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EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION NOTICE

 

Employee: Michael Leavitt

 

Due to dismal failure in fulfilling your oath of office,
your employment as Governor is hereby terminated.

See Pink Slip Introduction    See Supervisor Section Below


 

 

Employee Profile of:

Michael Leavitt

 

Employed Since:

1992

 

Current Position:

Governor

 

Party Affiliation:

Republican

2003 Peformance Report updated score:

—89%
(scale of -100 to +100)

  Average House/Senate Republican score: -19%
  Average House/Senate Democrat score: -54%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUSE FOR TERMINATION:
(Extremely Condensed)

Aiding & Abetting the Slaughter of Unborn Children

Refused to call a special session to force the legislature to reconsider its failure to end taxpayer funding of abortion on demand. (See our extended summaries of HB 123 S6, 2003 session and Refusal to Prevent Infanticide, Interim Actions)

Refused to call a special session to force the legislature to reconsider its failure to end partial birth abortions. (See our extended summary of HB 241, 2003 session and Refusal to Prevent Infanticide, Interim Actions)

Refused to call a special session to force the legislature to reconsider its failure to ensure that a resolution passed the Senate urging the U.S. Congress to send the states a constitutional amendment to protect the life of the unborn. (See our extended summary of HJR 10, 2002 session)

Refused to call a special session to force the legislature to reconsider its failure to ensure that a resolution passed the Senate urging the U.S. Congress to send the states a constitutional amendment to protect the life of the unborn. (See our extended summary of HJR 17, 2000 session)

Condoning Torture & Murder of Religious Victims in China

Refused to sign a pledge of support for the religious freedoms of the Falon Gong faith, who areby the thousandsimprisoned, drugged, barbarically tortured, raped, brainwashed, and murdered by the Chinese government. (See our extended summary of Condoning Torture & Murder of Religious Victims in China)

Attacking the Right of Self Defense

Nominated to the Utah Supreme Court Judge Ronald Nehring, who led the judiciary’s defiance of state law by refusing to install gun-storage lockers outside courtrooms. (See our extended summary of Nehring Confirmation, 2003 session)

Vetoed a bill to allow foster parents to retain their right to defend their families. (See our extended summary of HB 287, 2002 session.

Signed into law a bill to retroactively (ex post facto) and permanently end all gun rights for conscientious objectors, people who committed non-violent felonies within the last 7 years, and those who have recovered from mental illness. (See our extended summary of HB 161, 2000 session)

Signed into law a bill to retroactively (ex post facto) and permanently end all gun rights for conscientious objectors, people who committed non-violent felonies within the last 7 years, and those who have recovered from mental illness. (See our extended summary of SB 72, 2000 session)

Signed into law a bill to punish citizens who desire to defend themselves by doubling the concealed carry renewal fee. (See our extended summary of HB 237, 1999 session)

Destroying Parental Rights

Vetoed a bill that restricted unqualified government school employees and child welfare employees from practicing psychiatry.  Government employees are strong-arming parents to put their children on mind-altering drugs. (See our extended summary of HB 123 S4, 2002 session)

Signed into law a bill to attack and harass home and private school families by forcing them to report to, and cater to, the whims of state bureaucrats. (See our extended summary of HB 85, 1999 session)

Gross Abuse of Taxpayers

Signed into law a bill to establish a corporate welfare fund and force Utah taxpayers to guarantee up to $20 million in losses each year. (See our extended summary of HB 240 S1, 2003 session)

Signed into law a bill to increase taxes on all sales, including catalog and Internet purchases projected to cost the taxpayers $130 million. (See our extended summary of SB 147 S1, 2003 session)

Signed into law a nearly $20 million state and local sales tax increase on satellite and cable TV subscriptions. (See our extended summary of SB 213 S3, 2003 session)

Signed into law a bill to authorize a $12 million bond for the Soldier Hollow golf course. (See our extended summary of SB 65, 2001 session)

Twice vetoed bills to stop local governments from holding sneak elections to raise taxes. (See our extended summaries of HB 89, 1999 session and HB 73, 1998 session)

Racial & Religious Discrimination

Signed into law a bill to support segregation by mandating that racial information be included on drivers’ licenses. (See our extended summary of HB 101 S1, 2002 session)

