Frequently Asked Questions
1. What the public office do you
seek? What's your political affiliation? State Senator, to represent all of Brookline
(my hometown),
Newton and four of Wellesley's seven precincts.
I'm currently an Independent, although I ran as a
Republican in 2004. I've thought about rejoining the
GOP, and may if they make some of the goals in
education a priority. Primary among those goals for me
is designing more effective language learning materials.
2. You talk about better language
learning materials; how big a difference could they make?
Huge. After teaching in language schools first and
high school second, I can say with certainty that
language programs would go light years forward with
better materials, which we can work on together.
3. The focus of your 2008
campaign is reducing violence, what's your plan?
Above all, the points in education; reestablish the
balance between vocational and traditional studies,
assuring high school graduates have a basic knowledge of
mortgage and finance, and more effective language
programs. That and better preparing inmates for release
is a good start.
4. Realistically, how much could
the ideas of this site lower the violence in Boston?
If we we work together, I think at least 15% is
realistic.
5. I'm so
mad/frustrated/disappointed with my legislator; what
should I say? Start with the five words Bob Dole
says to all veterans and returning servicemen; "Thank
you for your service."
6. What are the most random things
you're considering? Capping my annual income
to that of the average Massachusetts citizen, if it will
help me perform be more effective. Also, if I win the
Senate seat I'm contesting, having a former opponent and
incumbent Cynthia Creem on my staff, as she might be
valuable in creating consensus, and could continue
to work on issues important to her. Maybe analogous;
President Taft was a Supreme Court justice after he was
president, which were the best years of his life.
Half the pressure, twice the intellectual
challenge and satisfaction.
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