There are lots of heated debates about the job our President is doing. Nothing new. Eventually there will be another and the debate will continue in a different flavor. So that being said, if you could be President for a day and implement any new legislation as an executive order, what would you do concerning such things as;
(1) Immigration
(2) Taxes
(3) Jobs
(4) Fair trade
(5) Abortion ( I almost didn't put that one)
(6) Medical care
(7) Education
And any other relevant thing you may think of. Not what you wouldn't do ,but what would you do?
1) Immigration. You are going to have to invest some money in this area for judges, lawyers, public defenders. You need to have due process to determine who is a legitimate asylum seeker, or who has other legitimate reasons for immigrating to your country. The immigration courts are patheticly understaffed and overwhelmed.
2.Tax breaks for the middle class and the working poor will do more to stimulate the economy and create jobs than give aways to the very rich.
3. Jobs. See #2
4. There are some very good reasons to level tariffs on China to protect not only jobs, but there are also legitimate national security concerns. But free trade with countries like Canada, Mexico, and the EU benefits all involved.
5. (Going to leave this for last, you will see why)
6. Medical Care. I would propose legislation for a single payer universal health care. It is over all more efficient and provides better care. It is not only the more humane option but it would save money for the middle and lower income Americans and stimulate the economy.
7. Education. I would overhaul the student loan program and reduce tuition fees for certified colleges and universities. I would not necessarily make higher education free, but I would make it affordable, and provide grants for lower income students.
5. Abortion, It is not the business of the government to ban a medical procedure. I would be a pro-choice President.
But evidence has clearly shown that the rate of abortion goes down when the economy improves (see # 2,3, and 4) and when women have less stress and less fear about their future. So access to health care (#6) for themselves and their children, access it education (#7) will also lead to fewer abortions.
