Candidate questionnaire: Joseph Martellaro

Candidate Name: Joseph Martellaro

Party: Constitution

Age: 65

Place of birth: St. Louis, Mo.

Spouse: Penney (wife of 40 years)

Children: Peter (son), Susan (daughter)

Occupation: Retired small business owner

Education: High School (McLean High School) McLean, Va.

Employer: Self

Businesses owned, all or part: The Dovetail Drawer~~Artist (exotic furniture); Amazing Antique Restoration

Previous offices held/sought: None

Question 1: How would you have voted on the health care reform bill? Explain.

Answer: Against! Totally unconstitutional-just another entitlement intended to pay off various voter blocks.

Question 2: Cap-and-Trade legislation would impose additional costs on companies with greenhouse gas emissions and reward companies that cut emissions. Where do you stand on this bill?

Answer: Man-made Global Warming is a complete Hoax! Why some elected official has not stated this publicly leaves me baffled.

Question 3: The federal deficit is now at record levels, adding more than $1 trillion annually to the federal debt. Name three specific things you would do to reduce or eliminate the deficit.

Answer: Reduce, in some cases eliminate, Federal taxes across the board. Cut Federal spending in half. Deregulate the private sector and get out of their way.

Question 4: What steps should be taken to deal with foreign and domestic terrorists?

Answer: First, officially declare war as required by the Constitution. Second, remove silly "Rules of engagement" that are endangering the members of our Military and prolonging the conflict. In a Declared war Domestic Terrorists are still the enemy and should be treated as such.

Question 5: Will you seek earmarked appropriations for Missouri projects? Explain.

Answer: No! There is no pork in the Constitution. If you accept government money from the Feds, they own you. Missourians should be beholding to Missourians

Closing remarks: Solving the problems of the U.S. in 75 words or less is quite a challenge. Please take this into account when reading my responses. I will, however, abide by my oath of office and take seriously Constitutional authority. I will also seek only 1 term, the grip of the professional politicians must be broken.