Michael D. LaForest  Independent Purple Party Candidate for US Congress 2008
Age: 52
Education: MSE, BS
Occupation: Teacher, Farmer & Counselor
Political: Social Progressive / Fiscal Conservative
Residence: 4470 W. Sumac PL, Milwaukee, WI  53219


I've lived in Wisconsin since 1990 and I believe it is one of the greatest places on earth to live and learn. My free time is divided between political activism, enjoying our home in Jackson Park and maintaining our hobby farm in Lafayette County.

I currently work as a foster parent and organic farmer.  My work history also includes vocational counseling and substitute teaching.

I earned a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Wisconsin, Superior and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  I
hold licenses in counseling and real estate.

I am an Independent candidate, representing the Purple Party. Among many other traits, the color purple represents the coalescence of blue and red.
Purple represents unity in the democratic process and offers an alternative to finding common ground solutions to the many challenges we face today.




My Political Positions:

· Pro-public education

· Pro-environment

· Pro-choice

· Pro-family farm

· Pro-small business

· Pro-Peace

· Pro-Equal Rights

.       Pro-Labor


My Political Platform:

Unconditional Equal rights for everyone, without exception

The complete separation of Church and State
 
Improving & expanding renewable energy production

Recycling, reusing and reducing consumption at every level of society
   
Increasing and improving mass transit systems

Election and campaign finance reform

Ending corporate person-hood and all corporate subsidies

Fair taxation policies

Equitable immigration policies

Universal Health Care


When elected I will:

1.) Work to establish equitable taxation policies,

2.) Work to promote peace through tolerance of diversity,

3.) Work to eliminate poverty through employment and training opportunities,

4.) Work to end all wars

5.) Work to increase funding for renewable energy research, development & implementation

6.) Work to establish Universal Health Care for all US citizens

7.) Promote high speed rail systems connecting all major US Cities.



"A problem cannot be solved with the same type of thinking that created it."

     Albert Einstein
"Consider the Alternative"
Links
Government Acountability Board
Federal Election Commission
MySpace
Purple Party
My Info:    If you feel inclined to give money to my campaign, I ask that you please give to your local library instead.
Name: Michael D. LaForest
Email: mdl303@yahoo.com
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