The economy is one of the highest priorities in our lives because a healthy economy allows us to provide for our families and ourselves. Capitalism and a strong Free Enterprise System produce prosperity and lift people from poverty. We must resist socialistic interventions in our capitalist system.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our Republic as established in the 15th amendment. Every American deserves to feel that their vote is counted, and votes are legal and accurately. Rational laws have been in place for many years, guided by state legislatures. It must be easy to vote and hard to cheat.

Law and Order allowed the United States to become a great country. Defending yourself, your family, and your home is your Constitutional right. The 2nd Amendment is the cornerstone of our Republic and clearly defines your right to bear arms.

I believe in protecting the most vulnerable among us - the unborn.

My career path is a direct result of the best educational system in the world Every child in America can, and should, get a quality education. A child’s academic success is determined by the curriculum of the school, the quality of the educational staff, and by having a supportive home environment. Educators with a record of teaching children how to think, not what to think, should be rewarded. When schools fail to provide the highest quality education, parents and students should have the right to a ‘school choice’.
More support and funding is needed for high school focused, two-year technical programs that work in conjunction with community technical colleges to provide educational degrees and training for students so they can be prepared to go directly into a profession at the end of high school.
CRT is a divisive philosophy that is being pushed in our school systems that puts guilt on young children who should have no guilt.

Economic growth is more likely to occur if working class Americans get tax cuts. Tax cuts boost demand by increasing disposable income and by encouraging businesses to hire and invest more in their employees, business model, and clients. A study on implementing and maintaining an adequate national sales tax (a.k.a. a flat tax) needs to be carried out as soon as possible as a means of equalizing taxes. Repealing or greatly reducing estate and death taxes would encourage people to work, save, and support future family generations. Reduced tax rates could boost savings and encourage people to invest in their retirement through IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k) and Simple 401(k) Plans, ESOPs, etc. Additional financial investments would allow for retired persons to continue to invest in and grow the economy.

Lawlessness is a great concern in many areas of our country. Most counties of Missouri, and their municipal governments, support and fund law enforcement. Officers are not prohibited from enforcing the laws which they have sworn to uphold. As a physician, I work with First Responders which includes law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and 911 dispatchers to provide emergency medical training and education. These public safety personnel are the first line of defense and often provide lifesaving support to victims before hospital emergency physicians and support staff. We must NEVER defund the police.
Citizen involvement is our part of public safety. It is vital to teach children about their safety and well-being, to encourage them to learn personal defense and firearm safety, to participate in neighborhood watch programs, to volunteer to check on elderly neighbors and friends, and to be a partner to law enforcement through effective communication and participation.