Category Archives: Ohio Legislation

Principles and Policies Podcast for 11/20/2012- More Good News: Governor Kasich Moves To Enforce Ohio’s Constitutional Prohibition Against Socialized Medicine

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday November 20, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis talk about Ohio Governor John Kasich’s decision to say “NO” to setting up mandated health care exchanges, a required mandate of Obamacare, that are forbidden by Ohio’s Constitution.

Article links- http://www.ohiolibertycoalition.org/governor-kasich-confirms-that-creation-of-ohios-obamacare-exchange-will-be-left-to-the-feds/

http://www.ohioconstitution.org/2012/11/16/1851-center-applauds-kasich-agreement-on-obamacare-exchange/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 10/23/2012- Pretzel Logic, The 14th Amendment, And The Defense Of Marriage Act

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday October 23, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis continue and expand their critical analysis of a recent federal court decision which finds that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, an exercise of Congress’ power to enforce Article IV of the Constitution, is unconstitutional. Huh?

Article links- http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/religious-implications-of-ny-federal-appeals-court-striking-down-doma/2012/10/19/f2b2f006-1a0b-11e2-aa6f-3b636fecb829_blog.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/18/doma-defense-of-marriage-act_n_1980197.html

http://news.yahoo.com/gay-marriage-judge-overturns-doma-stepping-pressure-supreme-195800574.html

Principles and Policies Podcast for 10/22/2012- The 14th Amendment As Constitutional Trump Card

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday October 22, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze a recent federal court decision which finds that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, an exercise of Congress’ power to enforce Article IV of the Constitution, is unconstitutional. Huh?

Article link- http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/religious-implications-of-ny-federal-appeals-court-striking-down-doma/2012/10/19/f2b2f006-1a0b-11e2-aa6f-3b636fecb829_blog.html

Principles and Policies Podcast for 10/6/2012- Ohio Ballot Issues One And Two- Vote “NO”

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday October 6, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss the two statewide issues on the 2012 Ohio ballot and give our reasons for voting “NO” on Ohio Issues 1 & 2.

Principles and Policies Podcast for 9/26/2012- Using Guilt And Pity To Push For Ignoring Fraudulent Voters

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday September 26, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss citizenship, vote fraud and attempts to defraud the public into accepting fraudulent voters using the “politics of guilt and pity.”

Article link- http://www.wfsb.com/story/19617886/study-voting-rule-changes-may-deter-10m-hispanics

Principles and Policies Podcast for 9/25/2012- Smart Meters Are A Dumb Solution To An Artificial Crisis

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday September 25, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis look at the consequences of allowing the installation of smart meters. If you value your privacy and your control over your own energy usage then you will get involved in getting your local governments to say “NO” to so-called “smart” meters.

Article link- http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/government-it/smart-meter-data-shared-far-and-wide-20120922-26dvp.html

Principles and Policies Podcast for 8/29/2012- Attempting To Undo What Cannot Be Done

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday August 29, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze a recent article in the Columbus Dispatch which reports that certain contract court referees are recognizing same-sex marriage, in violation of Ohio law, by granting them divorces.

Article link- http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/08/24/judge-refuses-to-give-lesbians-a-divorce.html

Principles and Policies Podcast for 8/28/2012- Editorial Policy, Advocacy “Journalism,” And The “Ethics” Of Abortion

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday August 28, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis continue their discussion of advocacy journalist Julie Carr Smyth’s hit piece on Dr. Jack Wilkie, a long-time OB-GYN and advocate for life and the reasons for it.

Article links- http://cnsnews.com/news/article/ohio-doctor-helps-perpetuate-rape-pregnancy-ideas

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/08/23/President-Infanticide-Dem-Plank-Partial-Birth

http://theaquilareport.com/what-todd-akin-should-have-said-about-abortion-and-rape/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 8/23/2012- Supreme Court Decisions, Segregation And Abysmally Bad Advice

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Thursday August 23, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss a recent Colorado Supreme court decision that forces the Colorado State university system to allow students with concealed-carry permits to use those permits on campus. We also discuss how the Colorado State university is responding to an anti-discrimination order with more discrimination and how a similar discriminatory practice in Ohio is leading one university city Chief of Police to issue REALLY bad advice.

Article links- http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/uploads/files/Ten%20Myths%20and%20Facts%20on%20Transportation%20P3s%20(Final).pdf

http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/node/8502

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_21332647/cu-segregate-dorms-students-concealed-carry-permits

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Principles and Policies Podcast for 8/22/2012- Why Public-Private Partnerships Are A Bad Idea

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday August 22, 2012. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis continue their critical analysis of a white paper written by the Buckeye Institute and the Reason Foundation on the subject of “public-private partnerships” and conclude that the problems far outweigh the supposed advantages of these dangerous liaisons.

Article link-  http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/uploads/files/Ten Myths and Facts on Transportation P3s (Final).pdf