Government should confine itself to protecting individuals from aggression, coercion and deceit. We oppose all laws and regulations that attempt to protect individuals from the consequences of their own behavior. While not necessarily condoning such activities, we advocate the repeal of all laws criminalizing gambling, possession and sale of drugs and alcohol, and sexual relations between consenting adults. All those presently incarcerated or ever convicted solely for the commission of these victimless crimes should be pardoned and their records expunged.
Occupational licensing
Occupational licensing
Everyone who is able to work should have the opportunity to do so. One way the state can help is to drastically reduce the number of jobs you need a state license to perform. Right now in Michigan, about 21% of workers, in 162 different occupations, need a license to hold a job. Having a criminal record is an automatic disqualification for many licenses, keeping many otherwise qualified people from having good jobs. As your State Rep, I will not vote for any bill creating a new occupational license and will work to remove restrictions on existing ones.