PBarnes

My name is Parker Barnes
 * I am a Senator from the great state of Louisiana
 * I am a Moderate Conservative, Republican


 * One of the issues that is most important to me is the debate on foreign policy. I think that it is important to have good relations with other countries, but at the samr time letting them know that we will not be pushed around. By that I mean that they cannot make decisions that harm our nation's safety. The situation in Afghanistan has improved, and it was a great milestone in the struggle when Osama Bin Laden was killed, but things can still be done. Instead of pulling troops out, why not keep them in when if the situation is "under control"? The Pakistan-Afghanistan border is still unstable because of the Taliban. We need to get the two governments to agree on removing the Taliban, which will require force.
 * Another issue that is important is environment and energy. It is crucial that we keep up "green" projects and try to help the environment, but we need to promote jobs as well as helping the environment. If we help the environment, but don't worry about jobs we could go into a recession again. If we do the opposite, we could run out of resources which would alter the life of most people in the world. Things like engineers and computer technology careers could skyrocket by working on windmills, solar panels, hydro-electric plants, and other things like that which would promote both sides of the issue.
 * The last issue that is important is education. If we invest in the best possible education for students, then the country has a bright future. If a good education is influenced in a child's life, then they are more likely to aid our country. Even if they do not end up helping our government, then they will find good jobs and promote success which is just as important.


 * Congress Person: Jeff Landry
 * Republican
 * We have many of the same views on issues regarding our state and the country.

Our Bill: W.M.P. (Weapons for Mass Protection) S.B. 1 Our bill is issueing weapons to previously trained pilots. They will be authorized to carry the weapons onboard the aircraft to ensure the safety of the passengers and the cargo. This bill is mandatory for all pilots.

The candidate that I would like to endorse is Mitt Romney because of his views on many of the issues. Those issues are the ones listed above, and others that have been introduced recently. Romney is Focusing on more of what our country individually needs, instead of business with other countries to make a profit. Also he wants the safety of our and other countries. Our country cannot prosper if there is constantly a war neing waged. Peace is a necessity in the modern world, and he is planning on making peace a reality.

Five interesting facts about my state:
 * 1) Many Loisianans are a mixture of French, Spanish, English, and German heritage.
 * 2) There are 14 endangered species that live in Louisiana.
 * 3) Louisiana has a thriving poultry industry.
 * 4) New Orleans, Luoisiana, is the birthplace of jazz.
 * 5) Louisiana has a thriving shellfish industry.

Five reasons to visit Louisiana:
 * 1) The St. Louis Arch is an amazing structure that is a large tourist attraction.
 * 2) Sports are a big part of their culture, so you could see a game.
 * 3) You can travel the swamps and bayous that cover most of the state.
 * 4) The Streetcar Line in New Orleans gives you a great way to travel around the city.
 * 5) Culinary businesses are plentiful in Louisiana, and they have very good reputations.

The three main industries are as follows in order from largest to smallest.
 * 1) Petrochemical industry
 * 2) Agriculture
 * 3) Tourism

Three main resources of Louisiana:
 * 1) Oil
 * 2) Sugar Cane
 * 3) Poultry

Resources:
 * 1) "Louisiana: Overview." //United States Geography//.ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 23 Mar. 2012.
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