New Politics

Any discussion we have about world affairs eventually involves politics. I am neither Republican nor Democrat and Independent has other connotations that I don't follow either . Frankly I don't understand how anyone can stay within party lines as the choices just are not that simple.

Here are a few things to consider...

I hate the term Christian conservative. Yes Christians are conservative in many ways but one thing always lacking in a conservative platform is social programs. Most of the leaders within organized Christian religions live in their own communist world. The mission of most Christian groups are social programs. And why is pro-life a conservative position? If I were a practicing Buddhist, by that qualifier alone, most would consider me a liberal. Yet the most important thing in a Buddhist's life is the sanctity of ALL living things. We must get rid of the pigeon holed categories and look beyond into the person for the true aim of politics to work. As for issues of war, just think about the sanctity of ALL life and you have your answer.

I think we should have another party - its time is way overdue. That party would be called "The Common Sense Party". It would be made up of men and women that are not afraid to tell it like it really is. (Yes, I got stoned in schooled, screwed around on my first wife, have been behind on my credit cards but I work hard and have real life experience to do this job. I didn't go from private high school to private college to Dad's law firm to get here) The elected officials from this party would appoint judges that are not afraid to throw out ridiculous lawsuits that, for example, may pay a worker a multimillion dollar settlement for cutting off the tip of his thumb on the job. Yes that may hurt for a couple of days but I seriously doubt that it would keep the person from working nor would it be so hideously ugly that his self esteem would fall into a downward spiral. The result would be a less crowded court system and a reduction of insurance premiums. Cases such as a person getting hurt while committing a crime would also be immediately thrown out. There are many more examples but those of you with common sense know what I mean here.

I would put in place a new tax - I know, I know but here goes. It would be the professional entertainers tax and this would be for actors, musicians, and athletes, etc. that made over $1,000,000 annually. In my view they are paid at a rate that is out of proportion to the entertainment they provide. The tax would be 20% off the top. This money would go into a fund in each city where they live or work and the money would be distributed to the teachers K-12 in that city. Obviously some areas would suffer but this would be a step in the right direction.

These are a few ideas but I'm sure those of you that have common sense have many more. Send them in and I'll start on the platform.