Munoz: Born in Colombia, Made in America

By Tito Muñoz

I like to tell people that I may have been born in Colombia, but I was made in the United States of America.

When I became an American citizen in 2008 after emigrating from my native country, I began to get more involved in the political process. In fact, shortly after attending a rally for John McCain that year, I was given the nickname “Tito the Builder” by vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. It was because of my ownership of a small commercial construction company that she coined the name, but I believe I was noticed because I was not afraid to speak up and give voice to the dissatisfaction with the trajectory of the country.

Because of my love of America and the opportunities and promise it represents, I have formed a Political Action Committee – TitoPAC – and I am exploring the possibility of a candidacy for the Virginia General Assembly.

In order to unshackle free enterprise, empower people to make their own decisions about their lives and their families, create jobs and move our economy forward, there are obvious steps that should be taken. In the coming weeks I will continue speaking to voters in Northern Virginia to hear their ideas about how we might make government less burdensome and meddlesome in Virginia.

In my view, there are a handful of core issues that affect nearly all aspects of our daily lives. Job creation, economic expansion, sensible tax policies, energy exploration, transportation and educational opportunities are all areas that present different problems and challenges, but are nonetheless interrelated and should work in concert to allow people to achieve the American Dream.

Perhaps the most overriding concern people have today is the state of the economy and job creation in Virginia. We must tear down barriers that prevent small businesses from expanding and growing jobs in our communities, and that means less restrictive regulations and more realistic and flexible tax policies. The fewer obstacles there are to a person attempting to conduct commerce, the more likely it is that a business will be able to flourish and hire new employees.

Exploration for our own energy resources in Virginia goes hand-in-hand with new employment opportunities and economic prosperity. It makes no sense to grumble about our dependence on foreign oil and rising gas prices, while simultaneously thwarting our ability to drill for oil and natural gas off our own shores. Gov. McDonnell and other supporters of energy independence are in need of more partners in Richmond to allow us to tap our resources, create jobs, generate investment and revenue, and send the federal government a coherent message that we want the ability to control our own economic destiny in the Commonwealth.

While we are pursuing avenues to increase job creation and achieve true energy independence, we must also continue to address our transportation needs. Nowhere else is the problem more readily visible than in Northern Virginia. We must seek ways to relieve congestion – through innovative means – without raising taxes.

Finally, while Virginia boasts a public education system that would be the envy of many other states, there are improvements to be made. Too often the argument comes down to a simple comparison of spending rates, teacher salaries and construction of new schools. While those are important policy questions to be sure, I believe the greatest offense in public schooling is keeping children trapped in failing schools – whether in Prince William, Fairfax, Virginia Beach or Tazewell. Educational choice for parents and students means greater freedom and a better chance for all children to rise to their greatest potential.

I came to America for a better life and more opportunities to succeed. While working with my Conservative Hispanic Coalition, Americans for Prosperity, FreedomWorks, and the Tea Party, it became clear to me that there are many others who agree that government very often is an impediment to achievement and success. Whether a natural born citizen or a legal immigrant, every Virginian and American deserves the same access I had: to be made in the United States of America.

Tito Munoz is the owner of a small commercial construction company. A conservative activist, he also hosts “America Eres TU” (America Is You) broadcast from Radio WURA 920AM in Quantico, Virginia, and nationally and internationally via Ustream. A naturalized citizen, he lives in Prince William County, Virginia with his wife Deborah. For more information, please visit www.TitoPAC.org or follow Tito on Facebook and Twitter.

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