The Problems in This Country Today
President Obama
President Obama: Your Policies Must Change
by: Dan Dinunzio
I was one of your biggest supporters last fall, and was convinced you were going to bring the change this country needed. Just like you said in your election night speech, “a government of the people, for the people, and by the people hasn’t perished from Earth”. After seven months there are a couple key issues that if addressed in their current state could end up damaging the revival of the American dream and restoring prosperity.
First and foremost I believe the full effect of the Stimulus package is yet to be seen, but right now reinvesting almost 1 trillion dollars isn’t going to directly result with economic growth. The money has been slowly being paid out around the country but I believe there are three simple steps you can take to help create jobs and keep them here to stay right now. Right now it’s difficult for companies to compete in the global markets with such a high corporate tax rate. A flat tax rate of 35% is one of the most expensive in the world and hurts companies wanting to work in America. By cutting this tax rate, you will effectively see more business coming to America and once again make America the most desirable economy in the world to invest in. Putting more money in the hands of Americans will help generate more jobs and revenue. Do away with taxes on capital gains because in a time when the economy is recovering it’s moderately inexpensive and people’s returns aren’t nearly as large. This is a key component to see greater economic growth after this recession. Recovery would be quicker and more efficient for everybody. Third and final would be the elimination of the death tax. Loved one’s fortunes shouldn’t have to worry about how much money the governments going to take. Inheritance often times gives families much needed money, which is used for various costs such as mortgage and car payments, or college tuition.
Also, I strongly agree that health care reform is needed, but a government run single payer system would be damaging to capitalism. Reducing the costs and improving the quality should be the main objective, and not the road to socialism that it seems America is headed on. There are too many criminals taking advantage of the current system. Moving from a paper-based to an electronic health care system would easily eliminate costly errors. At the same time it would accelerate the progress and technological advancements that is always changing in our world today. Tax reform would also contribute to helping those who can’t afford health coverage. Tax incentives for insurance to small business owners and those would are self-employed would help ease the cost. A call for individuals to become healthier would solve a lot of problems. Saving lives and money can be easily done together if the federal government and the health care field does its job to guarantee the best possible outcome for every man, women, and child who needs medical attention. The better equipped we are to handle these problems correctly will depend on the continuation of scientific research and breakthroughs. This nation needs to continue to find new cures and prevent disease that is steadily increasing the expensive health care system in America.
Mr. President we the people elected you for the hope of a better future. Government can’t solve every problem and sometimes it’s best to let the free market work itself. When will the real change you promised come to this nation? I can’t answer that, but I hope you put the right policies and people in place to see capitalism thrive once again with an abundance of economic growth. As a nation we’ve been put in this position before and there are solutions that will prove democracy to win out. The success in America is believed in the people and the political structure in which is governed. Be a leader and secure a prominent future for generations to come.
Published on Sept. 4 2009 in 
