The Sutherland Vision

BOSTONto
PHILADELPHIA

Boyd C. Matheson
President
I t has been said that ideas go booming through the world
like cannons; thoughts are mightier than armies; and princi-
ples have achieved more victories than horsemen or chariots.
Inspiring ideas, transformational thoughts and powerful prin-
ciples these have been the
driving forces of Sutherland In- Sutherland President Boyd Matheson
stitute from the very beginning. co-moderates, with KSL Radios Doug Wright,
the 2016 Republican gubernatorial debate

The Institute is the idea factory

for policy entrepreneurs, the
launching pad for thought lead-
ership, and a guardian for time-
less principles.

Our ideas are booming through

Utah and throughout the na-
tion, and our principle-based
messages and strategies are achieving victories tangible and
real for the betterment of society.

We strive to be dreamers of the day.

T.E. Lawrence wrote:

All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the
dusty recesses of their minds Awake to find it was vanity, But the
dreamers of the day are dangerous men, That they may act their
dreams with open eyes to make it possible.

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The founder of Sutherland Institute, Gaylord Swim, was a
dreamer of the day. He sent countless ideas booming into the
world and drove conservative principles deep into the bedrock
of this institution. In the last speech Gaylord gave before he
passed away, he said the purpose of the Institute was

making sound ideas broadly popular among governmental, opinion, and business
leaders, and the citizens generally,

and that

Utahns have the capacity, the character, and thus the potential
to lead out among the states. The Sutherland Dream is that we
will promote principled patterns for governing and adopt and
implement public policies that will be the envy of, and set a stan-
dard for, the nation.

Gaylords dream is our dream and as a team Sutherland is

working relentlessly as dreamers of the day to make it a reality.

A key part of this effort is focused on elevating the dialogue

of our political discourse. There has never been a greater
need for such dialogue in our homes, in our communities,
in our state houses, and in our nations capital. We must
remember that the solution to any problem begins when
someone says, Lets talk about it. And how we engage in
that dialogue matters. Words and tone carry meaning and
the meaning matters.

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As Gaylord Swim said,

This process requires strong advocates, certainly, but it also takes a counter-bal-
ancing sense of humility, civility, and dialogue the political course often leads
to power struggles, pride, vanity and egocentric ambition, ending in acrimony. It all
too often manifests itself in strident voices, character assassinations, protest demon-
strations, cloakroom deals, and corruption.

Needless to say, as a nation we have our work cut out for us in

this realm. Sutherlands role in Utah and nationally is to be a
thought leader and a convener of thought leaders, highlighted
by the depth of our dialogue, the civility of our communication,
and how we elevate issues in inspiring ways.

A positive policy agenda to transform the way government, at

every level, works. Sutherland is partnering with local and na-

Christine Cooke, Sutherlands education policy analyst, testifies during the Utah legislative session

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Sutherlands director of policy Derek Monson joins host Doug Fabrizio during a broadcast of RadioWest

tional political leaders who recognize that it isnt only about cutting
big government, but fixing broken government.

Abraham Lincoln declared that the purpose of government was

to elevate the condition of men to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear
the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance,
in the race of life.

As chief of staff to Senator Mike Lee, my job was to execute on

what we called the Boston to Philadelphia model, which was
launched Election Night 2010. The model is based on our nations
founding era. The original Boston Tea Party was really nothing
more than a protest against the kind of government the colonists

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did not want: a big oppressive government that taxed them
too much, regulated too heavily, and was way too intrusive in
their lives. So they protested.

But had those early patriots stopped at just protesting against

the kind of government they did not want, the Boston Tea
Party would not have been even a footnote in history. It would
have been just one more angry mob protesting against a big
oppressive government.

Fortunately for all of us,

the Founders of this nation
pressed forward from Boston
and their protest against
the government they didnt
want all the way to Phila- Boyd Matheson engages in conversation with
delphia, where in 1787 they Pastor Greg Johnson and Rep. Chris Stewart

created, in the Constitution,

the kind of government they did want.

Unfortunately, we have had a lot of Boston battles over the

past several years from fiscal cliffs and attacks on our Second
Amendment rights to executive overreach, religious liberty
erosion and government-run health care. And we are sure to
have many more battles in the coming years.

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But if we as conservatives do not also have a Philadelphia vi-
sion we wont even make it as a footnote in history!

So, to be clear, Sutherland Institute will never back down from

a Boston moment and we will never stop rallying the Amer-

Sutherlands board and staff welcome Boyd Matheson as president of the Institute

ican people to fight those battles. But it is equally important

to keep our eyes in the direction of Philadelphia, and on the
principles and policies that will lead us ultimately to the kind
of government we do want.

