Volume 14, Issue 5 Lincoln, Nebraska Friday, June 8, 2012

The Race is On Carrick Perlinger, Brent Comstock vie for Governor

Cornhusker Cornhusker Boys’ Boys’ State State Alumni

@huskerboysstate #CBS2012 cornhuskerboysstate.org We Apologize... As the editor of the Cornhusker Boys’ State Newspaper, I strive to make the newspaper as diverse in opinion as possible. We live in a society where people have different opinions, and I want all opinions represented - tion of the “Bulletin” two articles were published supporting Jane Kleeb in the Keystone XL Pipeline debate. Althoughin “The Bulletin.” “The Bulletin” However, supports as an editor, different I failed opinions, to fulfill articles one of representing my duties to the impartiality. opposition In side yesterday’s should have edi printed in the same edition, and such articles were not written in favor. I cannot apologize fully enough to make up for my error. -Trevor Sorensen, Editor of “The Bulletin” Caucuses

Nationalist Federalists By: Joshua Johnson By: Joshua Johnson Yesterday, the Nationalist Party nominated Yesterday, the Federalist Party nominated Carrick Perlinger as their candidate for the up- Brent Comstock as their candidate for Governor coming Boys State Gubernatorial election. He will in the upcoming Gubernatorial election. Mr. Com- face off against the Federalist Candidate Brent stock is currently the Mayor of Batan and will Comstock in the general election. Perlinger is cur- surely use this fact to boost his campaign. But that rently the Mayor of Valley Forge and will no doubt isn’t all the experience Mayor Comstock has; he is use his position as Mayor to bolster his campaign. also a successful entrepreneur. On the issues May- Mayor Perlinger announced his opposition to the or Comstock has proven to be a moderate and has legalization of marijuana during the Nationalist said that he can appeal to both sides of an issue. Caucus but also stated that he is in favor of Civil Unions for Same-Sex couples.

Justice at Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: Alex Varon – Valley Forge Associate Justices of the Supreme Court: Boys State Alex Brechbill – Valley Forge By: Alex Varon Benjamin Burmester – Belleau Wood After a tedious selection process Tuesday night, Spencer Creal – Manila Bay the Judicial positions for the 72nd session of Boys’ Jared Knust – Bunker Hill State has been determined; Here are your 2012 Jacob Tierra – Gettysburg Boys’ State judicial members: Austin Wendt – Manila Bay Trial Judges: Lincoln County: District Ct. Judge, Seth Hunt – Manila Bay District Ct. Judge, Skyler Teten – Alamo County Judge, Thomas Sandoz – Alamo County Judge, Anthony Weber - Bataan Washington County: County Judge, Mitch Kampschneider – V. Forge County Judge, Aaron Weisman – Yorktown District Ct. Judge, Ethan Cox – Valley Forge 2 up in those areas. fundraisers. Being the fantastic sledding Tomasevicz came to the town it is, Shelby really helped University of Nebraska to study Them out. They held a golf tour- electrical engineering. He orig- nament, a steak feed, as well as to the inally had a strong interest in a street dance. Together, they playing football at UNL. He was raised an outstanding $25,000. gold successful in tryouts, beating 117 He gave the message that there By: Alex VanAckeren and other hopefuls to join the team are several ways to be a lead- along with two others. He played er. Of those, two of his favorites Zach Miller scout running back, which he are leading through words and was a little disappointed about leading through example. Even It’s not too often a person because he wanted to be a start- though he came from a relatively can be in the presence of someone ing running back. Later he went small town in Nebraska, Curt To- who has competed in the Olym- on to graduate school for electri- masevicz persevered, took charge pics, let alone someone who has cal engineering. One day, he was of his destiny, and became an ex- won a gold medal in the Olympics. working out and ran into a young cellent Olympic Bobsledder. Thursday, United States Olympic woman who was on the US Wom- Bobsled Gold-Medalist Curt Toma- en’s Olympic Bobsled Team. He sevicz spoke the Boys’ and Girls’ thought it sounded interesting, Staters in Kimball Hall. Growing and wanted to learn more. In up in Shelby, Nebraska, Tomase- fact, it wasn’t until he was twen- vicz was involved in several activ- ities. He played sports and was even in speech (only because he Canadaty-three for when time he trials, saw where his first he wanted to meet girls, mind you). madebobsled. the USA He flew #2 team up to and Calgary, trav- eled the world representing our as his mother wouldn’t allow him great country. He quickly became toHe havehad toa Nintendo,find things as he most enjoyed, kids a natural at “sled pushing”. his age did. He was an advocate of As an Olympian, he doesn’t the small town living and its pos- receive pay. As a result, he and itive effects on the youth growing his teammates must have several

