Surprise Party Official Platform Expanding Possibilities

Immigration Efforts of coming into the country should be made easier, therefore less illegal immigrants; immigrants will be easier to document. The quota should be made larger, to start the process of easier entrance. Amnesty should be granted to a specific quota of illegal immigrants, per year. The number of illegal immigrants decreases, yet does not flood the government system. Tighten the amount of security around borders, but no walls; this will cost, per mile, an average of $2.8 to $3.9 million. Wasting money instead of saving.

Gun Ownership The people’s right to own guns should not be infringed upon. Standard evaluation, as well as, mandatory psychiatric checks by a licensed psychiatrist to determine the mental stability of the owner; if deemed even slightly mentally ill, the person will be turned away. Limited amount of violent firearms being distributed including: semi- automatic weapons, assault rifles, and explosives.

Abortion Pro-Choice Technology for abortion has improved, decrease in deaths among the women Rape victims should not be forced to birth the child A women deserves a choice, she will know what is best for the baby If there is a desire for abortion, the women should pay the costs themselves Money for clinics comes from donations of supporters

Education Pre-Kindergarten increases children’s cognitive abilities Early education programs have greater long term effects on social development and emotional development Parents should pay for their child’s tuition in early education programs Not mandatory, but highly suggested Standardized tests do no improve student achievement

Defense Money spent on defense has been on a steady decrease from withdrawing troops from unwanted areas Decrease the amount of countries the US helps If budget is cut farther important education, training, and support for soldiers and their families would be cut Decrease amount of supplies sent to other countries if not in direct combat

Health Care All men are created equal A national health care program, CHIP and other programs would become the national health care program’s budget Every American has the right to medical treatment, no matter the severity of treatment, the government should help others

National Debt Save a small portion of the national budget each year to get closer to paying of the national debt Make the necessary cuts, including programs that do not help a majority of people If cut one year, it will be added the next, followed by a different program being cut

Regulation of Business Follow laissez-faire Less strict regulations on businesses, especially if smaller Decrease tax breaks Union power Water and air pollution should rely solely on the government to improve Less incentives

Gay Rights Same-sex marriage should be legal Considered discrimination if against each individuals rights, creating a second class of citizens Benefits from traditional marriage should be given to same-sex marriages i.e. social security if one partner passes away (1,000 different benefits