That was the question—with respect to the global problems we currently face—that Tom Brokaw posed to the spectacular panel at "Enhancing the U.S.'s Role in the World," sponsored by t
On day one I would start an investigation of insurance companies. They hold incredible power over our country and its people. I would then initiate a plan to fund research for alternative energy sources that are safe for the planet. Third on day one I would enact a plan to provide affordable hearth care for everyone and fourth, I would change campaign finance rules to allow campaigning only in the six weeks prior to elections. Then I would take a hot bath and go to bed.
On Day One, I'd like to see our next president talk to local people, in both the U.S. and around the world, and think of ways to actually gather good ideas to build local communities online. We need to look beyond big global issues and think about ways that people are trying to deal with problems like graffiti, crime, health care, and the environment on local levels. People usually think about these issues locally, but solutions can be shared, so I want to see the next president bring people together.
Health care access for everyone should be issue #1. Health care costs are out of control, affecting the bottom line of companies as well as the take-home pay of many Americans. Many insured Americans are chronically underinsured and under constant threat of a critical illness wiping out their assets. The practices of insurers re: who and how they insure, needs reform. My husband was only 30 with no major illnesses when he was turned down for individual insurance. THE SYSTEM NEEDS CHANGE!
To encourage voting in the Texas Primary, Austin singer-songwriter Kat Edmonson ( http://www.myspace.com/katedmonson ) marched around the streets of Austin asking complete strangers, "What would you do if you were President?". The resulting video is a simple yet powerful montage of diverse Austinites writing and presenting their own colorful answers to the camera. Find out what Austin wants to see addressed On Day One.