was a speaker. Mr. Osborne talks to us about being osborne leaders. He gave us examples of not giving up, and

was one of his former players. He was a 190-pound shocks with linemanrefusing andto let was your from fire a smalldie. One high of school. those Theyexamples sent him footage that wasn’t good because of the lights, appearance so they told the player that he could walk on. The By: Jacob Greenough and player did amazing. He actually ended up playing 12 Coleman Baker years in the NFL and now is coaching a football team. a wallet on the ground with money in it. Whether Yesterday after the speaker Dr. Sara Imhof, youMr. Osborne take the also money talked insider about or character. if you search Say you for find the Boys’ State was given a special surprise. As Mr. person, it reveals your character. He just wanted to Zabawa introduced our guest, the applause began. show us what kind of people we should be. It was an Then with an uproar of applause and photos Tom invigorating experience to have Mr. Osborne to take Osborne took the stage. Tom Osborne is one of the time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. most known Nebraska’s of all time. He has his time in Husker Football and also in politics. But to day he 3 legislature of the gets negative character rating of a man By: Nick Oivatt By: Coleman Baker

So Tom Osborne came here today, no big deal. how the legislature works. Although no lobbying was going on,As athere lobbyist were for a my number PAC, I gotof opportunities to see first-hand to The man was a beacon on the stage, and “examine” the Boys’ State Legislature. It was quite im- from the second Mr. Zabawa called him to the pressive to see how everything was organized and run stage, he had each and every one of our individ- by the Legislature. There wasn’t much oversight from ual attentions. We all expected him to talk about - football, or something similar, but instead he ing passed unanimously. However, the second bill did caught us all off guard when he veered to a deep- notthe farecounselors. so well. BobFrom Leddy’s the start, proposed the first environmental bill on bully er subject: Character. The character of a man, he bill wanted to create an agency to explore new energy said, is the one thing you can never lose. Your options ranging from nuclear to hydrogen fuel cells. popularity may wan, as may your wealth, but as for the character of a man, it will never leave him. wanted to eliminate the whole second section due to He spoke of integrity; the fortifying of itsIt was massive postponed length indefinitely. and informative After nature; that the the majority whole truth and honor within our minds, and then act- process was a mess. Amendments were added to it as ing upon them. You do this, he said, by being hon- well as shot down. In the end, it was voted upon as is est, and by keeping your promises. He also pro- and passed with a 24-21 vote. Four abstained and, in ceeded to speak of the Greeks. Great, astounding theory, could have had a huge impact on the decision. people. He told about how they stressed the im- The bill was barely passed and was highly controver- portance of balance in our lives between three sial. One huge challenge for the bill was the belief that types of strengths: Physical, Mental, and Spiri- it was suited for the federal level, not the state level. tual. One may be have mastered his body and be It also proved unpopular for farmers, and required an a phenomenal athlete, and can even be an all A enormous amount of time. Some legislators argued student, but when his youth leaves him, and his that it would have a negative impact, due entirely to academics no longer matter, all he is left with is the fact that less bills could be looked at. Of course, an underdeveloped spirituality. And with that many Legislators also argued that it was a very im- comes a loss of meaning in ones life. So there portant bill that couldn’t be scraped just because it must be balance. And from what I can tell, Tom was lengthy and required a long debate. Osborne is the embodiment of balance, and we It seemed that from then on every bill was should all strive to follow his lead and live a life a total mess that brought a sense of confusion. The worthy of our potential. marijuana bill that proposed legalizing cannabis also had a lengthy debate. Often, there was talking from

