Reply #104: I could do that, but

[LWolf]

I honestly don't think some are that far out in radical left field, so to speak. Universal health care, for example. Not exactly a rare, unknown commodity in other parts of the world. Oh, well. Here goes:

Universal Health Care, for 100% of the population. Care, not "coverage." Including mental health care and alternative medicines and methods.

Individualized education, meeting each learner at their point of need and taking them where they need to go. As far as they can go. No more one-size-fits all system, no more academic "competition" guaranteeing a whole class of "losers." Education to include social and character development, the arts, thinking, etc., and to continue through college or trade school, giving 100% of the adult population a skill with which to make a living. Class sizes, preschool through high school/trade school capped at 15, which is the magic number research shows gives the best advantage to students. An education system that pays for itself instead of depending on me to spend 10-15% of my salary providing for unfunded needs. Teachers' salaries that actually value us; that encourage us to enter the profession and to stay in the profession. No more high stakes testing of any kind. Parent education, starting with the conception of a child, about the kind of nurturing, interaction, and environment that develops healthy bodies and brains from birth through the beginning of school.

A living wage for everyone who works. "Living" meaning it will pay for decent housing, clothing, transportation, food, etc. for a family on a single income, freeing up plenty of time to invest in the actual family. A 30 hour work week. Longer vacations.

Guaranteed housing for all; no more homeless. A rein on developers gobbling up open space; smarter, better use of the space we've already used. Leave the open space open.

Proportional representation and instant run-off voting.

No GMO crops. No Frankenfoods. Environmentally friendly food production; no hormones, no antibiotics, no pesticide, no herbicide. Sustainable, clean energy a high priority. Clean air, water, and soil mandatory.

No death penalty. Ever.

Incarceration for violent crimes only; work programs to payback victims of property crimes.

Rehabilitation, not punishment.

Free, non-corporate sponsored airwaves.

That's a start.