Posted by
Neal on Friday, November 07, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Yes, the next four years will be a long troubling and for many agonizing four years to be sure. Why is it, that politicians' of all flavors seem to have trouble doing what is right? They seem to always choose the “wrong”, even when “right” is staring them in the face.
“We the People” must put a STOP to this madness and develop the trust in our Democracy; to that end:
- STOP…Congress from serving more than two terms. Presidents are only allowed two terms why should Congress be any different.
- STOP…Congress from voting for their own pay & benefits.
- STOP…Paying for Congress’ high-priced insurance and other benefits.
- STOP…Paying Congress’ full salary after serving just one term, or at retirement.
- STOP…Congress from receiving life-time benefits; make them pay into Social Security like everyone else.
- STOP…Congress from ignoring the will of the majority, for that of the special interests.
- STOP…Giving out aid to illegal aliens.
- STOP…Anyone from entering this country illegally.
- STOP…Allowing babies born to illegal aliens in the USA automatic US Citizenship.
- STOP…The abuses of the welfare system.
- STOP…Fraud and identity theft. Cross check Social Security Numbers with finger-prints and use it for voter registration.
- STOP…The “Bailing-Out” of banks and mortgage companies that gave loans to people who could not afford them. Or to any company that has made bad business decisions, especially the Auto Industry.
- STOP…Companies from giving CEOs and other executives outrageous salaries, bonuses and golden parachutes while the company goes “belly-up”, taking its workers pensions with it.
- STOP…All unnecessary spending, especially “ear-marks”.
- STOP…Permitting anyone from having a driver’s license with their face covered.
I could come up with some more, but you get the idea. These are common sense items that a free people should have demand long ago. If we are able to do half of the things above, we will not only have a better Congress but a better America. Just think about what the results would be if we were able to do all of the above.