The legalized cannabis bill was shot down, but only all over the room and it was difficult to keep order. after much confusion and heated debate. The bottom linebarely. for In this addition, legislature the flat is that tax billit got was a negativealso shot ratingdown from spectators. It was total confusion, a total mess, and a total waste of time in some cases. Hopefully Fri- day’s session proves much better. 4 Town Reports did have some victories in Thurs- discussed were texting while peo- Manila Bay day’s election. Trent Richardson ple are speaking, falling asleep By: Thomas Rezac got elected as the attorney gener- during speeches, and overloading Rumor has it that Manila al for the federalist party. Manila the elevators. “If we are going to Bay is in contention to win the Bay also had two people win an win this year’s championship, I’d championship this year at Boys Associate Justice position. In the hate to see Manila Bay blow their State, and for good reason. Ma- end, win or loss, Manila has and chances because of something nila Bay had two very good can- always will support their great stupid,” said counselor Zach Par- didates running for the Lincoln candidates. shall. I think these issues were county nomination for governor. Besides success in the election, discussed properly, and shouldn’t Although neither of them got the a few issues were discussed on be a problem for the rest of the nomination, they put together a week. At least for Manila Bay. As very good campaign and had the Wednesday evening. Not political for Belleau Wood? As long as they full support of not just the rest of issues,the Manila but a Bayfew floorproblems meeting that Manila Bay, but from other towns have been encountered at Boys as well. Despite this, Manila Bay State this week. A few of the things keep on walking those ten flights of stairs, they should be just fine.

the Forge has immense Bunker Hill Valley support for our brother By: Flint Mitchell Forge in his running for Gov- Bunker Hill had some disappointment today ernor. We had success in when their governor candidate Riley Wipf didn’t By: Zach Miller other areas of the elec- Valley Forge is tions also. Nolan Schro- political positions. On a more positive note, they are doing well so far! We eder was victorious in doingmake thevery cut. well Bunker in sports! Hill has All had of theira difficult sports run have for have a Gubernatorial his campaign for Public had numerous successes, and are having fun at the Candidate facing off for Service Commissioner. same time! the top spot. Carrick The valley had multiple Perlinger has done well others win at the county Belleau Wood throughout his cam- level and the elects are paign process. He has By: Josh Johnson glad that they have rep- Bellau Wood has recently hit an obstacle.... good morals, great peo- resented Valley Forge in ple skills, a just beliefs, stairs. On a much more optimistic tone for Bellau a positive manor. Go VF Wood their Mayor Charles Bogatz has been nomi- and awesome socks. Black! Obviously everyone in nated as the Nationalist candidate for Secretary of State. Much of the town supports Mayor Bogatz and he is determined to push on to victory.

