Gene Smith for Governor

[GeneSmith 197]

 

I wanted to post this here from the recommendation of one of the officers on the forums. By clicking on that you'll see all of the things I'm against or for and I'm free to answer any questions you have about my campaign anytime. Thank you for taking time to read this, thank you.

[KenBlackout 61]

Thank you Mr. Smith for posting here.

Its an honor to meet you and be able to ask you some questions if you don't mind answering:

In case of a huge increase of crime would private security companies be considered?

If Elected would you request a police escort?

How would you determine who becomes the police chief/would their be a vote?

What are you're views on low level drug crimes?

 

@GeneSmith

Edited January 30, 2017 by Kracken

[GeneSmith 197]

9 minutes ago, Kracken said:

Thank you Mr. Smith for posting here.

Its an honor to meet you and be able to ask you some questions if you don't mind answering:

In case of a huge increase of crime would private security companies be considered?

If Elected would you request a police escort?

How would you determine who becomes the police chief/would their be a vote?

What are you're views on low level drug crimes?

Thank you for your questions and I'll answer them to the absolute best of my abilities.

 

In case of a huge increase of crime would private security companies be considered?: It wouldn't be considered unless it made into a bigger problem then our police can't handle. And the reason for them would be to simulate the national guard or the army. Just to help protect citizens in the case of danger.

If Elected would you request a police escort?: I may as for one on the way to my destination, but I wouldn't want to waste police resources when they could be doing something far better than follow me around. I think the only time I would request it is when I'm first elected and driving to my office.

How would you determine who becomes the police chief/would their be a vote?: I feel that should be left up to the department at hand (the voting that is) and some of the citizens in that area. I think it would probably go by real life prerequisites.

What are you're views on low level drug crimes? If you mean small offensives like possession of a small amount of marijuana then I say they will be arrested for possession and then set off on a probationary period for about a month. But then again I would like to see how the officers handle it and give the proper response.

If I didn't answer your questions properly please tell me and I'll try again. If you have anymore questions please ask and I'll try to the best of my abilities. Thank you and I hope that your future career goes very well.

[KenBlackout 61]

@GeneSmith

Thank you so much for the responses and yes they were answered very well but in return a few more questions:

Probation? (What do you mean by this will we now have to hire probation officers or will the governor have staff for that)

What is you're idea for police funding?

How will you bring the businesses and the police together? (community growth)

[GeneSmith 197]

6 minutes ago, Kracken said:

@GeneSmith

Thank you so much for the responses and yes they were answered very well but in return a few more questions:

Probation? (What do you mean by this will we now have to hire probation officers or will the governor have staff for that)

What is you're idea for police funding?

How will you bring the businesses and the police together? (community growth)

Probation? (What do you mean by this will we now have to hire probation officers or will the governor have staff for that): If there is an opportunity for me to hire actual probation officers then I will. But if that's not possible I will pay my own staff for that to ensure criminals have somebody to turn to.

What is you're idea for police funding?: Well my plan is to use government funding from taxes to help pay for police and firefighter equipment and help doctors get the latest in education for helping the people. If my estimation is anywhere near what I assumed then we should have more than enough or just reaching the goal for police salaries and firefighters.

How will you bring the businesses and the police together? (community growth) Easy, fundraisers for the police. Help finding for the police and bring the community and police closer together. Fun games of paintball and events. It's something I'll further plan later on but for now that's about all I've got for it.

Again, anymore questions please feel free to ask. I'm enjoying answering.

[looper1235 11]

I will vote for you genesmith

[uncannierlink 225]

Your tax plan will leave no funding for public servants and completely devalue currency from inflation! Free healthcare means that NO ONE will work as EMS. Sorry, but you will not be getting my vote. I like my economies functioning.

[KenBlackout 61]

@uncannierlink I believe you are misjudging the tax plan but in case I am wrong I would love to see you're logic and experience behind this.

[GeneSmith 197]

7 hours ago, uncannierlink said:

Your tax plan will leave no funding for public servants and completely devalue currency from inflation! Free healthcare means that NO ONE will work as EMS. Sorry, but you will not be getting my vote. I like my economies functioning.

If there is free healthcare it means there will be a bigger reason for EMS. It means more people would call for an emergency and with my tax plan we will have plenty of money. The average citizen will be in the middle class which means their taxes will be in the mid range. That gives more for government spending.

3 hours ago, Kracken said:

@uncannierlink I believe you are misjudging the tax plan but in case I am wrong I would love to see you're logic and experience behind this.

Also, the entire plan is to help keep money in civilian pockets and help fund police, firefighters and doctors better. So EMS workers will be sought after and it'll be a good job to have for making money.

[uncannierlink 225]

21 hours ago, Kracken said:

@uncannierlink I believe you are misjudging the tax plan but in case I am wrong I would love to see you're logic and experience behind this.

No problem. I love talking about economics.

