Tom Stillings Candidate for 1

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HOW WE SCORED THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Each question was scored using 1-10. A score of 10 being thehighest score.A scoring of “I” was an incomplete or unanswered question.A Scored 10 Answer equals; The most through, complete,thoughtful, specific and responsive answer that demonstrated astrong level of understanding and commitment to constitutionalconservative ideas.Answer(s) to Question 1 “What are your reasons for running ANDQuestion 10, “What is your definition of limited government’ ARETHE CANDIDATE’S OWN WORDSPlease refer to the M.A.P.S Candidate Questionnaire by clicking thelink http://www.scribd.com/doc/31010498/M-A-P-S-Candidate-Questionnairefor the reminder of the questions

Results of M.A.P.S Candidate Questionnairefor Tom Stillings Candidate for 1

DistrictHouse Congressional Seat

1. What are your reasons for running for office?

I am running for Congress because I believe we can no longer trust the future of our nation to professional politicians. They have stolen

and destroyed our wealth as a nation. They have bankrupted our economy. They have trampled our liberties. They have not only done all of the above, but for the most part they don't evenunderstand what they have done. They have no idea how they did it, nor do they have any clue about getting us out of this mess. It appears that their only true talent is an ability to sell us enoughsnake oil to get them elected.I believe that my business experience (Over 30 years in the steel business), knowledge of economics, and real world involvement in pursuits ranging from heavy industry to foreign trade qualify me tomake the proper decisions to put this ship of state back oncourse.

2. 103. 94. 95. 106. 7*Candidate is self-identified as Michigan Fair Tax supporter7. 108. 109. 1010. What is your definition of limited government?

Limited government, (Federal for my purposes) is one that agreeswith Henry David Thoreau's observation in his essay, "On Dissent".To paraphrase-"That government which governs least, governsbest'. The federal government must confine its activities to those powers enumerated in the constitution. As the 10th amendment states, all other powers are reserved to the states (through thestate constitution) or to the people. Even in the exercise of enumerated powers, the government should be circumspect inintruding upon our liberties as little as is possible.

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