New Years Resolutions

      I think we should have some political resolutions for 2015.  We have some serious issues that need to be resolved.  They include:

·       Government bureaucracy unaccountable

·       Government spending out of control

·       Government debt crisis

·       Poor economy

·       High unemployment

·       Healthcare costs out of control

·       Illegal immigration problem

·       Terrorism

·       Freedom of religious expression is being denied

·       Welfare and poor problem getting worse

·       Urban decay in some of our major cities

·       Problem with earmarks

·       Campaign spending out of control

·       Special interest groups controlling politicians

·       Fiscal problems with Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

·       Trade deficit problem

·       Big banks and corporations are still protected and bailed out by the government

·       Unfair tax system

·       Our educational system is no longer the best in the world

When we look at all these problems, they have one major cause or contributing factor.  The federal government has grown out of control, creating and/or increasing the problem. 

A recent Gallup poll asked for the top U.S. problems the responses supported the issues stated above.  The results show:

·       18% - Government and politicians.

·       17% - Economy

·       15% - Unemployment

·       10% - Health care

There is a simple KISS solution.  Comply with the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and, most specifically, the 10^th Amendment. 

This sounds like an over simplification, but think about it.  Every problem listed above can be eliminated or improved if government powers are limited to those given by the Constitution and the government is held responsible for carrying out the duties assigned by the Constitution, in particular enforcing the laws.

I hope people will study these issues and think about how reducing or eliminating government involvement will help.  We need to eliminate political apathy, shrink the government teat, and demand that the media covers the news accurately. 

It’s a new year.  I can always dream.