The crises we face today are upon us – on many fronts.  We are facing important challenges. (casalola.com)   Foremost among these: We are a divided nation. Our security is at risk –– and the polarization of politics and society threatens to tear us apart and keep us from properly addressing the challenges we must face.  The crises are real, but the solutions lie within each of us – as we unite and resolve to lay aside differences, practice civility, and with candor and respect tackle the challenges we face as a nation.

Our diversity, as a nation, is one of our greatest strengths.  We need leadership and representation that will bring us together and help us become One.

In our Unity, In our Leadership, in our Representation, and thus, in our Country’s Direction – especially, Economically – we are in trouble!  Fellow citizens: It is time to Stand; to Speak up! Time to Choose; To Vote – but Not for the ones who got us here, but for new Leadership.  Our GOAL: “ … secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity … “

I have identified these  areas of vital concern.  Let the dialogue begin.  Please let us know of your concerns and how I can best serve you.  This is how I propose to best Represent you: with openness and respect.

  ~ Dan Matthews

The Preamble to the Constitution

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Security Issues

  • Economic Security
  • National Security
  • Border Security
  • Societal Security – Law Enforcement
  • Election Security
  • Energy Security
  • Environmental Security
  • Personal Security
  • Family Security
  • Community & Societal Security
  • Political Security
  • Leadership

National security is the ability of a country’s government to protect its citizens, economy, and other institutions.  Some non-military levels of national security include economic security, political security, energy security, homeland security, cybersecurity, personal security, border security, and environmental security.

Economic Security

Inflation
The National DEBT –
Jobs –
Reserve Currency – the Dollar
Business
Supply
Retirement
Recession
Stability of Dollar
Employment, Employers
Infrastructure
Employment
Cost of Living
Productivity

National Security

Cyber-Security / Vulnerability
ENERGY Independence
Military / National Defense
VETERANS
Foreign Affairs – International Relations
Wars and Rumors of War Counter-terrorism
Terrorism
Intelligence gathering
Sovereignty
Readiness
Freedom of Seas / Space
Balance of power
Counter-terrorism
Homeland Security

Border Security

Open Borders vs. Secure Borders
Illegal Immigration
Narcotics Smuggling – Fentanyl “epidemic”
Human Trafficking
Homeland Security Global Security
E-Verify Sanctuary

Election Security

Illegal Voting
Election Integrity
Voter ID –
Ballot Harvesting

Societal Security – Law Enforcement

Defund the Police
Crime
Criminal Justice
Catch-and-Release
Soft on Crime
Homeland Security
Intervention
Mental Health
Social Justice
Discrimination
Food Security
Information Security

Energy Security

Energy Independence / Prices
Alternative Energy – Sources

Environmental Security

Stewardship
Climate Change
Pollution
Water Quality
Forest Management
Natural Resources
Global Warming
Sustainability
Ozone
Water Rights

Personal Security

1st Amendment Rights: Free Speech – Religion
2nd Amendment Rights
Personal Liberty / Rights [5th and 14th Amendment …]     Privacy
Unequal Treatment / Enforcement     Individual Rights

Family Security

Parental Rights – Family Values      Senior Rights
Sanctity of Human Life
Education of our Children
Domestic Violence      Housing

Community & Societal Security

Dividing Americans
Health Care     Technology
Social Security
Racial Division – CRT     Identity Politics
Identity Politics
Education – Reform – Choice     Investing
Trafficking
Drug
Human
Tribal Rights / Protections     Poverty / Homelessness

Political Security

Government – Bloated and unresponsive
Accountability
Taxes & Spending
Excessive & Unfair   /   Complicated
Continuous Corruption & Cronyism – Conflicts of Interest
Insider Trading

Out-of-Control Spending               Inefficiency
Infrastructure – Ignored                  FEAR
Fraud, Waste & Abuse                    Control
SOCIALISM – undermining our society

Leadership – Sacrifice for tomorrow

Communication Justice     Solutions     Bridges
TRUST – Confidence and Trust of WHO is leading us and WHERE
INTEGRITY      Our National “TEST”     UNITY
Bipartisanship     Cooperation     Experience     POLARLIZATION
Civility     Respect     Competence     Justice
Listening     Learning     Loving     Leading
Combatting DIVISION          Conviction

I am running for Congress to heal and restore – reversing our current course – addressing the many issues before us.

Make no mistake, The battle at hand is no longer ideological –  this war is Spiritual, Social, Ethical, yes, Political, and Moral at its core.

Our wounds and division are deep.

We are challenged on every front – but not defeated.

We are anxious and hurting –

but we are not without Hope.

As a friend and neighbor, I offer Real, Independent, Trustworthy Leadership – focused on Honorable Service.

In times of crisis we turn to trusted leaders who offer integrity, experience, courage, and competence to advance unity, justice, and solutions – someone we Trust.  And we must look also to ourselves – to one another!  This is our central challenge, the crisis of our time: UNITED we Stand, DIVIDED we Fall. 

As a pilot, my Checklist begins with this challenge – my absolute focus is the safe conduct of our journey.  Please join me, and – United, as One – we will address the issues before us, and prevail.  Failure is not an option

~ Dan Matthews

Remembering Our National Motto: E Pluribus Unum = “Out of Many, One”