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Core Convictions
Bryant is an advocate of the Republican platform and encourages all
candidates to respect the core values it represents since those values are
crucial to our society and crucial to political victory. As a
conservative, Bryant's values are well rooted in the belief that Big
Government is detrimental to the citizens of South Carolina. He believes
the grip of excessive regulation on S.C. businesses is leaving free
enterprise in jeopardy and believes this current trend must be corrected
to preserve prosperity. Reflective of their convictions that our nation
must begin to regard human life, respect the family unit, and acknowledge
the moral basis from which we were founded, the Bryants are members of the
NRA, National Right to Life, Christian Coalition, and Concerned Women of
America, S.C. Waterfowl Association, Palmetto Family Council & S.C. Policy
Council.
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Taxation
Government Growth
As a fiscal conservative, Kevin supports reducing the tax burden of
individuals, families, seniors and small businesses, because government
bureaucrats cannot control their thirst for gratuitous spending. Despite
their claims, bureaucrats do not know how to spend money better than those
who earn it.
A recent study by the Congressional Joint Economic Committee indicates the
government collects $1.40 for every one dollar of service provided. In
other words, nearly 28 percent of taxpayer money is wasted before it is
put to work. For this reason, Bryant is working to ensure less money is
taken from hard-working taxpayers' income.
Property Tax Reform
Property tax
reform has always been a key element in Bryant’s political philosophy, yet
he has met strong resistance in the legislature. Recently, thanks to
grassroots involvement from citizens, the public outcry has finally been
heard in Columbia! There are many bills under consideration for property
tax relief of which Bryant is sponsor. The best proposals call for the
total elimination of property taxes while funding local government with
the sales tax.
Bryant believes that sales tax is the fairest of
all taxes. The more one spends, the more one pays the sales tax. He is
committed to this principle, however, that an increase in the sales tax
must be matched by an elimination of another tax.
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Education
Kevin Bryant firmly believes that parents are the primary educators of
their children, and government should help, not hinder, parents from
fulfilling their role. Unfortunately, most parents do not have the ability
to make the most important decision regarding their child's education—the
decision of where their child attends school.
Parents are aware of the educational needs of their children more than
anyone else, and Bryant is committed to working in the S.C. Senate to give
parents more education options, including the ability to decide whether
their child attends a public, public charter, private or home school.
Giving parents a full range of school options will not only help their
children, it will also create greater competition in the education
marketplace, thus improving all the schools in the area.
Bryant is also committed to release teachers from overly burdensome
regulations in our education system. Teachers also deserve the freedom to
teach in a disciplined classroom. Good Tort Reform will allow teachers &
principals to enforce discipline in our schools. Reducing regulation and
administration costs will free up funds and get them where they are
needed—the classroom.
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Economy
Business Regulation Reform
He believes the grip of excessive regulation on S.C. businesses is leaving
free enterprise in jeopardy and believes this current trend must be
corrected to preserve prosperity.
Bryant would like for Government to take a new approach to how we regulate
business. Instead of the cumbersome micromanagement of our businesses with
paper work, he would rather focus on the investigation and prosecution of
fraud, abuse, and corruption.
Tort Reform
The S.C. Legislature needs to pass legal reforms to cut down on the
frivolous lawsuits that provide a drag to our economic well-being.
Reasonable tort reform will dramatically affect almost every aspect of
life in S.C. The most obvious lawsuit abuses are directed at our
Healthcare, Retail, and Construction industries, but Bryant is convinced
that tort reform will even impact our education system, and will encourage
economic development growth.
Lake Hartwell
Proper water level in Lake Hartwell, the third most visited lake in the
United States, is vital to Anderson's economy. Our most recent drought
triggered $123 million in lost revenue (this figure does not include loses
from real estate sales and rentals). Currently an inter-basin water
transfer exists upstream from Lake Hartwell authorizing Greenville County
to withdraw up to 150 million gallons of water per day if the need arises.
Unfortunately, this transfer is not based on the needs of our lake but of
the recipient. This policy must be revised, permitting water transfers
only if our lake level is not jeopardized.
Water management in our area should be based on sound science. Bryant
recognizes the essential need for a comprehensive water study and sound
water policy. As water needs grow, especially in dense metropolitan areas
like Atlanta, a responsible compact is crucial with the State of Georgia,
protecting the best interests of Lake Hartwell.
Agriculture
Agriculture, being S.C.'s 2nd largest industry, needs our support.
Bryant’s strong support for tax reform and regulation reform will be an
advantage to the family farmer, as any small business.
