The political world has created a barrier to real debate on
very important issues to every American. It seems contrived by politicians to
keep citizens divided all the while they drive the government in the direction
they prefer. It seems at times that every political question divides us no
matter what the question is so the question is: Is there any issue most Americans
can agree on?
Freedom in general terms: Can Americans agree that freedom
is important? I think so. I believe if you ask Americans if they believe that
freedom is important an overwhelming majority would agree.
Free Markets: The question of free markets is often asked
with qualifiers that blur the overall concept of free markets. If you ask
Americans: Do you believe that the economy benefits when citizens are able to
own and run businesses with little interference from government? A majority of
people will agree. If you ask: Should businesses be able to run their business
any way they choose without any government oversight? Most people would
disagree. America was built on free markets and is wealthy because of free
market capitalism. It has been a concerted effort of demonization of capitalism
which has led to an acceptance of government regulation.
Government Regulation: Can Americans agree there is too much
government regulation? I believe most would agree. Can Americans agree there is
a role for government regulation? I believe most would agree. The problem is we
have political parties that are pandering to every special interest and every
special interest is looking to regulate something that creates an advantage for
them. This must stop. Most Americans would agree.
Immigration: Can Americans agree that immigration has been
good for America? I think most would agree. Is allowing people that have broken
our laws to get here a policy Americans want continued? I believe most
Americans want immigration fixed. Most Americans want a secured border. Most
Americans want immigrants that are here to assimilate and not to take advantage
of our generosity through welfare programs. Most Americans don’t want to see
children of illegal immigrants kicked out of the country but they are
conflicted on the remedy. So why not just secure the border to start?
Gay Marriage: Most Americans believe that gay couples should
have all the legal rights of married heterosexuals. Most Americans see this as
a fairness issue. Civil Unions are supported by an overwhelming majority of
Americans. The definition of “marriage” has always been a union between a man
and woman. A majority of Americans believe in marriage as a sacred tradition.
Why not allow civil unions the same benefits and leave the definition of
marriage alone? The other option is to remove any government benefits related
to marriage.
Debt and Deficit: Americans agree the federal government and
all levels of government spend too much and therefore take too much in taxes.
Americans agree we should spend less and balance the budget by reduced
spending. Americans manage their budgets and believe government should do the same.
Taxes: Most Americans hate taxes and fear the IRS. Most
Americans support a simplified tax system. Most people believe everyone should
pay into the system. When asked the question should the “rich” pay more too
many people agree. But with a flat tax the billionaire paying 15% of a billion
pays a lot more than a person that pays 15% of $10,000. If asked the question
whether or not taxes should be flat a majority of Americans would agree.
There is a lot we as Americans can agree on but it is not in
the interest of politicians to ask the right questions. The American people
need to reject politicians that don’t agree with us…
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