sition. Phillip Sweet won State the State Board of Education. The Bataan Auditor and Dakota Schroeder By: Steven Towne claimed the spot of a Public Ser- are Anthony Weber is now the Bataan’s determination vice Commissioner. Sage Gideon Countyfinal two Judge county and positionsLuke Johnson won has paid off. The town of Bataan will be the Lincoln County Sheriff, achieved the place of County Su- Jacob Bliss is the County Clerk, perintendent of Public Education. - and Nicholas Flamme won the nalhas two claimed gubernatorial nine offices. candidate They position for Clerk of the District shows that Bataan has a good positions.have also claimedBrent Comstock one of theof the fi Court. Jarod Ahmann and Cody chanceWith these of winning offices Boys’ being State. held, it Federalist Party claimed that po- Engleman both hold a position in 5 Town Reports ball team fell just short, so Yorktown their record is still 1 and Gettysburg By: Carl Meyer 2. The Yorktown football By: Jack Thompson The best town on team ran their way to the Gettysburg is very happy about the suc- the campus showed more championship game, with a cess of Henry Hawbaker becoming the Lieu- of its dominance, in sports, 3 and 0 record. tenant Governor for Boy’s State. Although we the concerts, and elections. Yorktown was well repre- were unable to vote either Bob Leddy (Federal- The sports of Yorktown, sented in both the band and ist) or Braxton Cunningham (Nationalist) into once again, went two and choir concerts, as well as the Gubernatorial position for their parties, we two in all four sports. The the general elections. Even have won several other positions in the mock softball team was simply those candidates that didn’t government. outplayed by Valley Forge. win, they campaigned real- We have control over most of the legislature, Although their record ly hard and competed very due to our candidate’s seizure of the two most doesn’t show it, they have well. Abe Dush was de- important positions. Bob Leddy is speaker for played very well. In bas- feated in his campaign for - ketball, the Yorktown team governor, but he still is the tions. Jonny California is Clerk of the Legisla- had another dominating mayor of Yorktown and he’s tion,the house, technically representing the second and most influencing powerful its poac- proud of it. sition. and 1 record. The volley- Gettysburg is admittedly the worst at chanting win and finished with a 2 songs as they march. We have a new strategy to raise our moral which involves yelling “Todd” A Big Night loudly and randomly every time our boss coun- By: Cort Goffena selor comes into view, or when someone men- After a long day at Boys’ State, the hard work of the choir and tions his beloved name. In addition, we do the the band were shown off. For only three days of hard work, same thing with the word Gettysburg when the choir and the band did an exceptional job. I swelled with other towns chant something, in an attempt to pride for Boys and Girls State as I heard them. After the band drown them out. Sort of an odd way to raise and choir were finished, we had a number of speakers, includ- our moral, but we make due. ing a few surprise speakers. The most memorable of them was Dave Heineman, our Governor. Everyone had great questions crowd and pride for our great state. Overall the for Heineman and he answered them all in a very straightfor- night was an amazing finish to another great day ward manner. Seeing our Governor evoked cheers from the in Boy’s State. Thanks! Thanks to everyone who supported my campaign! Phil Sweet 2012 Boys’ State State Auditor 6 Staters Go to Trial By: Jake Weskamp the county judges who will try the tried at a later time. The judicial system here at Boys’ case. In the trial the attorneys each Today there were five new cases State has been hard at work since give their side of the case and then along with the several continued Wednesday. The main idea is that they can come back at the other side from yesterday. The five new cases our elected judicial officials, ap- and give rebuttals. When the case are a case of legality of GPS tracking pointed judges, and anyone else who is all presented the judges have time with out a warrant, a case of immi- wants to take a case will take two to ask any questions that they see fit. gration regulation by states, a case sides of a case and then argue it in During the trial the Supreme Court of stolen Valor, a case of planed par- an appeals system. There are several Judges can sit in on the case and enthood funding, and a case of life cases that are assigned to different choose what cases they want to hear without parole for a minor convict- attorneys and judges. Each attorney later. While the Supreme Court ed of murder. looks for information online to help Judges cannot rule on a county case All of the people who work on these with his case. The judges also look they do decide who goes on and caes do a good job of presetting both for information to make sure that tries the case again. They generally sides of the case. The judges alos do they are able to ask good questions. pick the must controversial and ex- a good job of making a fair decisions The first people to hear the case are citing cases. If the case is requested regarding the case. to come to the Supreme Court it is Legislature Busy By: Nicholas Flamme learn to prevent and stop bullying. This issue was debat- At 12:45 yesterday afternoon the Boy's State leg- ed for some time