MSalzano


 * MSalzano

Senator M. Salzano Democratic Party**

Hello, voters! I am senator Megan Salzano of California. I'd like you to know about the issues facing America! So check out my page and see my views. Thanks! The congressperson I most agree on for issues is California democrat, Senator Barbara Boxer. Links to her websites are: [] []

1.) California's economy is the largest in the US. 2.) State motto is "Eureka!" 3.) 90% of the nation's annual wine comes from California. 4.) Both the highest and lowest points of the 48 connected states are in California: Mount Whitney, the highest point and Death Valley, the lowest point. 5.) With nearly 37 million residents, California is the state with the greatest population. 6.) Some awesome inventions founded in California are Barbie Dolls, blue jeans, the boysenberry, the pill, white zinfandel wine, the square tomato, natural soda, the computer mouse, the wetsuit, and theme parks.
 * Six Interesting Facts about California:**

1.) California leads the nation in agricultural production. 2.) In mid-2009, the unemployment rate in California was 11.9% 3.) Power plants, oil refineries, and cement kilns (which are among California's worst polluters) are largely located in industrial communities where the lowest-income families live. 4.) Some of the highest greenhouse gas emitters include oil refineries owned by Texas-based Tesoro companies and Valero Services Inc. Also, Exxon Mobile Refinery in Torrance, California and Chevron Refinery in northern California. These companies are creating a lot of pollution. 5.) If California's climate bill, Assembly Bill 32, was put into action, it would result in cleaner air for all Californians, especially those who live in poor neighborhoods.
 * Five Issue-Related Facts about California:**

- I disagreed (Liberal) - I strongly disagree with this, because it is basically saying that industry and factories can pollute and do whatever they want to the environment. That pollutes our air, trashes bodies of water, litters the land, harms the animals, hurts humans, and may spoil the products being made. Money should not be more important than keeping the Earth a safe, clean place for all. It shouldn't work that way. Without the environment, there really wouldn't be anything left. - I agreed (Liberal) - I completely agree with this becasue the wealthy make more than everyone else, so why shouldn't they be taxed more? They can at least chip in to help - these are tough times and helping out one another with money is a crucial thing. White collar people helping out the blue collar people would work out as a good system. Proportions should be set up for taxation, so everyone would be paying a proportional amount instead of an equal amount. - I agreed (Conservatice) - I agree with this because prayer is an important part of life for some people. Having it cut out of public events completely isn't fair, and a disappointment to some. Praying is simply thanking a holy figure, such as God, or asking Him for guidance. God is a figure of all that is good, so how would that be a problem for anybody? That is my opinion, and not something I would be offended by. Being able to practice our religion is the right of religious freedom that was given to all Americans at birth, and it should be allowed.
 * Three Important Issues**
 * Environment ~ Economic succes should take precedent over environmental policies.
 * Taxation ~ The wealthy should be taxed at a higher percentage than the lower and middle classes.
 * Prayer ~ The giving of prayer before public school sporting events, activities, and other programs should be allowed.

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 * Our Bill: (Me and my co-sponsor MFarr)** SB37 Soil For the Toil. The bill we have written is about the importance of community gardens in urban areas. Community gardens provide people in poverty with a tasty garden. It is full of nutritious fruits, veggies and herbs so the people have very little have a beautiful spot in their home community. It also helps the environment by decreasing pollution in urban areas where many harmful emissions are made that can cause illness, lung problems, and make living conditions even more difficult, when you think they can't get any worse. Community gardens also increase crime, bring communities together, and is a free biology lesson for children! Community gardens provide the soil and lessen the toil!======
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Savio, Yvonne. "University of California - Cooperative Extension - Welcome." //Los Angeles County - Extension Office Home Page//. Web. Spring 2010. <[]>.
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Thank you for checking out my personal page! Vote Salzano and Farr! :)