Tim Lee for TN-55

As your representative, I will work to give you choices. I will work to apply common sense principles to fix the problems facing our state, especially those in healthcare, education and the state economy.

The Health care system is draining our economy.  We all understand that our current Healthcare system is broke and needs immediate attention, but this is not a federal issue it is a state issue.  The 10th amendment of the United States Constitution ensures our state rights.  Any Tennessee State Representative that is in favor of what Congress is doing in DC is in violation of their sworn oath to adhere to the US Constitution and the Tennessee Constitution.  Congress is not listening to the people but to lobbyist.   I work in a local emergency room and see a major problem. When a family comes into the Emergency Room for a prescription for children’s Motrin because TennCare will pay for it, the state is paying three times more than for a doctor’s office visit. We have a problem. When a patient with a cold comes into the Emergency Room and says he doesn’t want to wait at the doctor’s office, it costs the state double or triples what the doctor’s visit would have cost. We have a problem. When our elderly have to be admitted to the hospital because they could not get their medications we have a problem. Some people who can get healthcare don’t because of cost. We have a problem. Other people can’t get any healthcare. We have a problem. The federal and state governments must address our healthcare problems but in different ways. It’s the only way to reduce the cost of HealthCare and improve everyone’s quality of life.

The economy is another issue that concerns me. Over the next 2 years many tough choices will have to be made regarding our state economy.  One easy solution is a state income tax but this is not a solution but a larger problem.  I will say that under no circumstance will I ever support a state income tax.  Many will look at this as asolution to the economic shortfalls that we are  experiencing.  This will only create a larger burden on the citizens of Tennessee.  Tennessee government needs to cut the fat in every department and even then it may not be enough. The fact is this emergency is because the state budget has increased 34 percent in six years. Tennessee’s emergency is due to irresponsible spending and poor judgment from our elected officials. I believe that spending on a promissory note is bad business and we must not continue this irresponsible behavior. I believe in lowering our taxes and cutting excessive spending out of our state government.

I am a firm believer in state and individual rights and our rights are rapidly being stripped away by our elected officials. I believe we need choices in healthcare. I believe we need solid choices in education. No child should be penalized because their parents are financial strapped and are unable to afford private school. We must find answers for failing schools. Here in Davidson County our schools receive less money per pupil than our neighboring counties.  In our district we have failing schools which mean we are failing our children. Our future depends on changing this around.  I believe we know what is best for us and one thing we can do is vote for someone that believes as you do.

I believe in the U.S. Constitution, including the 10^th amendment.  The question you need to ask, Does your current Representative?

These are a few of my beliefs. I encourage you to contact me and learn more about my values on family, alternative healthcare solutions, and bringing in more jobs for you.

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