before the legislature decided this was islature hit a couple snags in their meeting, as some of the best course of action for the state. Next the bill that the issues caused alot of controversy. Although there introduced the most controversy was introduced by were some hectic moments in yesterday's meeting your Bob Leddy. This bill was for the avocation of alternative officials were able to decide on quite a few bills. They energy forms and using America's supply of oil. First started put with moving a bill concerning the age of the bill was divided into many parts just to return to its consent to 18 to selective file. This bill entails things original format several minutes later. After what seemed such as age it takes to enter a legally binding contract. like forever the bill was finally passed. A bill for a flat tax Next a bill was introduced that would make it manda- was decided to be to taxing on the poor and failed. A tory for a felon to have to have a GPS tracking device bill detailing information on MIPs and how people with entered into their vehicle for a predetermined period of no alcohol in the same area should not get them was time. After only a short debate the bill was postponed sent back its committee for its lack of detail and wrong indefinitely. The next bill that was passed to selective file wording. A bill for off-road vehicles to remain in Chad- entailed more security for schools to help prevent and ron such as ATV's and dirt bikes was passed after min- cease bullying. It started as having government fund- imal review. Next the bill concerning the maintenance ed cameras but was later decided that funding would and safety of gravel roads was postponed indefinitely. not be provided but, schools will start a hall monitor As the session came to a close a bill for the legalization program in which the teachers and a teacher selected of cannabis was failed. This concluded a very produc- teenagers would take a special class where they would tive and crazy day in the legislature. Lobbyists Successful support of up coming bills and bills the senate began to debate on bills passed during the session. By: Chris Navrkal Once returning, the debates and vot- Unlike most legislature brought up. For several minutes of heated debating and close votes ing continued. Lobbyists sat again meetings, where lobbyists wait out- on the session hoping that bills they side the doors, Thursday's legisla- on bills, the legislature called for a break. During the five minutes giv- supported were passed. Overall, ture meeting of Boys' State. Lobby- having the lobbyists in on the ists sat in the back of the room as the en to the legislators, lobbyist talked amongst those in the room on the procedures opened many eyes legislative procedures began. After, to how the legislature works. 7 economics today; your problem tomorrow? By: Micheal Petska about economics, the nature of the to either raise taxes, or cut some political economic machine, and funding, or something in the mid- Are today’s economic pol- dle, because if things continue the icies generating a problem which moral principal of the CC is that way they’re currently going, we’re will be left squarely in laps of somefiscal responsibility.day, someone elseThe isguiding going not going to ever make it out of tomorrow’s Americans? Good to inherit the situation we create debt as a country. Imhof stopped question, the short answer is; Yes. in the economy now, and it’s our speaking after about 45 minutes, However, it doesn’t have to responsibility to make sure we’re even though she wasn’t really be that way. Session Six in Kim- passing on a situation that’s at done, to allow for a Q & A. The ball Recital Hall began yesterday *least* as good as the one before, questions Imhof got were largely at 1:00 pm. It opened with a vid- preferably better. After Imhof’s eo conference with American sen- opening remarks, she proceeded the economy, as well as what her ator Adrian Smith (see page ), and to demonstrate a slideshow of organizationabout what wewas could doing, *do* and to her fix when all the tech-stuff was cleared factoids and statistics about the response was that they weren’t away, Chief Counselor Zabawa in- U.S. economy, government bud- doing anything to help the econo- troduced Dr. Sara Imhof. Most get, and national debt. Some of it my (legally, they’re a certain class people would not consider eco- was pretty scary, for instance, did nomics, statistics, or the national you know that in 2050, we have aren’t allowed to do anything like debt a ‘fun’ topic, but Imhof was the potential to have a national lobbyof not-for-profit for bills or organization, endorse political and certainly not daunted by this, and debt that’s more than 250% great- candidates), what they’re doing er than the GDP (gross domestic is educating people, their job is introduced an organization, the product)! Imhof also talked a lot get people informed so that they Concordcertainly did.Coalition First things(of which first she about where the money in the can make informed decision, vote, is the Midwest Director). The CC economy was going (apparently, write and call their senators and (Concord Coalition) was founded it’s primarily Medicare and Med- representatives, in short, get in- in 1992, and is dedicated to edu- icaid), and how eventually, some- volved, which seems to be a de- cating people all over the country body was going to have to decide veloping them this year at Boys’

