Becoming an Economic Switzerland

What is that? Well, for what is Switzerland in Europe known? It is a place where people and companies can place money (property) and not be taxed on their property. Why make the necessary changes? What does it take for Nebraska to do the same? And how to get it done.

Why make changes? Over the years we hear from state senators, chamber of commerce enthusiasts, and economic development teams that to bring in more industry and jobs, we’ll cut taxes! Here is an observation and fact – our legislature and local governments have no intention on cutting taxes. Currently, 1) our state taxes revenues are down over 30% because of free trade and too many taxes. 2) State spending is going up 1%, and furthermore, 3) our Governor and Legislature are borrowing $1.5 Billion from the Federal Government (Stimulus dollars) thereby increasing taxes for all people and businesses.

As we visit with these political leaders, they all admit this is not going to work and yet none had the courage to confront this mess and stop a run-away financial debt-train. Senator Utter, District 33, says he is too busy to worry about it. Being a banker-senator, Utter knows this current situation is financial suicide for Nebraskans and not sustainable. We are watching our non-representative representatives do business as usual where lobbyists rule and voters lose.

What does it take? Recently there were rallies across this great state (and nation) to where folks from all ages, skills, and heritage came together to celebrate what has made our culture and country strong. During and since those events in April 2009, interested people have shared issues and contact information to take back our communities and country from our non-representative representatives and leading un-American businesses. The groundswell of involvement to re-establish our core values in leadership is proof that miracles still happen. As people network to make a difference, there are four primary arenas of effort that will result in a Nebraska becoming a go-to place for family values, jobs and industry, investment, profitable agriculture, unbiased education, responsible and wholistic health care, and freedom, etc.

Arena 1 - Establish state sovereignty. We will restrict Federal services to areas of National Defense / border control, providing lawful money for exchange, and keep any state(s) from ganging up on another states(s). Freedom-loving citizens no longer will have ‘big brother’ telling us how to live/operate.

Arena 2 – Establish the right for citizens / Nebraska companies to own property. Currently the counties own all property wherein if the owner does not pay taxes, the county sells the property. Also companies that leave money in business accounts from one fiscal year to the next are taxed nearly 30% of that money amount.

Arena 3 - Legal and illegal immigration enforcement. A country of a common culture and language is critical to purpose, strength, and economy. Nebraskans are spending at least $1.5 Billion each year for medical, education, energy/rental assistance, and food stamp programs for families (individuals) who are here illegally. Some businesses and political leaders along with educational bureaucrats support non-enforcement. Well, non-enforcement supporters, change is coming!

Arena 4 - Tax Reform. The principle of “if you use it, you pay for it” is part of a responsible citizenry. Whether it’s roads, courts & prisons, education, retirement plans, or medical & mental services, the users will hold those service providers accountable. The ‘free lunch’ attitude will disappear. The State of Nebraska will pay our Federal Government our per-capital cost for the contract services our state citizens agree to, like national defense. State and Federal income taxes will cease to exist in Nebraska. To support a very limited state bureaucracy and a state militia, a consumption tax (FAIR Tax) is very probable.

How to bring these changes? As citizen teams across this state gather and discuss the ‘how-to’, involvement will come from the whole spectrum of Nebraska individuals and associations. These meetings will result in statewide petitions to update our state constitutions in the four arenas discussed. This week, our State of Nebraska Attorney General, Jon Bruning, and Governor Heineman were put on notice in writing regarding State of Nebraska Constitutional violations that occur by taking and using Federal Stimulus dollars to balance our state budget. We’ll see if our Attorney General will represent Nebraska citizens 1) about the state spending dollars that we do not have and 2) by enforcing our State Constitution – it is Nebraska citizens’ main safeguard against government tyranny!

Summary - When a hint of these plans and purpose get out to mainstream U.S.A., there will be an avalanche of capital, business, manufacturing/jobs and families wanting moral and economic freedom coming into Nebraska. Other states will most likely follow our lead creating strong communities, states, and country alike. Becoming an economic Switzerland can and will happen. Stand up for America and get involved. We will succeed!

Marvin ‘Butch’ Hughes
402 469-5546