Forum Post: Where do we Start..?

Written by: Marcus D knight

Where does America need to begin? Below are some suggestions…

We must begin with changing our foreign trade policies, in order to effectively bring manufacturing back into the United States. Americans need jobs, and this can only happen when major manufactures are forced to return to the U.S. We must minimize the products that will be allowed into the United States. By placing tariffs on all imported goods and through implementing tax penalties for American based companies who manufacture overseas; In return we will be able to save the American economy from this turbulent path of economic chaos.

The next we need pass legislation holding politicians responsible for their actions as governmental representatives. To enact strict campaign ethical guide lines; making it illegal for politicians to make statements or insinuations without substantial evidence to validate their claims. This will aid in forcing politicians to stay focused on the issues instead trying to discredit each other. Plus how can you have an ethical society when your elected officials act like foolish and unruly children.

To pass constitutional Amendment limiting the terms of all elected and appointed officials. This will seriously help in limiting the abuse of power in Washington. Changing both Senators and congressmen to 5 year terms and limiting their reign to two terms total in any combination.

Pass legislation limiting who can be appointed to governmental committees and the appointment of citizen review boards to confirm all appointments to aid in limiting possible abuses of power. For Example: The citizen review board should be made of individuals who are of good ethical standing and their terms should not exceed three years as board members; in order so that the working class is effectively represented in Washington. They should be chosen by members of their communities within their respective states and their names should be placed in lottery type of appointment system to aid against any possible tampering.

The next is to limit the ways special interest groups operate in Washington. We must limit their ability to sway legislation and their ability to acquire tax payer dollars through grants for their own greedy ventures.

We must limit the power of Wall Street over our Financial and commodity markets. Categorize its activity as a legal form of gambling; thereby limiting its ability to affect the worlds economical markets.

We must reevaluate the role of the Federal Reserve and remove its power. The American government must take back full control over its currency; removing the ability of the private Federal Reserve banks to manipulate the markets for their own personal gain.

We must return the power of Washington to the people. We the people have the power. Only through unification, standing united as one voice can we succeed in reclaiming our government from the hands of this corrupt, elitist form of rule which has slowly engulfed our great nation over the past century.

There is much that must be done. But, only by working together, standing as one force, and forcing through legislation that will in return save America from this economical path of self-destruction she is on.

The time is now, so either stand and be willing to fight; or go hide in the shadows like a frightened child. It is up to you. What path will you take?