What would you change about the United States and why?
466021
People on welfare.  way to many. And ones that are on food stamps.  I know a few people that are able to work but don't want to, cause they don't want to lose their free stuff.  The Government needs to start checking people out a little better and if they do maybe are taxes won't be too high.  I understand that there is some people that need the help, but some are just taking advantage of the system.  Nothing makes me more mad that I go and earn a honest living and you have someone wanting you to buy some groceries, so they can have cash to go buy cigarettes and beer.
708474
no im not living the american dream. only few people actually live it thats why its called a dream. life is an ongoing struggle for me and about 250 million americans. what needs to be changed is definitely the heathcare, and welfare system. the military budget also needs to be reduced from $400 billion to about $40 billion. spend $360 on healthcare and welfare. people will be better taken care of. food in the u.s. is great though. dont change that. i love american buffets and taco bell. i also like how people trust each other in the states. in a lot of countries people dont trust each other and that is sad. i also like how americans are much friendlier than other countries. thats one thing americans can teach others. and also the food as well. im not talking about mcdonalds coz thats rubish. but like american buffets. even steak, ribs, and chicken wings. other countries have taught me tolerance. many countries are real good at accepting people of different religious groups, backgrounds, gays, poor people, etc. we are all people, and sometimes thats hard to understand in the states because you have to fit into this mold on what a person should be.
709328
First, i would tell the United Nations to back us up on N. Korea and Iran, or i would withdraw the united states from the (un)United Nations.  I would do away with the national income tax, instead imposing a 12% sales tax on all goods bought, saving americans 30% of thier pay checks and enabling them to save money.  I would regulate internet poker instead of attempting to ban it, and use the money for universal health care.  I would work with Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other moderate Middle East/Southern Asian countries to develop a free trade agreement to improve the economy of those countries, which would help fight terrorism.  (Its hard to recruit terrorist when people can afford to eat.)  I would also work with Iraq and Afghanistan to drastically improve the public education system in those countries, as the greatest threat to terrorism and tyranny is education, not bombs.  And i would send 50,000 more troops to the middle east for a set amount of time, putting 25000 of them to the mountains of Afghanistan and another 25000 to the city of Baghdad in order to beef up security in the capital city.  I would implement a program that would give massive tax cuts to car companys that increase fuel mileage to 40mpg, and i would legalize marijuana for the purpose of getting tax money from it, so that we could in turn use that money for a program to develop the worlds most advanced fuel alternative program, and also find ways to lower emissions.  I would also give huge tax cuts to companys that reduced their pollution rates by 10%.  One last thing, i would do away with the death penalty, instead sending murderers, rapists, and repeat child molesters to a hard labor camp in alaska, where they would be forced to work 12 hours a day, sit in a small cell another 11 hours a day with no television, and the other hour they would get to talk to family members.  That would curb crime.\nVote for me.  :)
461416
Just look at whats going on in this country & the Middle East.\n\nMy mind's already made up; it's time for a change.
759203
Heck yeah! America would definitely be different for example the flag would be the British flag.  Americans would drink tea at teatime like the British Americans would spell the words "favour"and "practise" and not the Americanized "favor"and "practice".  Things would be so different if america were still a British colony, We might even live in a world without Coca Cola (maybe we might have invented it under British rule...really I don't know.) America would be very diferent if still a British colony.
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NOTHING will change. \n\nThe reason it was even brought up was so it can look like Bush is doing something.\n\nNothing will change because us rich americans want someone who will mow our lawns for cheap and work in our restaraunts for cheap.    The majority of people in office benefit from illegals so it wont change.\n\nI get my car washed inside and out, completely polished for $5 right outside of NYC thanks to illegals.  Viva Mexico!
175751
NOTE: my answer might be helpful to you if by "our nation" you mean the United States of America. Remember, the Internet is not the sole domain of the USA.....\n\n1. People would be healthier since they would be be biking more often, walking to a bus stop, walking from one platform to another when changing trains, etc.\n2. It would be a more egalitarian society since the rich would have to be on the same commuter train sometimes as the poor.\n3. It would be a saner society.\n4. Suburbs would no longer be the place to live for the middle class.\n5. Shopping malls would go into a long period of negative economic growth and inner city shopping areas would experience a rebirth.\n\nTo get an inkling of what it might look you might consider taking a trip to certain parts of Europe.\n\nSee also the answer posted by another person about wilderness areas, people living closer to their jobs, etc.
1154198
I'm slightly over 25, but I hope I can still answer.\nIf I were President, there are a few things I would try to do: 1) I'd build that wall on the border with Mexico, it wouldn't fix the problems with illegals here, but it may help stem the tide. 2) I'd try to increase military enlistment and retention (increased bonuses for signing, and benefits after service). 3) I'd fix the gay marriage debate by signing a law prohibiting the gov't from conducting marriages period, the gov't can only conduct civil unions (marriage shall be purely a religious institution, SEPERATE from the state). 4) I'd drill in ANWAR, and the gulf of Mexico, and anywhere else we could to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. 5) institute a national sales tax, no more income, there's a plan already drawn up, and it looks pretty fair. 6) more funding for alternative fuels. 7) (probably most important) I'd withdraw funding for the U.N. and kick them the hell out of my country, and until they can prove they aren't a corrupt bunch of imbeciles, they will get no help from us.
888910
I would give the Democrats 2 states to ruin and keep the rest for the GOP.  We would stop entitlements, abortion, gay marriage, and we would enact a flat tax...ah - HEAVEN on earth!
335243
End:\n\n-Income Taxes\n-90% of welfare\n-HUD and other wasteful Gov't programs\n\nI would Return as much power to the states as I could.\nAddress the nation with a speech of personal liberties freedoms.\n\n\n\nBasicaly Try to Change the Government back to the way the Founding Fathers Wanted it to be.
448322
I would stop trying by different ways 2 establish USA as the only power in the world by making treaties with other countries .id stop betraying other countries askin others to stop warfare but continuing secret weaponery making. I would lend a helping hand to countries for imports n exports\nTHUS TRYING TO MAKE A PEACEFUL,AND A BETTER PLACE 2 LIVE IN.\n(NOTE:im not tryin 2 point out bush)
334442
The United States...of course!
201319
I would be drinking more vodka and less bourbon, beyond that I see little difference in our governments. We would still all live die and pay taxes. Life is hard in the United States for a poor person anyway. Lack of food, shelter, and health care is the norm. This is a shame for a country with so much wealth to let these things happen.
101875
I think that all depends on what the people do to change the current situations. In America we have the great ability to determine the security and stability of the world. \nWe can not change anything if the American people continue with their collective thought that we can do nothing to change the way the government acts. \n\nI personally belive this starts with getting out of the "party" mindset. I dont know anyone that agrees with either party on each and every issue.
15766
the united states...........
812926
Nothing at all. \n\nI have faith that God has a plan for the salvation of each and every one of us that is going to work, so why would I change anything?\n\nLove and blessings Don
65408
a safer nation from terrorism. A better economy.  Lower taxes.  More freedom.