My name is Chuck Plante. I will not be running as an Independent for 19th Congressional District of California in 2008. But if I did ...

I will:

Run as an Independent aligned to no political groups or special interests.

Will not use money to get my name on the ballot, but hope to find a sufficient number of voters in the district to sign the required government petition that would place my name on the general election ballot. I so believe in the very core foundations of our nation that this is the only avenue I can take.

The one collective party I am to serve is the whole district, not a political party.

Pledge myself not to a flag, but to our people and constitution, and always give to God my ultimate oath to do what is best as God gives me opportunity to do.

Always work to undo the excesses of federal government, and never impose new excesses.

Take both political parties to task whenever they seek more power for themselves or government.

Give my favor for individual liberty above all special interests.

Make known to voters throughout the United States what ill dealings that threaten individual liberties I discover while in Congress.

Work toward a balanced budget.

Stop government borrowing.

Stop government waste.

Lower taxes.

Undo the problems government created.

Reduce the size and complexities of the federal government.

Assure the strongest, most capable military.

Secure our borders.

Make the Executive branch of government enforce our laws as written, or seek impeachment of the person not enforcing our laws.

Make my office doors open to the constituents of my district the priority.

Never vote for or accept a raise.

Never accept contributions from special interests, and expose such interests buying other representatives.

A tough one, but I’ll try to stop myself from applying a physical slap upside the heads of fellow representative suggesting legislation that is really dumb, and instead rely upon my passion to put into words what is good and right to dissuade such representatives and strike down their proposals.

Keep from assisting any group that would use government to strengthen their group fortunes in a means that does not strengthen the good fortunes of all.

Always give the best of government with the vision to secure the liberties envisioned by the Forefathers of our nation, unto future generations, so their Pursuit of Happiness will not be given unto them already diluted.

Never use the office for ascension to a well-paying private position after leaving office, and never accept a position of a lobbyist.

Never use the office for personal gain.

Rally Americans to the betterment of our nation, not a political party or special interest.

Protect citizen and state rights.

Never reward people involved in illegal activities.

Never do anything that would reflect badly upon the constituents and district I am to serve.

Make good of my word.