Forum Post: Vision for America

A Vision for America must be a goal that is desired by as many people as possible, and be made as clear as possible. Vague goals and differences of opinion from the conservatives of the country will not lead to a successful outcome. Therefore, what I'm presenting to you is a Vision that will only hurt the 1% of Americans who profit off the one major flaw inflicting our government.

Before I get into the logic, the first thing I want to do is ask you if you share my Vision and whether you think it's a Vision that would be shared by all.

• Full Employment: We do not lack workers, we lack money. Idle workers are a symptom of an unproductive society. A productive society will ensure everyone who wants to work will have the opportunity to do so. At full employment, a worker will not have to fear losing their job since they know they can obtain another one, whereas an employer will be more willing to concede more equitable benefits to productive people instead of cutting them.

• Food: Free access to select foods. For example, apples and oranges are provided to all at no cost to the consumer. Providers can sign up with local govts and provided they adhere to the guidelines of the local government, will receive reimbursement. End of hunger in the country, use of local resources to provide food, removes incentive for poor people to stay poor to obtain food stamps, and assuming local govts select healthy foods reduced risk of certain health conditions.

• Shelter: A place to live for one and all. Everyone will have the option to live in govt provided shelter - think basic apartment living. Private owners of apt complexes can apply with local govts to ensure reimbursement of free living. People may wish to move out of homes into these complexes, which would result in more productive use of land space.

• Healthcare: A basic form of healthcare provided to all. What defines "basic" would ultimately have to be determined by politicians. Whatever coverage a person wishes to have beyond basic can be purchased through private providers. For example, if govt determines it would be too costly to cover cancer, then people will have an incentive to avoid causes of cancer and/or purchase add'l insurance.

• Public debt: Paid off according to the previously agreed upon terms to never go into again. Public debt is a symptom of the aforementioned flaw and once corrected will not be a burden anymore. Never again will we have to weigh the importance of providing education against our ability to borrow.

• Education: Provided to all. This can be limited by saying only education in any job that is govt funded will be provided. For example, healthcare is provided so free education to be a dr. will be provided. Why make it harder to increase the number of drs. in the country than it already is with the enormous tuition costs? Also, at any time a worker dissatisfied with their job will have the option to increase their knowledge and find a job more compatible to their personality.

• Taxes: All but eliminated. In order to increase the chances of victory, it's imperative to consider the legitimate gripes opposing viewpoints have, including the Tea Party. Income taxes are a slight against liberty since threats of imprisonment to pay them is extortion. It also reduces the cost of doing business thereby reducing costs of purchases. The only tax that would remain is a universal property tax. This helps ensure that only productive people own land or the rich that own it will gradually have their wealth eroded if they decide to just live off of their wealth.