If I Were Prime Minister......

There would be a few changes I'd make in a political position of power especially if I were Prime Minister:

• Major social changes such as gay marriage would not be voted by politicians.  They would be voted by the people in a referendum.  Then, and only then would it be completely democratic.
• I'd push for a referendum vote on the death penalty in hopes of bringing it to Canada.
• If you aren't running for representation as an MP in every province and territory, you will not be recognized as a political party, but as an independent(s) (see Bloc Quebecois)
• No more slaps on the wrist for murderers, rapists, child molesters etc.  25 years minimum sentence if found guilty with no chance of parole for 20.
• Immediate deportation of immigrants for serious crimes (See my previous blog "Close The Doors" for details)
• Natives would no longer get free handouts.  No need to pay people for a treaty that none of this generation were involved in or affected by.
• Global Warming would no longer be recognized by the Canadian government as it has been proven false by the majority of accredited Climatologists and the government would not partake in any such summits based on this fact.
• The welfare system would become nearly nonexistent and those that apply would be thoroughly screened before approval and every year afterward.
• To be eligible for unemployment, you would need to have worked 6 months for every month that you are on it.  There are plenty of jobs, and if the only work available is Macdonalds, then so be it.  It's a job and will pay the bills.  "Beggars can't be choosers" as my father always said.
• Military men & women will receive far better pensions & benefits for their service to this country (It would be up for debate on the figures)
• Any government employees from the Prime Minister down to a secretary will be monitored closely for all spending they charge back to the country.  Any charges a person willingly makes knowing that it isn't legal/allowed will be result in immediate termination and the funds will be recovered through garnishing of wages in future employment and/or the courts.
• Senators will be elected as in any democratic system.  Appointments will be immediately halted.

 Those are but a few of the major changes I would love to see made.  I just hope to see a couple of them in my lifetime.

Happy Thursday!

Blake