Start off with simplifying the tax code. How about a simple flat tax? This levels the playing field for all, reinforces the American Dream, and allows us to actually do what the Constitution says we have the right to do, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
We then need to reevaluate our government. Are all of these Departments, Bureaus, Offices, and agencies absolutely necessary for the Branches of our government to perform the duties as laid out in the Constitution? There are efficiencies to be gained. The rest of the Government, under the direction of Congress, should follow the lead of Secretary Gates in DoD.
These are my initial thoughts, but we have to change the way we do business. Becoming a European-modeled Nanny state should never be our desired endstate. This is America. It was founded on risk, sacrifice, and heart. It's strength of character was built on facing our fears, challenges, and foes head on and winning. It's time to do that again. Change is painful, and unwelcomed, and scary, but we have to do this in order for our nation to again thrive.
I agree with your flat tax. 10% of any income would be agreeable for all. Think of the increased spending and economic growth that would happen. There would be more money spent in the economy, not spent on our national debt, which will never go away unless like you said there is a drastic change. Not Obama style "Change" but real effective change. We need a business model president, someone who can get America out of debt. Being in so much debt to the Chinese may have negative consequences if we are not careful.
ReplyDeleteGood Points Dad!