Interview With a Great Conservative Kentuckian
By Rob Hood (02/06/06)
I recently came to know another great American that is wanting to serve his country by running for public office as a Republican in the great state of Kentucky. I have been through Kentucky many times myself and consider this state to be a pretty conservative state much like my own state of Mississippi.
Dennis Hogan, I believe is the man for the job for serving Kentuckians. He is running for House of Representatives in the 25th District. The reason that I believe he would serve the people of Kentucky well is that he represents what America is all about. The Majority of America is still conservative, hard-working, traditional thinking people who love their country and love their freedom. Mr. Hogan is all of this and more.
His decision to run for this position is based on a 1994 House Bill 250 that resulted in a decay of health care in the state and caused 28 health insurance agencies to leave which resulted in extremely high insurance premiums. The situation still has not been fixed in Kentucky and Mr. Hogan would like the opportunity to repair the damage done to Kentucky's health care system.
While the health care issue is very important, that is not the only reason that Mr. Hogan decided to run for office. He was seeing the same thing that many other conservative Christian Americans are seeing which is a decay in our culture due to the lack of leadership roles that have Godly character, value human life, moral values, and ethical standards. Mr. Hogan himself was a full time preacher for four years and still does some preaching from time to time.
He has indicated that he remains strong in his Godly character and upbringing. He is one that stands against gay marriage, stands strong for the value of human life, and at the same time still agrees that our constitution guarantees us freedom, liberty, and human rights to all of mankind. Although Mr. Hogan is a man of God and a conservative, his beliefs in our constitutional right to bear arms is one that many of us share regardless of whether we are Christian or not. Remember that the vast majority supporting the Second Amendment are honest, God fearing, law abiding citizens who revere their rights as free Americans to bear arms for hunting, sport, self-defense, collecting, hobby, or whatever reason they may have to do so. I have asked Mr. Dennis Hogan a few simple questions that interest the majority of true conservatives and Christians in America and he has gladly responded and I think any Kentuckian would be lucky to have this great American serve their state. Here is the interview between myself and Mr. Dennis Hogan:
Rob Hood 1) We all saw that eleven states voted overwhelmingly to ban same sex marriage on November 2, 2004. What is your policy towards this issues and states' rights in the matter? Do you think we still need a Federal Marriage Amendment?
Dennis Hogan: Typically, I favor states rights over the federal power, but in this instance I do not think that we can leave it up to the individual states. The reason is simple. If only one state decides to allow gay marriages, by the nature of state’s reciprocity, all of the states that have voted to ban gay marriages would be forced to accept those unions when the gay married couples move out of the gay marriage states. There MUST be a federal amendment outlawing ALL gay marriages to keep the few from imposing their will on the masses.
Rob Hood 2) Since Roe V. Wade, abortion has claimed the lives of over 47,000,000 innocent unborn children and over 255,000 last year alone. If Roe V. Wade were overturned and left for each state to decide, what would be your view of this in your own state?
Dennis Hogan: I would do all that I could to see abortions made illegal under all circumstances!
Rob Hood 3) The Controversial topic of Intelligent Design has gained popularity recently throughout the nation. Do you think it is right or fair for public schools to offer a second side of evolution and the Big Bang taught in the classroom or should that be something for the schools themselves to work out?
Dennis Hogan If a school feels that discussing the beginning of time must be instructed, I would want that both “theories” be discussed as options. Not to be unclear, however, I believe, with NO doubt that God created the Heavens & the earth in six, 24 hour days as taught in Genesis 1. I do not think there is any way that the schools would teach creationism only.
Rob Hood 4) Do you feel that your own state of Kentucky is adequately prepared for a major
terrorist attack and what do you think can be done to make your state safer?
Dennis Hogan Honestly, I do not feel qualified to answer that question. I would like to research it before stating a position.
Rob Hood 5) Do you believe that lowering taxes works to stimulate economic growth and why?
Dennis Hogan Yes, I believe that lowering taxes stimulates the economy and inspires entrepreneurs to invest in the expansion of their own business; creating additional jobs and a larger tax base. The Trickle Down theory works and President Reagan proved it when he lowered the tax rates and created a greater stream of revenue for the federal government.
