Heather Johnson on Government Reform

End need for big money; open up elections to third parties

A: People have a right to vote. If elected, I'd push for fair election laws that open up elections to third parties, push to end the need for large campaign contributions for media attention and advertising, which would greatly reduce the need for large campaign contributions without passing laws that limit free speech. Term limits, limits upon campaign "time" as well as inclusive political competition for third parties would reduce the gridlock in politics. No political party or candidate is entitled to win; we must earn the respect of citizens through fair representation for the few common interests of all of "we the people" not partisan bickering or favoritism to the largest donor.

Term limits for Congress, local officials, and judges

• I advocate term limits on Congress and limitations and elections for local, state, and federal judges including the Supreme Court.
• I advocate transparency and regular independent audits of government practices as well as the Federal Reserve, answerable to the people, by the people, and for the people of these United States.
• I advocate the acknowledgement that juries do not have to uphold legislation in situations where they feel there just reason to ignore the law.