How Would You Vote If You Were Allowed To? : Experience the Power of Direct Democracy and Make Your Voice Heard

by Wilkerson, W. R., III

• ISBN13: 9780967664330
• ISBN10: 0967664330
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-24
• Publisher: Ciros Books

Summary

The U.S. electoral system is broken beyond repair, says W. R. Wilkerson III-it's time to throw it out and start over! The politicians don't even represent those who voted them into office, and they certainly don't represent those who voted for the losers. Wilkerson cites numerous "squeaker" elections that were decided by as little as a single vote, where fully half the people were completely unrepresented.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Introduction: Where We Are-Direct Democracy Defined	p. 1
Abortion	p. 7
Affirmative Action	p. 9
Alcohol & Tobacco Prohibition	p. 11
Amending the Constitution	p. 13
Capital Punishment	p. 15
Electoral College	p. 17
Entitlements (Social Security & Welfare)	p. 19
Foreign Aid	p. 21
Foster Care	p. 23
Free Speech	p. 25
Gambling	p. 27
Gun Banning	p. 29
Illegal Immigration	p. 31
Mandatory National Service	p. 33
Medicaid	p. 35
Military Spending	p. 37
Narcotics Decriminalization	p. 39
National Debt	p. 41
National Identity Card	p. 43
National Language	p. 45
Pornography	p. 47
Prostitution	p. 49
Public School Financing	p. 51
Separation of Church & State	p. 53
Taxation	p. 55
Terrorism & Antiterrorist Measures	p. 57
Universal Healthcare	p. 59
Voluntary Euthanasia	p. 61
Take Action!	p. 62
Voter Ballot	p. 63
Appendices
Razor Thin Victories and Other Close Election Calls	p. 65
The Constitution of the United States	p. 71
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States	p. 87
The Declaration of Independence	p. 99
Notes	p. 105
Index	p. 109
About the Author	p. 111
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