CULTURE CHANGE

By Kenneth Mark Sheaffer

At the present rate of deficit spending and moral decay, we are jeopardizing the future of our posterity.

The adage "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely" is alive and well in Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania desperately needs term limits in order to break the deadlock created by powerful career politicians. We need leaders who care more about the future of our children and grandchildren and less about furthering their own political and self-enrichment ambitions. I believe that Representatives' terms should be lengthened from two years to four years and limited to four consecutive terms. State Senators' terms should be increased to six years and limited to three consecutive terms.

I believe that real health insurance reform must begin with tort reform. The current system is designed to benefit lawyers. Because over 70% of our current legislators in Pennsylvania are lawyers, it is safe to assume that they would not vote in favor of changes that would hurt their profession. When one occupation has this much control, it creates a monopoly. I believe our founding fathers intended our government to be made up of citizens from all walks of life. In order to achieve positive change in Pennsylvania, we must level the playing field. This must be done by the voters. I am not a lawyer!! I need your support to make positive changes in Harrrisburg. Yours in Service. Ken Sheaffer