Dear Fellow Americans, Here are a few thoughts. 1. We must take back the responsibility for our society from politicians.  They should simply be the cogs that get things done, not the inspiration.  We are still working with rules and plans from the fifties when we became the land of the dollar.  Ronald Regan said “We the People tell the government what to do.  It doesn’t tell us.  We the People are the driver.  The government is the car.  We decide where it should go.”  Let’s get the car back on track. Let’s build back better.  2. There is nothing more important in a democracy than a well-informed electorate.  We need at least a few organizations to agree to educate us with real, unbiased information each night.  No ads, no BS, no interviews which allow false statements.  Just the facts. 3. We need to take money out of the political system.  It’s being run by the rich who don’t always have our best interest at heart. Each candidate can have a website which allows voters access to facts, history of accomplishments, education, references, hobbies, and memorable moments.  No public advertising.  No rallies.  End or reduce the legalized corporate seduction of lobbyist. We need term limits on every position.  We need to get serious about our hiring process.  It should be short and sweet.  We need more than two options. 4. We need to end policies which disrupt our real vote.  Gerrymandering and the electoral college need to go. 5. Real freedom doesn’t allow for personal restrictions which don’t affect others. We are all pro-life but ending a pregnancy is a very personal option between two people.  Who you Love is a very personal thing and those relationships should be encouraged. Who you choose to be is entirely up to you. 6. Childcare needs to be low cost or free.  We need to celebrate anyone willing to raise a child and support them as best we can. 7. We need to rebuild from scratch our educational, civil, courts, prison, police, healthcare, investment, government etc.  Start from the ground up.  Health care should include mental, dental, vision, hearing and has to be affordable. 8. We need to embrace the gun culture with safety requirements. Just like cars requiring registration, training, insurance. They need proper safe storage, and a maximum capacity of ten rounds.  In a civil society there should be no reason to carry a weapon in public. Mental health care needs to be readily available to those requesting it for free.  9. We love our right to free speech and we need to encourage thoughtful debate but discourage hate.  10. We need a national budget with no overrides. It needs to include paying down our national debt. We need to simplify and restructure the tax system.  We need to eliminate pork barrel spending.  We need a healthy watchdog.  We need to crack down on corruption. 11. We need to build homes which are affordable.  Just as the car industry was required to build good mpg cars to offset the lower mpg cars, so should home builders.  Mini home communities need to be prioritized.  All home rentals should convert to rent to purchase plans after a year.  No down payment assistance.  That encouraged the 2008 meltdown.  Buyers must have skin in the game.  Payment assistance should be available as needed.  No easy foreclosures before options like interest only, refinancing or open market sales. 12. No predatory lending.  This used to be a mob practice.  It rarely helps the borrower.  13. Our effect on the world’s climate needs to be addressed and regulations enacted in a common sense way.  The rush to all electric cars, trucks and busses which cost three times their value is nuts.  Hybrid and plug-in vehicles have been around for decades and need to be pushed.  Solar panels need to be installed on every home at cost plus, plug and play, no sales cost.  Recycling need to happen effectively.  California requiring wind deflectors on tractor trailers that only become effective over 55mph, while regulating a 55mph speed limit on trucks …. makes no sense.  We need to do our part, even if it seems small.  Quit using 2 cycle anything.  Electric tools have become cost effective, have as much or more power and are easier to use. 14. Our insurance industry needs to be appreciated during the climate crisis and policies need to be ended like unrealistic roof replacement on an old roof, legal fee limits, increased responsibility on home, car boat owners to take reasonable care to avoid losses. Selling flood insurance to folks who continually get flooded is nuts. 15. We need consumers to support companies who voluntarily join an organization which encourages fair pricing.  Grocers, fuel suppliers, hardware store, retail stores and the like all need a fair profit margin.  Consumers would then have the ability to select based on their ability to abide by fair pricing.  Like the Good Housekeeping seal you would know your getting a good value. 16. Crime can be an addiction, which starts with shoplifting.  We need to say no to theft.  Better security and laws allowing it at retailers. Understanding from consumers to verify payment at the door. Reduced cost of those willing to scan and pay correctly. 17. Reduction of citizens who are not a danger to society in prison.  This is a high cost to families and taxpayers. 18. Killing of innocent civilians is not acceptable.  Period.  Whether by local police or countries abroad, the end does not justify the means.  Life is the most important commodity there is.  We need to shut down aggressors and never support those who do. 19. Free enterprise needs to be cultivated as the road to better pay and the American Dream.  Grants or loans need to be available to those who produce a good business plan along with mentorship from others experienced in a similar field.  20. We need to teach and encourage the concept of common sense.  Non-habit-forming drugs need to be available as needed. Children need to be educated about predators.   Conspiracy theories are rarely true, dangerously effect the folks who are gullible and need to be shot down.  The world is not flat, we’ve been to the moon.  Understanding how to think for yourself is critical. 21. We need to be kinder to those around us.  Disregard for others feelings can cause road rage.  Bullying can cause suicide or mass shootings. Loud vehicles disrupt the sweet sound of nature. We all have bad moments.  Be prepared to back down when needed. 22. Rehabilitation needs to be effective.  Taking someone from the environment causing the problem isn’t the solution.  We need to help them fix their environment.  This may be the need for friendship, mentoring, employment or relocation. 23. These are just a few ideas we can start with.  All this and more can be done with a government that is responsive to the needs of the people.  24. Become part of the solution We the People need.  Support a fix at pickyourfight.com.  Thanks Russ