Here it is, my long awaited three-point
plan to improve the world.
Point One:
If you want to be a leader, you should
work hard to be worthy of a leadership role. You, not a welfare
recipient, should be held to a higher standard. Therefore, I propose
that all elected officials be subject to a new law stating that they
will be immediately removed from office for a felony conviction. If
you think there are too many laws punishable as a felony, get rid of
them. If you are a felon, you don't get to hold office. And, if you
are found in breach of public trust (you misused public funds for
personal gain, if you are fraudulent in your dealings as a government
representative, if you knowingly lie to the public for personal or
political gain, you are charged with a felony. Any conviction for a
felony committed while in office is subject to a mandatory minimum
three year sentence in the maximum security federal penitentiary
nearest to their home of record. You are elected as a leader, act
like one.
Point Two:
When you agree to a position as a
government regulator of a business or industry, you agree to never
work for that industry after your employment as a regulator of same.
If you were a member of the industry being regulated, you are
prohibited from occupying a position as a regulator of that industry.
I understand that the use of industry people aids in understanding of
the industry and aids in regulation. The point of a regulator isn't
to make the industry easier, it is to protect the public interest.
Point Three:
The amount of inheritance allowable to
any individual will be set to a maximum of fifty years worth of the
minimum wage at a forty-hour work week. With great wealth comes
increased political power. If you are unable to increase your own
wealth and influence with a fifty year head start, you probably are
not suited to exert that influence. If you can't win the hundred yard
dash with a fifty yard head start, you don't get to go to the
Olympics. If you want to increase the allowable inheritance, increase
the minimum wage. Otherwise, donate the money to your favorite
charitable organization.
