Wally on the Issues
Education:
I believe that our public schools need more funding. Kids need a chance
to explore more avenues. I think baseball haikus need to be taught in every elementary
school classroom. We should also require more from our high school students. I think
every student should be required to pass a Baseball Aptitude Test (BAT) in order to
graduate. I know it is a lot to ask, but too many young people are graduating from
high school who don't even know what a sacrifice fly is. It's apalling.
Taxes:
We must make an effort to reduce the inequities that currently exist in our
society. The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. For example, the
New York Yankees will have a $195 million payroll this season. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays
will spend only $30 million. This is insane. The only answer is to tax those in the upper income
brackets to help those with lower incomes.
Technology:
We should continue to support all legislation that furthers technology.
We should not, under any circumstances, levy taxes on the internet. I do feel that
there is one exception, however. If elected, I will mandate that all scoreboards will
henceforth be manually operated.
Radar Gun Control:
It sickens me that the speed of pitches are so often exaggerated.
The radar guns used today add 2 to 3 miles per hour. I think we need to place more
emphasis on the testing of these machines.
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