Hey Char,
you make good points but to further prove the point, just who would you vote for and why?
Enquiring minds want to know!
Here are my positions on the important issues, You tell me.
Illegal Immigration. I don't care how it is done but the border needs to be locked down. Build a fence, build a moat, mine it, militarize it, whatever it takes, north and south. Once that is done, Anyone caught within the United States that cannot prove their legality should be sent on their way home, this includes children born on U.S. soil to 2 illegal alien parents. I realize that we cannot deport them all, the only ones that can stay are the ones that own property and have no criminal history. They can never vote in local, state, or federal elections, they can't ever receive any taxpayer paid benefit. (healthcare, foodstamps, housing, education, social security), and must pay the same taxes as everybody else plus %10 for life. Out of 20 million illegals, I think we can keep maybe 2-5 million of them if they speak English fluently.
Taxes. Should be a national sales tax. No one should have to pay more because they make more. No one should be able to skirt their responsibility through tax shelters either. Under a national sales tax rich people will pay more in taxes because they will spend more. If the government wishes to help provide for retirement and healthcare, then it can be mandated that a small amount (%5-%10) of people's paychecks be placed into an account in that persons name that cannot be touched until retirement age (50-60). This means the government won't ever need to see it or for that matter be able to spend it. This is the most fair way to apportion taxes. The current system of tax collection is completely anti-American and unconstitutional. No gas taxes, no income taxes, no highway taxes, no capital gains taxes, no marriage tax, no death tax etc.
Energy. Every home, business, and building should be powered by nuclear energy. 1 nuclear plant per state (or 2 states in some cases) and in the event of an emergency if one shuts down another one from another state takes over until the problem is fixed. Until a viable alternative to oil is developed we pump oil everywhere we can get it, and build the refineries to burn it. Biofuels and electricity are not a viable replacements.
Global Warming. This is scam. If you wish for me to explain this further by all means ask. If you believe in man made global warming then I have bridge in New York I would like to sell you.
Smaller Government. This could be a lenghty explanation. Refer to Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution and the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. Anything not specifically enumerated shall be taken away from Congress and returned to the states. No social security, welfare, housing, highways, education etc.
Abortion. I am not a Christian or even religious for that matter. Abortion is a barbaric procedure right out of the NAZI and Communist playbook. Human life is human life no matter how it came to be. The only abortions that should take place are in cases of rape or the life of the mother is threatened. Otherwise, it should be banned.
Trade. This too can be lengthy, if you wish for me to explain this further then ask. For example, If GM and Toyota make a car that are basically the same and the only difference in cost is the price of labor, then tariffs that equal the labor cost difference shall be imposed. This goes for anything that is manufactured. Also trade should only take place between the United States and other free nations. Anything that is manufactured for the purposes of national defense including all parts should be made in the U.S.A. (tanks, warplanes, passenger planes, small arms, transports, warships, missiles, bullets etc.) All food should also be produced in the USA unless it cannot be.
Voting. The only people that should be allowed to vote are property owners at least 25, with no criminal record. Or if you are in the military, police or other emergency responder. If you are on welfare or receiving any taxpayer benefit than your voting rights should be suspended. All voting shall be uniformed throughout the states and have a paper trail. No electronic methods of voting and no mail voting. Everyone must show proof of citizenship to vote. If you are too stupid to register properly or to properly select the candidate on the paper ballot then you are too stupid to vote. Anyone caught committing fraud or attempting to vote twice, or attempting to vote when not eligible, shall lose their right to vote for life.
Foreign Policy. It is the destiny of the United States to help spread freedom to all people around the world in any way we can. If a country or a government wishes to benefit from a relationship with the United States, then they must make every effort to establish a free state for its people.
War policy. I don't care who we go to war with or the reason for it ( be realistic when considering this) as long as the Constitutionally mandated process is followed and there is a tangible benefit. The military must be maintained to be the strongest force in the world. In such a case the government would be required to win the war as soon as possible using the concept of overwhelming force and the concept "all is fair in love and war". That doesn't mean needlessly massacering innocent people or torturing people, however it must be recognized that at times these things may be necessary. Definition of torture watch any of the Saw movies for what torture is. (Waterboarding is not torture). The military must be maintained to be the strongest force in the world. It should be capable of effectively fighting on at least 3 major fronts. Anyone who serves shall be paid the fair market value of a warrior and be exempt from all future tax burdens, and in the event of their death while serving, their families shall be taken care of. Definition of torture watch any of the Saw movies for what torture is. (Waterboarding is not torture).
Gun Control. This too is right out of the NAZI and communist playbook. I would lift all restrictions on gun control. Any gun to anyone (citizens) from a revolver to a full auto machine gune to a bazooka. Anyone who shows themselves to be incapable of exercizing their second amendment right responsibly they will lose that right through due process. (murder, accidental shooting, robbery, mental issues etc.)
If there is anything I missed, do let me know. If you wish for me to explain further on some these, I'll be happy to. Anyways, who do you think I should vote for?
Char