Little Apple Times

David Schneider of Manhattan plans to vote on Nov. 3 and he has simple advice to other potential voters who are uncertain if they will cast a ballot.

“Do your research,” Schneider said. “Talk to people who might know a little more than you do, somebody you trust. Ask questions.”

If after doing their research, they still don’t feel comfortable, Schneider recommends that they abstain from voting.

“If you can’t make up your mind after going to somebody that you trust and you can’t make an informed decision on your own, those are the kinds of people – I hate to say it – that probably shouldn’t [vote,]” he said. “But I encourage everybody to reach out and hopefully get the information they need to make that informed decision. I encourage everybody to vote and reach out and decide who those people are that they are going to support.”

For his part, Schneider plans to vote in every contest on the ballot.

Pro-life is a big issue for him as is the Second Amendment and the candidate’s position on a possible Convention of States.

The latter movement wants to convene states to discuss possible Constitutional Amendments to limit the power of the federal government.

“Our convention would only allow the states to discuss amendments that, ‘limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints and place term limits on federal officials,’” Schneider said, quoting the movement's website. “So it all boils down to one question: Who do you think should decide what’s best for you and your family? You, or the feds? We’d vote for the American people every single time.”

Where candidates stand on a Convention of States is “something near and dear to my heart, especially in the state legislative races,” said Schneider.

He is also concerned about where politicians stand on taxes, particularly the Kansas state sales tax and income tax.