Questions for web site

Before moving to NH I have done a lot of research. I like NH’s executive council set up, no sales or income tax, and it’s such a beautiful state. The state I came from, I was very active in politics. My family had me promise; when I retired and moved to NH I would stay out of politics. I have met Governor John Lynch on two occasions and I was very impressed with the Governor. After going on nhexecutivecouncil.com I noticed that he has not answered questions posed to him.

A politician is to serve the people, uphold their oath of office, which includes the constitution and keep the public informed. When a politician refuses to answer questions there is definitely something wrong. When you can answer a question that many people would have asked it will save you from answering the same question hundreds of times.

A suggestion to all that go on this site: send this to all in your address book and ask them to send it to all in their address book, the public needs to know what our politicians are doing

December 14th 2006:

I am a building contractor in Newport, NH for many years. When the international building code (residential)
was brought to the townspeople there were hearings on it, which I attended then there was a town meeting
which voted it down. Then they had a special town meeting and it was voted down again.
So the message was very clear. No one could understand it, questions were not answered.
It was felt to be illegal un-constitutional, to expensive and no trained people.
Question is: Why did you sign this into law?

December 13th 2006:

Our senators and congresswomen do not pay into Social Security, and of course, they do not collect from it.
You see Social Security benefits were not suitable for persons of their rare elevation in society.
They felt they should have a special plan for themselves. So…many years ago they voted in their own benefit plan!

In more recent years, no congressperson has felt the need to change it. After all, it is a great plan!
For all practical purposes their plan works like this: When they retire, they continue to draw the same pay until they die.
Except it may increase from time to time for cost of living adjustments.
For example, former Senator Byrd and Congressman White and their wives were
drawing $275,000.00 during the last years of their lives.
This is calculated on an average life span of those two dignitaries.
Younger dignitaries who retire at an early age will receive much more during the rest of their lives!
THEIR COST FOR THIS EXCELLENT PLAN IS $0.00…NADA ZILCH!!!!

This little perk they voted for themselves is free to them. “You” pick up the tab for this plan.
The funds for this fine retirement plan comes directly from the general funds: OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK!!!

From our Social Security Plan, which you and I pay (or have paid) into every payday until we retire
(which amount is matched by our employer) we can expect to get an average of $1,000.00 per month after retirement.
Or, in other words, we would have to collect our average of $1,000.00 monthly
for 68 years and 1 month just to equal Senator Bill Bradley’s benefits!!

THAT CHANGE WOULD BE, TO JERK THE GOLDEN FLEECE RETIREMENT PLAN
FROM UNDER THE SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN, PUT THEM INTO
THE SOCIAL SECURITY PLAN WITH THE REST OF US…
THEN SIT BACK AND WHTCH HOW FAST THEY WOULD FIX IT!!!

December 6th 2006:

1. I live in your district, we take a strong offense when a state employee:
Mike Fitzgerald of DES insinuates that NH people are stupid.
Union Leader, Monday Sept. 4^th 2006 page A7,
Mechanics: Emissions test system too complex;
the last two statements in the article are what I am referring to.
I am semi-retired and have had very good employment; my automobiles have to be inspected.
When I have taken them to my regular mechanic he has closed his business because he couldn’t
afford the equipment. Mike Fitzgerald and his boss should be severely dealt with.

My question: Is there anything you can do about state employees insinuating that we are stupid?

When a politician takes his oath of office he agrees to uphold the constitution.
The constitution is clear you can not have double standards in any law.
There are numerous double standards in OBD II.
Therefore, you can be dismissed for violating your oath. I also checked with the Federal Government
they said they do not threaten or intimidate to take away federal highway funds to force you into an illegal act.
If you have a signed letter from the Federal government, saying they were going to take our highway funds
then it is time to produce it.

“Law fails to meet requirements of due process clause if it is so vague and standard less that it leaves
public uncertain as to conduct it prohibits or leaves judges and jurors free to decide,
without any legally fixed standards, what is prohibited and what is not in each particular case.”
[Giaccio v. State of Pennsylvania, 382 U.S. 399;86 S.Ct 518/ (1966)]

[Footnote 12] The Court of Appeals summarized the relevant authorities as follows:
“A law is void for vagueness if persons of common intelligence must necessarily guess
at its meaning and differ as to its application…”Smith v. Goguen, 415 U.S. 566, 572 n. 8,
quoting Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391.
See generally Note, The Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine in the Supreme Court, 109 U. Pa. L. Rev. 67 (1960)

Second, vague laws do not limit the exercise of discretion by law enforcement officials;
thus they engender the possibility of arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.
Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. at 108-09 & n. 4; Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville, 405.

1. I have been told that I should check this site out, which I have done, I find it very informative.
My question is as an elected official why have you not answered the questions.
I look forward to your answers.

Gov. Lynch is always happy to hear from citizens and try to respond to their questions,
but the best way to do that is for people to contact our office directly.
People can reach us at 271-2121 or www.nh.gov/governor

When questions and answers are put on to site, I spoke to many people about it first.
To get their response, politicians, government employees, and many other walks of life
no one was negative they thought it was a great idea.

A. Questions are posted so all the people can see the answers example:
there are many questions on the same subject so if they were answered
they would save the politicians a lot of time. In your case international building code,
there are a lot of people asking the same question so if you would answer it it would
save you and your people time.

B. My research says most people would not ask a politician a question in fear of retaliation,
that’s why they can call, write or email and not give their names.

November 22th 2006:

I believe it is illegal for them to operate this way.
In the state manual there are numerous cars exempt from the testing.
There is millions of dollars going out of state, the state motor vehicle has lost control on inspections.
There are too many double standards. I own and operate an inspection station in your district.
Gordon-Darby has recently sent us more instructions where we have to pay for the software.
They are talking half stickers, the people that can't afford do not have to abide by it, and a whole lot more.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Small Business Owner District 8

State Senator Bob Odell called in and will answer the questions shortly.

1. Are you going to answer last weeks question on the international building code?

I'm from Nashua and have been in the building business for many years.
I have looked at these rules and I am totally confused.

1. I am asking on behalf of my mother. She is disabled and eligible for Medicare Part D.

The maximum prescription coverage per year is $1200.00.
With the cost of her meds she will run out of coverage before 3 months into the year.
What does the legislature have in place to compensate for a scenario such as this?

1. In reference to OBD II, Were you mislead or did you mislead the public?

Brief history; 1997 Governor Jeanne Shaheen said no, second term she said no again.
Governor Craig Benson said no, on the approval of OBD II.
You stated that if we did not accept this that they would take federal highway funds
from the State of New Hampshire, NOT TRUE. Several other states have done away
with this kind of inspection, it puts a huge burden and a great expense on the people.
Apparent you misunderstood Congressman Jeb Bradley.
With your past action I am now looking for a job, which I was a mechanic for many years
(the owner had to shut down).

November 15th 2006:

1. You have probably heard by now that Governor John Lynch is thinking about running
for your seat in 2008, are you planning on running in 2008?

In reference to OBD II, you promised that you would not allow the small business person

To be shut down. I was notified by Gordon Darby that I would have to sign up for his equipment
or I would not be allowed any more inspection stickers. I do under 200 stickers a year which you
have stated that would keep me in business.

1.When the new Executive Council for District 2 takes over what advice would you give to him
in reference to keeping your word for example Mike Nolin?

1.Where can I find a copy of the combined annual financial report for the state fiscal year 2005?

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