BAINBRIDGE, IN -- Darrell Goldman's first foray into politics is producing a good amount of goodwill for both his candidacy and his goal in moving the libertarian agenda forward.
The Bainbridge corporate site coordinator is running on the party's platform of bringing our current system under control. Current spending efforts by the federal government exacerbate the problems Goldman sees necessary in addressing.
Brian Boyce reports in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star about Goldman's run for the Indiana Statehouse in an article highlighting the three contestants.
Goldman encourages voters to “use their imagination” and think about what life would be like with an additional 55 percent or more of their income at their disposal.
“…without all of those taxes,” he said. “People really are capable of taking care of themselves.”
Goldman blames most of the state- and federal-level problems on “bloated governments.”
“I think one of the problems in this country is that people don’t trust their governments anymore,” he said, citing his faith in the Constitution and the principles it espouses.
Goldman graduated from South Knox High School before earning an associate’s degree in chemistry from Vincennes University and a bachelor in science from the University of Southern Indiana.
When asked of his political experience, Goldman notes his 55 years as an American citizen.
“I’ve been a Libertarian for 10 years and have financially supported my party, but I’ve always felt guilty about not offering more of my time,” he said.
And regarding the traditional two-party system, Goldman recounts the nation’s first president’s prophecy.
“George Washington said parties would be the downfall of the country,” he said.
Goldman said the Libertarians have been at “the forefront of property tax reform,” advocating “incremental changes” with the long-term goal of total elimination of the tax.
Goldman said if elected, he will measure every proposed bill against the backdrop of the Indiana and American constitutions.
