Bruce Guthrie on Homeland Security

Reduce Troops Permanently Stationed Abroad

The United States currently has troops stationed in nearly 130 of the world's 192 nations. There is no good reason for a peaceful nation to have troops scattered all over the globe. These deployments risk involving Americans in local conflicts - and cost taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Bruce Guthrie understands that it's time to reduce America's military presence abroad and explore new defense strategies that address today's security threats. Source: Campaign website, www.bruceguthrie.com, "Issues" Oct 26, 2006

End Domestic Spying and Reform the PATRIOT Act

Our government has been reading our emails, tracking which books we check out from the library, and even snooping through our medical records-all without meaningful oversight. Much of the Patriot Act is necessary & Constitutional, but several provisions directly threaten our freedom. Certainly, our law enforcement and intelligence agencies need the tools to apprehend criminals and terrorists. But there must also be limitations on these powers to protect America's greatest blessing - our Liberty. Source: Campaign website, www.bruceguthrie.com, "Issues" Oct 26, 2006

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