We need to explore assisting the industry similar to Florida's promotion
of the Florida Orange. Bryant also recognizes that the resulting soil
conditions from tobacco farming have been found to be ideal for cotton.
Bryant would like to research the possibility of helping tobacco farmers
transition to cotton, since the use of tobacco is on the decline.
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture's Small Farms Program was the
first of its kind in the country. The program provides assistance to small
family farmers with an emphasis on dissemination of information,
referrals, and counseling. Special importance is placed on farmer owned
marketing cooperatives, land retention, alternative land use, and
community development. Major focus is also centered on identifying and
securing financial resources, locating profitable markets, and assisting
farmers with efficient farm operations.
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Healthcare
The United States is the recognized world leader in health care. Our
development of new technologies is helping people live healthier and longer
lives. Unfortunately, the rapidly rising cost of health care is making it
more difficult for families to afford the care they need. In addition, the
Medicaid program has become an outdated failing to adequately serve South
Carolina’s low-income families.
Bryant is supportive of healthcare reforms that will reduce costs and
increase access to health care through the creation of a more
consumer-driven healthcare system.
As a Registered Pharmacist, Bryant witnesses waste in
healthcare—particularly Medicaid—every single day.
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Values
Welfare Reform
Kevin Bryant has compassion for those unable to do for themselves, but He is
frustrated by tax dollars doled out to those unwilling to do for themselves.
Our welfare systems need to give a “hand up” instead of a “hand out.” The
system needs to empower individuals by training, finding work, and ending
the vicious cycle of poverty. Bryant also recognizes the trend of our
welfare system to reward laziness & irresponsibility, while punishing hard
work and personal character.
Immigration
We are a nation of immigrants. Or our ancestors came to America to work,
live, and prosper in peace. However, the current influx of immigrants
seeking free healthcare and government benefits causes concern. While we
should remain a melting pot, we must empower immigrants to become
self-sufficient. To do this, welfare reform must accompany law enforcement
empowerment to reduce our illegal immigration problems. Our ancestors came
to this country and worked to make a living without welfare to depend on,
and today’s immigrants should be able to do the same.
2nd Amendment
Kevin Bryant has vowed to defend the Constitution and the right to own
firearms, as enumerated in the Second Amendment. Kevin personally has a
concealed weapon permit and encourages all citizens, especially women and
seniors, to acquire a CWP and other necessary-self defense training. Bryant
is a defender of the Constitution and will not compromise on your freedoms.
Property Rights
Whether you've got a 3 story mansion,
or a 30 year-old doublewide, it is your home. You work hard, pay your taxes
and your bills. Your home is the very best that you can provide for your
family. Your home is your castle. Bryant is in the process of
strengthening our state's eminent domain laws. In the wake of the shocking
ruling concerning New London Connecticut’s public taking, he is committed to
addressing Property Rights Legislation. He will not rest until the New
London scenario becomes absolutely impossible in South Carolina!
Family
Kevin Bryant believes the family is one of the most basic and critical
institutions in America. In the family, children learn basic relational
skills and morals from their mom, dad and siblings. Parents provide the care
children need during years of nurturing, as well as countless hours of
teaching them the skills to succeed in life. The family unit is where
individuals learn to grow into mature adults and repeat the process with
children of their own.
Empowering parents, while keeping the government from intervening as much as
possible, is the best way the government can help parents build strong
families to continue the strength of society. Despite the claims of many
bureaucrats, parents are the best advocates for their children and know best
how to raise them.
Marriage
Bryant is wholeheartedly committed to the sanctity of marriage as prescribed
by our Creator. Bryant will support legislation and or a Constitutional
Amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The basic
institution of humanity is under attack by the extreme left and Bryant will
stand firm.
Life
Protecting the sanctity of human life is one of Kevin Bryant’s top
priorities. As a father of three, he understands that a fetus is more than
an object; it is a live child with its own personality and character inside
the womb.
In the United States, 40 million abortions have occurred over the last three
decades, ending these young, innocent lives. As your S.C. Senator, Bryant is
an outspoken defender for the unborn and will support measures that limit
the abortion-on-demand policies created in 1973 by the Supreme Court's
decision on Roe v. Wade.
Faith
Many concerned citizens desire to be informed of political candidates’
faith. Bryant is a born-again Christian, having trusted Jesus Christ as
personal savior not by works, but through faith. He came to this saving
knowledge at 8 years old. Christian principles are an important part of
Kevin’s enthusiasm to display a servant leadership approach to public
office, as well has his business, family, and community obligations.
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