 

First point regarding inflation: Property taxes serve 2 purposes. 1st, is to make sure people do not abandon their homes and is an indicator of whether or not someone is still a resident of the house (in non-RP terms, if they still play the game) 

However, there 2nd purpose, is where i object to your plan. You see, taxes serve as a way for currency to be REMOVED from the economy, as currency will be continually generated, and never really destroyed, if it isn't removed form the economy, it will lead to inflation, as everyone will eventually have millions of dollars. But when everyone is a millionaire.... no one is.

 

As far as our health care plan, basically there needs to be an incentive not to death if you know a medic can resurrect you, and that "punishment" for dying should be a "fee" you have to pay the medic for doing their job. People don't get chronic illness is the game. The only medical service that exists is EMS. 

17 hours ago, GeneSmith said:

Also, the entire plan is to help keep money in civilian pockets and help fund police, firefighters and doctors better. So EMS workers will be sought after and it'll be a good job to have for making money.

These people work for the government. They get paid FROM TAXES. If you decrease tax, you also have to decrease someone's budget.

Edited January 31, 2017 by uncannierlink

[KenBlackout 61]

@uncannierlink I love what you have said and really enjoy the insight. I think @GeneSmith might have more to say about all of this. I am just helping people voice their opinions and their views on how things should work. Also @uncannierlink I would love to learn more about you're plans for this bank if it is exactly that.

[GeneSmith 197]

2 hours ago, uncannierlink said:

No problem. I love talking about economics.

 

First point regarding inflation: Property taxes serve 2 purposes. 1st, is to make sure people do not abandon their homes and is an indicator of whether or not someone is still a resident of the house (in non-RP terms, if they still play the game) 

However, there 2nd purpose, is where i object to your plan. You see, taxes serve as a way for currency to be REMOVED from the economy, as currency will be continually generated, and never really destroyed, if it isn't removed form the economy, it will lead to inflation, as everyone will eventually have millions of dollars. But when everyone is a millionaire.... no one is.

 

As far as our health care plan, basically there needs to be an incentive not to death if you know a medic can resurrect you, and that "punishment" for dying should be a "fee" you have to pay the medic for doing their job. People don't get chronic illness is the game. The only medical service that exists is EMS. 

These people work for the government. They get paid FROM TAXES. If you decrease tax, you also have to decrease someone's budget.

I hear you. If you have any suggestions I'm open to hear them. 

But from what I understand there won't be much of a lower class to begin with. I understand what you're saying for the inflation and the fee. But why would inflation occurr when I'm not giving more money. Please, correct me if I'm wrong because I most likely am. The way I was taught about inflation was that it only occurs when there is too much money making money useless. That wouldn't be my plan. It would be to simply to keep money in pockets. Sure there are going to be ways to spend that money you have 

Car Insurance 

Home Owners Insurance 

And I can only assume they'd buy food as well. Now I understand why you say inflation could happen. So what do you think I should change? I'm open for suggestions.

 

[uncannierlink 225]

12 hours ago, GeneSmith said:

I hear you. If you have any suggestions I'm open to hear them. 

But from what I understand there won't be much of a lower class to begin with. I understand what you're saying for the inflation and the fee. But why would inflation occurr when I'm not giving more money. Please, correct me if I'm wrong because I most likely am. The way I was taught about inflation was that it only occurs when there is too much money making money useless. That wouldn't be my plan. It would be to simply to keep money in pockets. Sure there are going to be ways to spend that money you have 

Car Insurance 

Home Owners Insurance 

And I can only assume they'd buy food as well. Now I understand why you say inflation could happen. So what do you think I should change? I'm open for suggestions.

 

Well buying food doesn't remove value from the economy as the Devs have confirmed there will be farming in the game. Basically estate tax serves as one of the only ways for currency to be removed from the system. 

 

If you want to keep taxes low, that's fine, just don't get rid of them entirely (though if estate taxes are too low, you will have a lot of inactive houses on the server, so adjust based on circumstances).

 

Inflation occurs when there is too much money in circulation. In RL, money is only created by the government, in Identity, money is created by selling to NPCs. Keep in mind, what's important is not how much money people have in their pockets, what's important is how much their money's worth. 

[GeneSmith 197]

On 2/1/2017 at 9:02 AM, uncannierlink said:

Well buying food doesn't remove value from the economy as the Devs have confirmed there will be farming in the game. Basically estate tax serves as one of the only ways for currency to be removed from the system. 

 

If you want to keep taxes low, that's fine, just don't get rid of them entirely (though if estate taxes are too low, you will have a lot of inactive houses on the server, so adjust based on circumstances).

 

Inflation occurs when there is too much money in circulation. In RL, money is only created by the government, in Identity, money is created by selling to NPCs. Keep in mind, what's important is not how much money people have in their pockets, what's important is how much their money's worth. 

I would like to speak to you in a PM about some things.