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As we mourn the tragic loss of lives from the recent attack against this country, we must also consider its adverse impact on the economy, and what we must do to offset those impacts. One way to help the economy is to re-examine and adjust regulations that stifle economic activity.

Regulations that deny landowners the right to use and develop their land and natural resources to their economic potential fall in this category. Also, unreasonable development charges, conditions and overly burdensome procedures unduly restrict much needed economic activity. Unnecessary regulations which impose costs to the economy while providing little or no public benefits should be eliminated.

Reasonable development and utilization of resources will provide economic stimulus in many areas. It will provide jobs and support a wide range of businesses, directly and indirectly, from manufacturing to services of all kinds. It will help provide needed income taxes and property taxes for schools and government at all levels, including funds to combat terrorism.

The economies of our country and state were in a depressed condition prior to the attack. Now, it's even more important we restore and strengthen them as quickly as possible.

The time to act is now.