{"id":361,"date":"2010-12-28T14:10:15","date_gmt":"2010-12-28T20:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iowappa.com\/?p=361"},"modified":"2010-12-28T14:10:15","modified_gmt":"2010-12-28T20:10:15","slug":"we-have-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iowappa.com\/?p=361","title":{"rendered":"We Have Issues…"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\u2026both personally and professionally.\u00a0 If we didn\u2019t carry these issues, we most likely would join the ranks of everyday Americans leading average, but seemingly happy, financially secure lives.\u00a0 After all, why care about voting rights?\u00a0 The people we vote for typically lose \u2013 what\u2019s the point?\u00a0 Privacy? Heck, if it means sacrificing liberty for some temporary personal safety go ahead Uncle Sam\u2014take it, we aren\u2019t using it.\u00a0 Speaking of safety, what is so wrong about locking up the \u201cbad guy\u201d and throwing away the key?\u00a0 As a matter of fact, maybe we should bring back the firing squad.\u00a0 People suffering needlessly because of outdated drug policies may warrant a passing shrug.\u00a0 And seriously\u2014open meetings and public records? We don\u2019t have time to attend boring government meetings\u2014so why care?\u00a0 Well, since we continue to lead painful yet fulfilling lives, we continue to care about\u2014issues.<\/p>\n

The concept of an issues-based public policy firm evolved from witnessing how important liberties were being lost or watered down. The current trend for several highly funded non-profits is to locate attractive issues for fund-raising opportunities or media attention.\u00a0 This process has deflected attention away from a good number of fundamental freedoms.\u00a0 The issues we selected to target aren\u2019t sexy, but we want them defended.\u00a0 Happily, our subscribers feel the same way.\u00a0 It is also why we offer grant writing and other support services, such as workshops on the legislative process, using layperson terminology to empower organizations and individuals working towards positive change.<\/p>\n

The reason we define separately the issues to support is out of respect to our subscribers. We both have been members of organizations where we strongly supported some of the issues, but outright opposed one or two others.\u00a0 Our approach not only allows people the opportunity to only support the issues with which they agree, it also gives legislators a more accurate reading of how our subscribers feel about these issues.<\/p>\n

We are open to exploring other issues that fit our mission:<\/p>\n

To foster an environment that strengthens efforts to uphold Constitutional Freedoms and related social issues by empowering both individuals and groups using technology, legislative advocacy, and targeted communication.<\/p>\n

If you think you have an issue that fits, please contact us at:<\/em> 515\/635-5335 or insight@iowappa.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Stephanie & Marty <\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em>\u00a9 Copyright 2010.\u00a0 Fawkes-Lee & Ryan.\u00a0 All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n


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