I don’t like Bush, and I think the Democrats could be doing a better job. What’s the solution? Vote for me! 
If I were President, this is what I’d do:
Health Care. Too many Americans are without health care. I would support a programme in which all Americans, regardless of income or employment status, would be guaranteed health care, which would be paid for out of income tax revenue and by money that companies are currently paying to insurance companies. Such a health plan would allow patients to visit the doctors of their choice instead of having to resort to ‘free clinics’, and prescription medication would be provided at reasonable prices.
Taxes. Yes, National Health Care would be expenses. Taxes might have to be increased. But the benefit to society would outweigh the cost. Existing tax money could be redistributed to where it’s needed. Instead of having health care premiums deducted from their paycheques, the amount would instead be included in/added to the current income tax withholding.
Tax laws would be tightened so that each person earning or receiving an income would be taxed fairly.
The Military. Defence spending is important because of our position on the World Stage. We need to spend enough to meet our commitments. However, we do not need to spend money foolishly. Unworkable programmes such as the Missile Defence Shield should not be funded. Our personnel should be paid adequately, so that military families do not have to rely on Navy Relief, AFDC, or other programmes. We should spend the money to keep our forces a step ahead of the rest of the world’s forces, but we should consider that one less ballistic missile submarine or one less aircraft carrier might mean that more money could be spent on other things (like National Health Care).
Abortion. None of the government’s business. If the government wants to make it its business, then let it pay for abortions on demand. It would certainly cost less than supporting an unwanted child for a couple of decades.
Gun Control. Enforce the laws we have, instead of making up new laws that do nothing to prevent crime.
Crime. Attach the problem, not the symptoms. Why do people commit crimes? Often it is because of poor upbringing. Better education, better health care, and better opportunities will do much to reduce crime. I believe that crime rates go down in times of prosperity. Let’s work to make Americans prosperous.
International Relations. We must realise that we are but a single country on the planet. The citizens of other nations are equally proud of their homelands as we are of our. We must treat people and nations with respect. Part of this is to understand that there are places and situations in the world where we should not butt in. Let’s be there when our friends need help. Let’s offer help to our enemies as well. No need to be a patsy; but we should strive to ever be The Good Guys.
Education. Many people do not have access to higher education. For many, it’s a choice between going to school or paying the rent. We must make education available to every one – even people who may be older, but have lost their jobs. Especially them, since it’s tougher to ‘bounce back’ after a certain age. Higher education should be freely available to high school graduates too. Perhaps a plan like Sweden’s would be good, where anyone who wants to go to college can, and take 30 years to pay it back. Or ‘free education’ could be paid back with Federal Service.
Of course, these are just initial ideas. I’ll have to go over the rough spots with my qualified advisors.