Property Confiscation Without Due Process

Nominated radical confiscation zealot, Wasatch County Attorney Derek Pullan, to the Utah Fourth District Court.  Pullan is a leading advocate of confiscating property without due process.  (See our extended summary of Derek Pullan Confirmation, Interim Actions)

Signed into law a bill to eliminate jury trials in property confiscation cases and remove the requirement that a complaint be "verified on oath or affirmation." (See our extended summary of SB 253, 1996 session)

Discrimination Against U.S. Citizens

Has recognized Mexican drivers licenses as valid forms of identification, encouraging more illegal aliens to invade Utah, including potential terrorists. (See "Mexican ID cards welcomed in Utah," by Diana Urbani, Deseret News, June 4, 2003)

Signed into law a bill to discriminate against U.S. citizens by allowing illegal aliens to receive in-state tuition rates at Utah colleges and universities. (See our extended summary of HB 144, 2002 session)

Perpetuating Mammoth Government

Signed into law a bill to reauthorize all 54 state entities and programs scheduled to end (sunset) before the 2003 session. (See our extended summary of HB 246, 2002 session)

Destroying Voter Confidence

Has attempted, despite growing security concerns and citizen resistance, to force electronic voting down the throats of the Utah electorate.  (See our extended summary of Electronic Voting Fraud, Interim Actions)

Vetoed a bill to end Soviet-style sham elections for state school board members.  The current process allows the governor to select the candidates that will be placed on the voter ballot. (See our extended summary of SB 40, 1997 session)

Fear & Intimidation

Repeatedly held major "Spring Gala" fundraisers just prior to his deadline for approving or vetoing bills passed by the state legislature. (Sources: Associated Press, Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News, Ogden Standard Examiner)

Socialized Health Care

Signed into law a bill to force insurers to offer catastrophic mental health coverage. (See our extended summary of HB 35, 2000 session)

Signed into law a bill to force citizens to pay higher premiums for health insurance that covers certain emergency medical treatments. (See our extended summary of HB 185, 2000 session)

Signed into law a bill to institute socialized health insurancepaid for by Utah taxpayers. (See our extended summary of HB 137, 1998 session)

Undermining Property Rights

Signed into law a bill to establish a massive pseudo-government bureaucracy empowered to strip Utahns of their property rights. (See our extended summary of HB 119, 1999 session)

Creating a Nanny State

Signed into law a bill to harass citizens by forcing police to become seat belt nannies. (See our extended summary of SB 12, 2000 session)

Unjust Incarceration

Signed into law a bill to allow judges and unelected court commissioners to commit and incarcerate citizens for increasingly vague and nebulous reasons. (See our extended summary of SB 27, 2003 session)

Contaminating the Public Water System

Signed into law a bill to "streamline" the water fluoridation process, making it easier to add "medication" (industrial "fluoride" contaminated with lead and arsenic) into the public water system. (See our extended summary of HB 405 S1, 1998 session)

Denial of Representation

Signed into law a bill to rob citizens of the right to vote for the county sheriff of their choice. (See our extended summary of HB 194, 2003 session)

Feigning Resistance to Tyrannical Federal Land Policies

Talked tough to win over a crowd of Utah Republican state delegates, but did nothing substantive in the war against increasing federal tyranny over lands that rightfully belong to the State of Utah. (See the video clip of his speech in 2000.)

Violating Public Promises

Flagrantly broke his 1992 campaign promise to run "not more than two terms  — and then return to the private sector."  Also broke his 2000 campaign promise to not seek a federal appointment if re-elected. (Source: "Leavitt headed to EPA," Dan Harrie, Salt Lake Tribune, August 12, 2003)

Embracing Sodomites

Formally welcomed the Utah Gay Rodeo Association to Utah (UGRA). (Read his letter in .pdf format. Visit the UGRA Website and scan "Tracy Aviary's Tidbits" to learn more about the organization.)

Condoning Government Abuse & Negligence

Signed into law a bill to force Utah courts to limit the damages that are awarded to innocent victims who are abused (to include death) by government agencies or employees. (See our extended summary of SB 225, 2003 session)

 

Mr. Leavitt, we hope that this change will provide you with an opportunity to reflect upon your poor performance and lack of integrity.  We wish you success in your future non-political endeavors.

Signature:                         .  Date:           .

Position: Supervisor/Citizen

 

 

 

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Address: 210 State Capitol Bldg, Utah 84114-1202
Office: (801) 538-1000
Fax: (801) 538-1528
E-mail: governor@state.ut.us

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