Paradise City: The Deer Hunter

There are families in West Virginia that rely on hunting to sometimes keep meat on the table. The only problem is that for most there are no available free hunting area's, unless you know someone with plenty of land.

Well this idea is dedicated to the people that are making poverty level or below wages and the handicapped.

I think there should be made available hunting grounds for such purposes. I don't see why at least ten (10) of these area's can't be made through "Emanate Domain".

Now I need to study, with the input of others more locations around the state. But I do know my area very well and in the Kincheloe area, which borders the Harrison and Lewis county lines is a game reserve of about one thousand (1000) acres that is just perfect for this program to get a start.

Now I will say that deer, turkey and rabbit hunting is ok by me for these people to be putting food on their tables. But I am against bear, bobcat, mountain lion, coyote or wolf hunting as a sport or for people who just want to kill something for the "thrill". So stiff monetary penalties, coupled with jail time will be strictly
enforced on that matter.

And this test area would also be a great place to bring in big horn sheep and elk as trial pattern to see if other parts of the state could support such a venture to bring in hunters from across the U.S. and world. Thus bringing in needed dollars to be directed towards lowering taxes for the various business that could use a hand. I feel that by lowering these taxes, it will enable West Virginia business's to hire more West Virginians.

"They Shoot Horse's Don't They?

I would like to see legislation enacted that gives new legal protection to people who kill intruders in their homes, businesses and vehicles.

This law is already in place in the state of Alabama. Several other state's are also considering making this a new law in their state.

Now I would highly suggest that a video recorder be on your side to help prove your innocence should this terrible act occur. But we must take back our given rights to protect our livelihoods and families. And I feel this law is a step in the right direction.

Couple this new law with the already existing "Crime Victims Compensation Fund" and a deterrent to violent crime will make criminals rethink their actions before they occur!

The Crime Victims Compensation Fund is 100% funded through court costs--no taxpayer money is used. It was set up nearly 25 years ago to help secure awards for crime victims. Just because a case is solved and the perpetrator is sent to jail doesn't mean the medical bills, moving expenses, cleanup costs, lost wages and other unforseen financial burdens ends for the victim.

West Virginia is one of the safest states in all the Union. Let's keep it that way!

"Back to the Future"

You know my work affords me the luxury of traveling around "The Great state of West Virginia." I get the chance to see and fell first hand the real West Virginia and live the experience. As of this writing, I have been working in the town of West Union in Doddridge County. So hence the title of this article. a "You cannot love life until you live the life you love". In a way that is the point I try to make about this Gubernatorial run and the ideas that are presented to you. I really think it would be nifty to see parts of West Virginia stay the way life is in towns such as West Union. Friendly people who watch out for each other and the children. but all the same while, keeping open an eye for the unneeded stranger. Yes, life in a lot of our little towns are kind of "Mayberryish", but sorry, I like that home town feeling. And I think it is something to be proud of! But we must come up with ideas to keep these little "gems" of towns intact. Something to want to make the next generation of West Virginians stay here. And I believe with local town meetings, these possibilities can become realities. And I am not talking about some state government flunky with a badge that goes around to see how everthing is going, then you never see them for a year. I am saying a real person with an affiliation to the area, a person that lives and breathes the life the community also lives and breathes. I post as many ideas as I can. But if any of you all have an idea about this subject, then post your comments here and we can discuss them openly. A lot of people write to me privately, and thats OK, but I would much rather that you post your ideas here and lets let other West Virginians join us as we solve the problems we all face. f But should you want to write privately, then go to my painting web site, to the contact us page and I will honor your wishes for a private discussion.