Transparent Elections: A Public's Right to Know Project
1. Why are you running for President / Vice President?The same reason I always have--The healthcare.
I kid of course. The country has seen great progress in Presidential activity, but the direction the progress is taking is off, and needs to be adjusted to better directed towards the voices of the people, whose many opinions have been ignored.
2. What is the greatest issue you hope to tackle, if elected?I really want to fix the amendment voting system (see the tracker of the end to districts thread) but I would also love to get my hands on evolving the foriegn affairs (my area of expertise
) to really bring it,
and the GM, back to the game.
3. Where do you stand on the following social issues:a. Illegal Immigration--Open, but not unwatched, borders
b. Capital Punishment--Opposed on all levels in all cases
c. Gay Rights--I support the gay community in its fight for marriage rights and adoption rights
d. Affirmative Action--AA is a good idea, but is out of control. I will be releasing what I call the AA compromise soon, which involves a record keeping and scenario to scenario style judgment in AA cases.
e. HIV/AIDS--I oppose it vehemently
f. Abortion--I support abortion in the first and second trimester, without notification to anyone, and without question
g. Euthanasia--I support a persons right to be euthanized if they choose to throw in the towel in thier valiant fight.
h. Drug Law--"Recreational" drugs should be legalized and regulated, but more serious drugs need to be kept illegal. As for med drugs, they should be able to come from any country if htey are cheaper than our pharmaceuticals, assuming they are checked and safe, of course. (There, I covered both drug laws
)
i. Stem Cell Research--Stem Cell Research is the future of medicine and a pathway to saving millions of lives, and should be researched and funded by the government.
4. Where do you stand on the following economic and environmental issues:a. Minimum Wage--I support a constantly watched and adjusted living wage for all Atlasians
b. Estate Tax--A mix of other taxes which affect those able to help out a little more (like the Federal Income, or the sales) should help relieve some of the pain on the middle class, lower class, and seniors that the estate tax causes.
c. Universal Health Care--Universal Healthcare is not just a good idea, but necessary to ensure a happy and healthy Atlasia for years to come (not to mention one that lives in the 21st century)
d. Education Reform--Administration wages and positions should not be allowed to run wild, as this is a huge problem in many budget issues in schooling. Certain parts of every school should be checked up on (moreso than now) regularly to ensure they are actually keeping up, something todays loose regulations dont accomplish.
e. Global Climate Change--We need to heavily fund the alternative energy programs, as well as mandate machine making companies to ascertain a high level of efficiency and environmental friendliness, as the global climate IS changing, and we need to react quickly, or else our only hope is immediately attempts at space colonization, and you gotta love those odds.
f. Alternative Energy--See above, I suppose
g. Oil Drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge--Yuck. No thanks. These are beautiful areas, and shouldnt be touched by the drills of big business. Also, we need to ween off of oil, not hit it harder.
h. "Sin" Tax--Sin tax? Come on now. If we all got hit for the unhealthy things we did, we would all be taxed till we're broke. All were going to do is nail the people who do it with tangible things. Tax me for not jogging this morning. Ill pass on this one.
5. Where do you stand on the following forum affairs issues:a. Popular Initiative--If the senate wont do it, someone has to. Why shouldnt the people be able to tell the senate what theyre thinking, and you know the senate, if you dont make them do it.....
just joking, Senate
b. Proportional Representation-Im big on this one. Cutting back the bureaucracy and allowing for smooth transition out of elections is important to Atlasian stability.
c. Balance of Regional and Federal Power--I think its fair to say the governors could have something more to do, perhaps be primary delegates or something? I cant come up with something off the top of my head, but something has to be done for sure.
d. Cabinet Size Reform--Eh, cabinet seems fine to me, the members just have to actually do stuff.
e. Senatorial Term Limits--People pick whoever they want.....in America. Here in Atlasia, activity is based on people even having a chance, and term limits are a great way to get new people in on the game, and keeping it interesting.
f. Judicial Term Limits--The court has a hard enough time getting members, so I say if htey are there, be thankful!
g. People's Referendum - There is no check to the senate at this point, and my ILAC just didnt have the strength. Giving the power straight to the people is a great way to keep the senate in line.
h. Line Item Veto - LIV is a dangerous thing that gives the president too much power, and breaks down discussion between the Prez and senate.
i. Secret Ballot--I smell lawsuits, congestion, frustration, and corruption....
j. Vote Editing--Within so many minutes, sure, but after so much time, theres too much at risk.
k. Preferential Voting--It is the launching pad of a great democracy as it allows many people of similar views to run. No "Lesser of so many evils" here in Atlasia, and I love it!