We invite you to join us on our march toward Philadel-

phia! Your voice is vital. Your support moves this move-
ment and makes our Philadelphia vision a reality.

Confusion, corruption and promises of entitlements have fos-

tered an out-of-control expansion of government.

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Neal A. Maxwell wisely observed,

I fear that, as conditions worsen, many will react to the failures of too much government
by calling for even more government. Then there will be more and more lifeboats launched
because fewer and fewer citizens know how to swim. Unlike some pendulums, political
pendulums do not swing back automatically; they must be pushed. History is full of
instances when people have waited in vain for pendu-
lums to swing back.

So Sutherland will push, and pull,

and even prod when necessary, that
the pendulum will once again swing
toward the core principles upon
which we are anchored. These prin-
ciples are outlined as follows:

Sutherland Institute: A New Birth of Freedom

Vision:
The Sutherland Dream is that we will promote principled pat-
terns for governing and implement public policies that will be
the envy of, and set a standard for, the nation.

From Utahs laboratory of democracy, Sutherland Institute will

sound the certain trumpet of proven principles and effective
policies out to the country while providing a window in for all
to see a Philadelphia vision in action.

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Stan Rasmussen (center), Sutherlands director of public affairs, with
Speaker Greg Hughes (left) and Jim Dunnigan, House Majority Leader

Mission:
Sutherland Institute is pursuing the path to A New Birth of
Freedom for America through a free market economy, civil
society and community-driven solutions.

Thought leadership, compelling research and strategic com-

munication will enable Sutherland Institute to passionately
promote and defend:

Empowering Principles
Elevated Dialogue
Enlightened Public Policy
Engaged Citizens

The principles we promote at Sutherland Institute lead to

smaller government, bigger citizens and more heroic com-
munities. Sutherland is not just a think tank, or policy shop or

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advocacy group it is a movement that will grow and expand
in extraordinary ways as we execute and deliver on our princi-
ples. There are no small parts or players at Sutherland Institute
every voice is vital, and every additional person we touch
adds power and force to move this movement forward.

William Morris said,

One person with an idea in their head is in danger of being considered mad: two
people with the same idea may be foolish, but can hardly be mad; ten sharing an
idea begin to act, a hundred draw attention, a thousand and the status quo be-
gins to tremble, a hundred thousand and the cause has victories tangible and real;
and why only a hundred thousand? Why not a hundred million and more? You
and I who agree together, it is we who have to answer that question.

We invite you to continue to

help us answer that question
and more fully transform the
Sutherland Institute Dream into
a brilliant reality.

But what can one person do? Sutherland federalism policy analyst Matt
Anderson visits with Gov. Gary Herbert

One person, acting with prin-

ciple and purpose, can change the world for good. At Suther-
land Institute, we believe our first and primary efforts should
be in strengthening institutions of civil society our families,
neighborhoods, churches, associations, clubs and volunteer or-
ganizations because they form the foundation of our nation.

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Our strongest affections, our deepest loyalties, our most inti-
mate relationships begin in the home and radiate outward,
linking with our neighbors to form the bedrock communities
that nurture each of us. It is a role we abdicate to government
or others at our great peril. No one else, no other institution,
can provide the personalized care and level of dedication
found in the family. If you do one thing, let it be to dedicate
yourself to the nurture of your closest relationships your
family, friends and voluntary associations.

Second, participating in the free market is a powerful way to

contribute to society. Giving your efforts to the virtuous voca-
tion of your choice brings satisfaction to you while providing
beneficial goods and services to your community. No other
economic system has benefited humanity more than the free
enterprise system, which has lifted billions from poverty and
raised the quality of life for men, women and children across
the globe.

Third, it is important to engage with the governing institutions

of our society. It only takes a few minutes each day to learn
the timeless principles through which to analyze the policies
and politicians of our day. On issues you feel strongly about,
you can contact your elected officials to share with them your
informed perspective with civility.

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Finally, Sutherland Institute is your partner and resource to
help you learn about and participate in the civic arena. You can
join our email newsletter, volunteer your time or donate to our
efforts. With your help and engagement Sutherland Institute
will sound the certain trumpet of proven principles and effec-
tive policies out to the country while providing a window in
for all to see a Philadelphia vision in action here in Utah.

Here in Utah, we sound the certain trumpet of proven principles and effective policies out to the
country while providing a window in for all to see a Philadelphia vision in action

Head to SutherlandInstitute.org to learn more about how

you can join us in our march to Philadelphia.

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