the senate began to debate on bills brought up. For lobbyists persuade several minutes of heated debating and close votes for bills in on bills, the legislature called for a break. During the - legislature ed amongst those in the room on the support of up By: Chris Navrkal comingfive minutes bills and given bills to passed the legislators, during the lobbyist session. talk Once returning, the debates and voting con- tinued. Lobbyists sat again on the session hoping Unlike most legislature meetings, where lob- that bills they supported were passed. Overall, hav- byists wait outside the doors, Thursday’s legislature ing the lobbyists in on the procedures opened many meeting of Boys’ State. Lobbyists sat in the back of eyes to how the legislature works. the room as the legislative procedures began. After, 8 Comstock 2012 Featuring: Brent Comstock Running for Governor of Boys’ State

Supports: -Agriculture -Business -Equality -Education

Paid By: Cornhusker Agriculture PAC, Chair Dusty Staab Brent Comstock for Governor Endorsed by the Ag PAC NoBama Care PAC 100% with Brent a discussion on the humanity of whether or not to send the horses Video rodeos. He was very thorough to be processed. The next ques- with his answers, and this was an tion was a follow-up question amazing experience for the Boys’ about the rodeos. The question Chat State. asked what Rep. Smith thought of the HSUS law. HSUS, for those of with Rep. about why he voted for a bill that you do not know is the Humane allows Thefor the first imprisonment question was of Society of the United States. He Smith citizens without a trial. This bill said that it should be up to the By: Carl Meyer was very controversial, but his re- states, and that in all states, due What started out as a near sponse was very interesting. He to the California law of the size of tragedy, turned out to be perfect said that we as Americans should the area for chickens, it drove up for Boys’ State. An impromptu receive as much information as egg prices tremendously. meeting in the House of Repre- possible, even if there is no trial. The next question was sentatives, due to a meeting with The next question was whether about the school systems in D.C. Nancy Pelosi, left the whole inter- he thought that democracies will compared to Nebraska. He truly view for a delay of about 20 min- fall, just as communism fell after believes that Nebraska is lucky utes. This may not seem like a lot, the Cold War. He responded that and has one of the best school but with most of Boys’ State very he is positive that democracies systems in the country, and he be- anxious, this short time felt like will still be around in the future. lieves we take it for granted. He an eternity. Finally, Adrian Smith The most interesting ques- also believes that the Keystone XL arrived, and hit it off with a bang. tion of the day was if he thought pipeline should not be decided by He faced many tough ques- that rodeos were inhumane. He tions, and he responded very well not only said that rodeos were This was very informa- elected officials. to the task. He faced questions humane, but he also supported tional and interesting. No matter that ranged from a controversial the manufacturing and consump- if you support him or not, it was a bill that allows for the imprison- tion of horse meat. He said that it - ment of citizens without trial to is up to the owners of the horses view very influential speech and inter wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the 2011 Fiscal Dr. Sara Imhof Year the United States government spent 1.4 trillion By: Cody McBride dollars more than it brought in. As Dr. Imhof said if Dr. Sara Imhof is the Midwest director of the America continues to spend at this rate we will no Concord Coalition, founded in 1992. Dr. Imhof’s longer be able to provide a future for our children. stated in her speech to the representatives of Boys State that the “mission of the Concord Coalition is to educate on issues about National Debt.” She went on to say that in WWII that America had the largest Public Debt, in recorded history. However, we may soon surpass this because from 2008-20011 the debt jumped from 49% to 69%. Dr. Imhof contin- ued onto another slide saying that if America con- tinues to spend at its current rate that interest rates will have to increase and as a result education and roads will suffer. Along with higher interest rates America will have less ability to react to crises such as the Euro-Zone problem. The reason we are in debt according to the Concord Coalition is because of our current economic crisis, the failed stimulus, tax cuts, and spending money on the two current 10