Decline of morals

When I came to this country in 1961, most people admired millionaires and wanted to emulate them. Today, many people are envious of millionaires and want to confiscate their wealth. Why? Government at all levels has gotten too powerful, limiting our choices and making it hard to start your own business. Now people seek favors, but never get enough, no matter how big the handouts, because they see others, especially the crony capitalists (most big corporations), getting even bigger handouts.

Liberate the Kurds and the Sunnis in Iraq & Syria

Its time to admit that the multicultural (Kurd, Shia, Sunni) utopia with a Shia majority did not work for Iraq and tell the Kurds and Sunnis that they can have independence from Baghdad, if they want it, provided ISIS is defeated.  This would provide the much needed motivation for the Sunnis to fight ISIS. This would also be a good lesson for the central government in Baghdad.

Return Power to the People

The only way to reign in a corrupt Congress controlled by special interest is to return power to the people.  The Swiss do this successfully with a national referendum process.  We need a Constitutional Amendment to allow for nationwide voter initiatives.  I can think of several initiatives that would pass with flying colors:

1. Congress is subject to the same laws/rules as everyone else.

2. Balance the Budget

3. Congressmen & Senators cannot vote when there is a conflict of interest.