What happened to Peace? 11 questions to ask Presidential Candidates

The speechs and questions (planted or not) are flying around here like crazy. Let's take a moment and craft a few questions that frame the issues differently. Here's my list of 11 questions I'd like to ask those nutty

Republicans and Democrats:

11 QUESTIONS I WISH SOMEONE WOULD ASK:

1. Do you believe that the government should not restrict basic human rights, and if so, will you immediately reinstate the right of Habeas Corpus, require FISA court oversight for wiretapping, and ensure that American’s adhere to the Geneva Convention?
2. If the largest burden on those at the bottom of our economy is healthcare, what is your plan to help “the least of our brothers”?
3. Why don’t you talk about peace? Is America no longer the beacon on the hill?
4. We have nothing to fear, but fear itself. What is your plan to change the environment of fear?
5. In dealing with developing countries do you view the US as a Strict Father or a Nurturing Partner?
6. What do you think of a strategy that would encourage manufacturing investments in Mexico (thereby growing a neighboring economy instead of China)?
7. Can we build a 10 year plan to reduce our foreign oil dependency? What would that entail?
8. Do you think the government should control who we can marry and who we can’t?
9. Lobbyists and corporate money has co-opted Congress and the Presidential campaign. Will you push for dramatic campaign and lobbying reform and call out anyone who doesn’t vote to support a “clean” government?
10. American schools are setup to advance students to each grade on an annual basis, based upon their age. Do you support a system that would advance students based upon their capabilities?
11. In the business world, the people you tend to be nicest to are your customers and suppliers. Do you believe that a positive foreign policy would include making developing countries or potentially hostile countries our customers and suppliers?
    

If you get a chance to ask one of my questions to our candidates, let me know their answers. I'll post em here!