My goal as President will be to simplify all phases of government. We will go back to the Constitution and focus on providing for a common defense, insuring domestic tranquility and promoting the general welfare.

 

Although the phrase “under God” was only added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954; our country was founded by those who came here for religious freedom. Therefore the wording “under God” will stay for tradition if for no other reason. Religious freedom means you may worship or not worship any way you want. It does not mean you have the right to try to convince anyone by any means that he must agree with you.

 

Common defense, as written in the Constitution, meant the defense of the United States not all other countries of the world. I think Democracy is great. But, I learned one thing from the Crusades: we can’t shove it down everyone’s throat.

 

Illegal immigrants will have one inalienable right: the right to leave. I will propose a moratorium on all visas, other than travel visas, for an indefinite period or until such time as Congress develops a comprehensive plan to allow for reasonable quotas for legal immigration taking into consideration all ethnic groups and the employment needs of industry. The wet foot dry foot policy in Florida will be discontinued.

 

Our country was founded by immigrants who came here for religious and other freedoms. Let us not forget that people were living here when the first settlers arrived, and we ignored their rights. We will not make the same mistake again. We welcome all legal residents to these United States. However, no individual or group whose stated philosophy is to change our language, way of life or force their religion or values on us, will be allowed to enter this country.

 

Children born here will no longer become citizens automatically. To become a citizen, their parents must be citizens or legal residents. Amnesty for those now living here illegally will not be given. All payments and benefits to illegals will be discontinued.

 

Driver’s licenses will only be issued to legal residents. Anyone caught driving a vehicle without a license will be prosecuted under State law. The problem of DUI drivers and others that operate vehicles with suspended, revoked or no license at all will be addressed by a new Federal law which will allow for the confiscation of the vehicle.

 

The language of this country is English. I will propose that no Federal monies be spent on translating or printing anything in another language. Federal programs will be available to teach legal immigrants to speak and read the English language. Recognizing that speaking several languages is a sign of higher intelligence; “relevant” foreign languages will be taught in public schools, beginning in pre-school.

Foreign Aid will be eliminated or significantly curtailed until such time as poverty is eliminated within the United States, with particular attention to Native Americans.

 

Social Security will be strengthened by focusing on the reason it was created i.e. to provide for retirement. It will no longer be a form of welfare. All working Americans will be required to participate. This includes all Federal and State employees.

 

I will propose a National Health Insurance program to allow all Americans access to medical care. It will not be free. Private health insurance companies don’t lose money. There is no reason why the Federal Government should. The high cost of health care is attributable, in large part, to the existence of insurance companies that make obscene profits. In the interim citizens 55 years of age and older will be able to enroll in Medicare. Even though my wife is a Registered Nurse, she will not assist in the creation of a National Health Insurance program.

 

No one will be forced to buy health insurance. However, if you choose not to purchase or participate in an affordable  insurance program, you will not be admitted to any hospital or urgent care facility without your American Express Card. So, don’t leave home without it.

 

I am Pro Choice. However, abortion should be the last choice and be a rare occurrence. There are millions of Americans that are waiting to adopt children. Many travel to foreign countries to adopt. I will propose a National Network to match prospective parents with children and babies available for adoption.

 

Unlike most other candidates I will answer all questions directly. If you are ready to take this country back; vote for Bob E Sherman.