Higher Standards for Politicians

(May 15, 2009 Dallas, Texas USA)

We need to raise our standards for our leaders to follow. This will be an effective way to rid our system of the many abuses we see by our leaders.

Republicans, Democrats and Individual Free Thinkers can at least agree that our Congressman and President should follow the same laws they set forth for the public. I would even go further and have them EXCEED those standards.

For example; many Americans are required to be tested for drugs as a “safety” matter. Maybe it is time we ask our Political Representatives to lead the way by setting even higher standards on drug testing them?

When a leader such as Nancy Pelosi votes FOR a Bill to allow water boarding (whether she believes in the Bill or not), then she back tracks on the issue, is it not a great time to see if water boarding really is safe and effective? Do you think we could get the truth out of her in this safe and family fun way of extracting the truth? Or did Congress and the President just want to water board us and not them?

The important thing is not whether you or they believe in the laws they make, but that they are willing to abide by the laws just the same way that they are asking the public.

I'm not even asking that these leaders give away their vast fortunes (most of which was made in office) to become elected leaders. However, since they should be held to higher standards, why not require them to release their financial information on a monthly basis? This way we can see “curious entries” early on.

I will go one further as they are responsible for making laws we can live with. When they submit a Bill for review, in the Bill must be what the Bill relates to. All laws must have an “expiration” date, other than our Constitution. And speaking of the Constitution, I like the idea of requiring a lawmaker who submits a Bill to show how this law is “Constitutional”.

Lastly, and I know you will like this one. We need more input from the citizens (legal citizens) of America. When the Electric bill comes, maybe there will be a questionnaire about the job our Congress is doing. If they score 10 percent, then maybe we should only pay them according to their performance?

I know all of these ideas are far fetched, ridiculous and impossible. But, many Americans live by these standards every day already. What is wrong with raising the bar so our Congress will be up to our level?

To have power is an honor bestowed by the American people. Do you think our leaders have used this power wisely? What changes or improvements would YOU like to see? Blog about it. It's time we start having this discussion. Who in our leadership already lives up to the American people's standards?

Peace Out, The Compusician

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