Rob Hood 6) On the issue of illegal aliens, do you think that it is fair to the American taxpayer to have to pay the bill of the illegal aliens' education and medical care?
Dennis Hogan NO! It is not fair. If an illegal alien develops a serious illness NEEDING healthcare while on our soil, they should get the basic healthcare that is needed to get them “on their feet”, then deported back to their own country and their country should be billed for the expenses incurred. We must find a way that forces the Mexican government to want to keep their citizens in their country.
Rob Hood 7) What is your feelings toward securing America's borders with National Guard troops as some have suggested? What could be done in Kentucky about illegals that politicians may have failed to act on that you would like to see changed?
Dennis Hogan I think the borders should be protected against illegals. Whether that is guarded by National Guards or a fence or wall built. The defense of our country is the federal government’s most fundamental purpose. In Kentucky, we must punish the employers that hire illegals. Once you dry up the demand, the supply will diminish.
Rob Hood 8) Are a you a supporter of the Second Amendment and what does it mean to you?
Dennis Hogan I am a FIRM supporter of the Second Amendment. I think that the liberals have done a masterful job of reshaping the average American’s thinking process, causing many to believe that the 2nd Amendment is about hunting. The Second Amendment has not one thing to do with hunting. It has everything to do with the individual American being able to protect oneself against a tyrannical government. That means that we should be able to own and possess “assault” styled weapons as well. I personally own a shotgun and have no desire to own a pistol nor assault rifle, but, defend those who wish to own them so that they may be able to possess them.
Rob Hood 9) In my own home state of Mississippi, a new bill is being considered. It is called the "Stand Your Ground" bill which simply gives the right of law abiding citizens the right to use a firearm to defend themselves against attackers whether it be in their home or vehicle. I am sure that the National Rifle Association has picked up on this and that other states will begin similar legislation. What is you feeling about similar legislation in Kentucky? Do you support the right to self defense against criminals who invade homes to burglarize or rape?
Dennis Hogan Yes I believe that a person should have the right to defend one’s self. The average, law-abiding citizen will only use this right as a last result. The average gun owner has no desire to kill anyone.
Rob Hood 10) In what area do you feel that Kentucky needs to improve on the most and what do you suggest would be a possible legislative action to take to correct the problem(s)?
Dennis Hogan Healthcare is one of the biggest issues both in Kentucky and throughout the US. Our current path will lead us to a collapse of our current healthcare system or the institution of socialized medicine.
The ultimate solution that I know at this time is the encouragement of MSA (Medical Savings Account). As I understand it, no other option addresses the ultimate problem of the system: the controlling of Costs by the end user. Until the patient makes better decisions about the care that they receive, we will over burden the system. See my website for more thoughts on this issue.
Another significant issue facing Kentucky is the expansion of gambling throughout the state. Current the state allows the lottery and para-mutual betting at Thoroughbred horse tracks. The problem, as some see it, is that right across the Ohio river from Kentucky, other states allow riverboat casinos. Many fear that too many Kentucky dollars are going into the coffers of other states, we need to expand gambling in Kentucky to allow casinos throughout the state. This is a terrible idea and I am completely against the expansion gambling for any reason. It can only encourage those less responsible to get into trouble and then the liberals will expect the state to bail them out as well.
I do believe that Mr. Dennis Hogan is right for this position and I feel that we are only going to see more moral decay in our society unless we act by obtaining God-fearing men and women that seek what's best for America, but at the same time do so in a way that is respectful and has the qualities that make a great representative of our people. We need more men like Dennis Hogan in leadership positions across this great land to bring back ethical standards and moral values that have been disappearing for the last fifty years. We need to stand strong as a nations and bring forth leaders like this man who will serve our nation well and be a beacon of light for all nations to gaze upon. The fate of our national heritage and foundation is in the hands of the American people, so when you choose someone to represent you please choose wisely. I do believe that Mr. Dennis Hogan would be a wise choice indeed.
Dennis Hogan also has a website at www.electdennishogan.com if anyone wants to know more about him or contribute to his cause.
Dennis Hogan, Candidate
KY State Representatives, 25th District
The True Conservative,
web: http://www.electdennishogan.com/
email: dennis@electdennishogan.com
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