Tim Lee for TN-55

In 2008, I first ran for District 55 because I feel our Representative Gary Odom should have opposition to keep him honest. I ran because I believed that I should do everything in my power as a father, husband, and citizen to ensure tomorrow will be better than today. These beliefs have not waivered but only strengthened.
Over the last year, we have patiently watched Capitol Hill anticipating District 55 to be represented with honor and dignity. To no surprise of my own, we were not. Instead, we witnessed some of the worst representation in the last 20 years.
In January 2009 as the Assembly convened, we witnessed one man’s attempt to maintain power. This power was not for District 55, Tennessee or the Democrats, but instead for one specific man. His own party had criticized him on multiple times over the last year for childish behavior unbecoming a legislature much less a Democrat. As 2010 starts up, we are assured more of the same.
In2011 as families struggle with putting food on the tables and unemployment continues a downward spiral, do we need to have our representative playing games with our future. This is not Gary Odom’s district; it belongs to the people that work for a living, people that understand what is like to have to work.
As a district 55 representative, I will support the following:
Photo ID to vote- Many will try to make this a poll tax issue but it is not. If you are unable to afford a state ID then one should be provided for you free. Every time you use a bank or credit card you must show your ID, you purchase cigarettes or alcohol you show an ID or you go to Sam’s or Costco you show an ID. The purpose of the law is to make sure the person voting is correct. As it stands now, a dishonest person can pick up anyone’s electric, water, gas or telephone bill and vote for that person. This deprives a voter of his or her constitutional right.
Healthcare Choice Act- This will allow for Tennesseans to purchase insurance across state lines. This will give Tennessean’s a broader choice of insurance carriers and lower the cost of healthcare.
Legalizing Naturopathic Medicine- Tennessee law provides that the practice of naturopathy is a Class B misdemeanor, but renders this prohibition inapplicable to “persons who comply with the regulatory laws of the state with respect to the practice of the various healing arts. This law needs to be done away with. Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and combat disease. This style of medicine does not replace traditional style of medicine but compliments western style medicine.
These are a few things that will help Tennesseans and as the campaign continues we will add much more regarding education, economic solutions and protecting state rights.
The time has come to get serious about District 55 and stop with the games. I ask you to support these issues and our campaign.

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