 billion in assets. If the stock price were to go to $1.00, some billionaire, or group, could buy the whole company and restructure its operating model. The people with most at stake - stockholders, UAW, retirees, bond holders, dealerships, suppliers and politicians at every level, need to review how this company can survive, compete and be profitable. In 1970, the UAW strike lasted for 68 days, and resulted in a 13% wage increase. After a lengthy shutdown, both sides were feeling bruised, but production and marketing resumed. I believe that 60 days of shut down, or more, if that's what it took, would result in a restructuring that would likely result in a realistic operating plan, without taxpayer assistance.	NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE
Question 2 (Submitted by Local Opinion) PRESENT THREE IDEAS YOU WOULD INCORPORATE TO REDUCE THE COST OF RUNNING STATE GOVERNMENT?
NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	In the past two years the current administration has failed in the attempt to truly reform state government. We have huge cost savings available to us thru Privatization Cost savings exist thru consolidation of departments as well, for example, we could reduce our 14 HR departments into one. I believe if we put all state spending on line for the taxpayer to review, it would force government to maintain responsible spending limits.	NO RESPONSE	1 Freeze pay on all state employees, until property values increase and unemployment decreases. 2 Freeze hiring in all state agencies. 3. Implement cost saving ideas as presented by the Mackinaw Center.	NO RESPONSE
Question 3 (Submitted by Local Opinion) DO YOU FAVOR A UNICAMERAL LEGISLATURE WITH EXTENDED TERM LIMITS?
NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	I do support modification of term limits, but do not support the concept of Unicameral Legislature.	NO RESPONSE	Michigan is one of only a few states whose legislature is in session full time. Texas, a larger and more vibrant state, has a legislature that meets for 140 days, every other year. They are paid $7,200. I would favor a part-time, unicameral legislature with term limits of 12 years.	NO RESPONSE
Question 4 (Submitted by Local Opinion) IN YOUR OPINION, WHEN DOES LIFE BEGIN? UP TO WHAT POINT IS ABORTION JUSTIFIED?
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM: Faithful to the first guarantee of the Declaration of Independence, we assert the inherent dignity and sanctity of all human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed. We support a human life amendment to the Constitution, and we endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment’s protections apply to unborn children. We oppose using public revenues to promote or perform abortion and will not fund organizations which advocate it. We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values and the sanctity and dignity of innocent human life.	DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM: The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right.	I believe life begins at conception. Abortion should only be an option in case of the life of the mother.	DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM: The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right.	I believe in the right to life and would oppose any legislation favoring abortion.	DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM: The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right.
Question 5 (Submitted by Steve Kearns) WHAT IS YOUR POSITION ON GUN CONTROL?
NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	I support the second amendment and am proud to be the only candidate endorsed by the National Rifle Association with an "A" Rating.	I am a supporter of the Second Amendment right to own firearms. Michigan’s economy receives a large boost from hunting, shooting competitions and other gun-related activities. The right to own a gun extends to protecting individuals’ safety as well.	I fully support the National Rifle Association's position as it relates to the right to bear arms and to own guns. I favor the concealed weapons law that currently exists in Michigan because it allows law abiding citizens the right to defend themselves.	NO RESPONSE
Question 6 (Submitted by Steve Kearns) WOULD YOU SUPPORT A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ALLOWING GAY MARRIAGE?
NO RESPONSE	NO RESPONSE	. No, I believe marriage is the union of one man and one woman.	NO RESPONSE	No. I believe that marriage should be recognized only in the traditional sense, that being between one man and one woman.	NO RESPONSE
Question 7 (Submitted by Phil Pavlov)

Question 8 (Submitted by Brent Pencak)

Question 9 (Submitted by John Espinoza)

Question 10 (Submitted by Jennifer Haase)

Question 11 (Submitted by John Accaviti)

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Question 13 (Submitted by Phil Pavlov)

Question 14 (Submitted by Brent Pencak)

Question 15 (Submitted by John Espinoza)

Question 16 (Submitted by John Accaviti)