OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BUCKEYE BOYS STATE, THE AMERICAN LEGION OF OHIO

Volume 77, Issue 1

Monday, June 15, 2015

Why Are We Here?

Collin Reynolds
Hetuck Reporter and Writer

Why are we here? It is a

nice June week when all of us
could be doing anything other
than work that resembles a
classroom setting. We have
just finished school, and now
we rightfully want a break.
If it is true that we could be
anywhere else right now, then
why should 1200 juniors all
across the state of Ohio came
to the little college town of
Bowling Green?
From the very first meeting
all of us had with American
Legion members, the same
phrase kept being repeated to
describe the week, A week
to shape a lifetime. We all
come from very different
backgrounds. Thus, asking the
question Why are you here?
brought up many different
responses. Jared Hochwalt in
Abele City is here because
he wanted to get a feeling
for life after college, and to
become more mature. Joseph
Poiry, also of Abele is here be-

Photo: Isaac Noland, Hetuck Counselor

The Hetuck Staff drops the hottest mixtape of Boys State

cause he feels that it is a good

program and will look good
on a resume or application.
Derek Burk, also of Abele
is here because his brother
went through the program and
enjoyed it; so, Derek thought
that he would enjoy himself as
well. The 1200 delegates will
have 1200 different answers to
that simple question.
According to consultant Dan
Willis, Buckeye Boys State is
about all of that listed above.
When the delegates are placed
in an unusual setting when

they apply themselves they

do far more than they ever
expected. The program is so
successful because everyone
gets something slightly different out of it. So the time has
come to get to work! Creating
a whole government in one
week may seem challenging,
but with our counselors it will
be a breeze! No matter why
we have come, we will all
leave being very distinguished
members of society. Lets all
have a great week to shape a
lifetime!

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Federalist Party Platform

Social Issues:
Keep death penalty with reforms
Reform the prison system to emphasize rehabilitation
Abortion (refrain from discussion but lean pro life)
More assistance to young mothers (teenagers)
Pro legalization of Marijuana (same restrictions as alcohol)
Pro 2nd amendment, loose gun regulations. 4 day waiting period
Education:
Emphasis on career tech, ensure availability
Emphasize CC+ (Cut grades 7-8)
Increase credit cap to 35 credits
Increase funding for vouchers for private schools
Localize curriculum
Economy:
Balance the budget
Aim for a flat income tax of 3% after budget is balanced
Privatize roads+ maintenance
Take advantage of oil and gas (extraction)
Extractive tax on natural resources
Legalize gambling w/ heavy taxes
Law Enforcement:
Body cams on officers
Support police unions
More stringent physical fitness requirements for police officers
No civil asset forfeiture
Medicaid/Medicare:
Privatize Medicaid, maintain status quo on Medicare
State supplements on VA loans and medical care (with increased oversight)

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Nationalist Party Platform

Military
Increase the number of available scholarships to attend ROTC which will lead to
better unit and military cohesion
To reward and care for veterans, they will be granted substantial benefits
To best please soldiers serving overseas, new technological advancements will be
implemented and granted for the use to stay connected with family and friends
Rights
We endorse government laws and regulations that protect religious conscience
and we believe in respecting the human dignity of every person born or protected
under the constitution
All citizens have the right to bear arms including assault rifles and automatic
weapons at the age of 18 with a state issued license.
All citizens have the right to free and unrestricted speech including but not limited to hate speech
Poverty
Create jobs by promoting non-profit utilities
Partner with organizations that serve the needy to educate and provide services
Education
Lower the cost of higher level education
We support the reform of Common Core in Ohio
Raise high school graduation percent rates to above 80%
Environment
We support the upkeep of government land and subsidizing farmers
We support fracking on private land
Crime
Preserve the eighth amendment, punishment equal to the crime
Mentally handicapped inmates receive rehabilitation
Taxation
Progressive tax rates
Trim back entitlement spending

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Sunday Evening
Assembly
for a lifetime.

Photo By: Liam Davis of Sklenicka

A special guest speaks before BBS

delegates
Soren Gran
Hetuck Editor-in-Chief

The beginning of 2015

American Legion Buckeye Boys State ended with
an extensive assembly that
demonstrated what Boys State
is all about. Delegates were
welcomed enthusiastically and
got a first taste of Boys State
and its American values.
The assembly was highlighted by speeches from Bowling
Green State University President Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey,
City of Bowling Green Mayor
Dick Edwards, Buckeye Boys
State President Paul Wiehe,
State Senator Randy Gardner,
and Ohio American Legion

State Commander David Hilliard. Since Sunday, June 14,

was Flag Day, Carmen Scott
delivered a special speech
about respect for the American
flag and what the flag stands
for.
The speeches reminded the
delegates of how privileged
we are. Few have the opportunity to attend Buckeye
Boys State and learn about
leadership from some of the
greatest leaders in our country at a fantastic and generous university. Few have the
privilege of living in the U.S.
and experiencing freedom that
is only a dream in many parts
of the world.
However, it is our duty to
take the responsibilities with
the privileges. Although we
consider voting a right, to
many it is a privilege or even
a wish. Therefore it is our
responsibility to participate
in the democratic process.
Our freedom is a privilege
gained by those who made the
ultimate sacrifice. Therefore, it
is our responsibility to protect our freedom and to show
respect for those who have
served.
The assembly was lengthy
but interesting. We learned
about the opportunities at
Bowling Green State University and the $1,000 scholar-

ship for Boys State participants who attend BGSU. We

saw examples of people who
participated in Boys State
and Girls State and put their
leadership to use, like Dr.
Mazey and Mayor Edwards.
Most importantly, we were
reminded of why we came to
Boys State: to learn lessons
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