If I Were King 080104

If I were King political candidates wouldn’t be allowed to receive financial contributions of any kind. They wouldn’t have to foot the bill themselves either. Each candidate would receive equal time on radio and TV, and said ads would be available online as well. Throw in some debates and that’s it, nothing else. A level playing field, no “Oprah effect”, no brown nosing celebrities imposing their will on the mindless public, no special interest groups buying candidates.

If I were King celebrities that did the crime would do the time, just like everyone else, with one exception. Since they are celebrities and are used to living in the spotlight, I’d broadcast their entire stay behind bars “Big Brother/Survivor” style, for the whole world to see. All proceeds generated by the “Stars Behind Bars” channel would go to the political campaign fund.

If I were King the gas powered automobile would be a thing of the past. At the very least all automobiles would have to be gas/electric hybrids. The ones that I’d really like to see being used are the all electric automobiles, the compressed air automobiles, and maybe some sort of Flintstone style foot-powered automobiles.

If I were King medication wouldn’t be peddled on TV. The whole medication mentality would be thrown out and replaced with an “eat, drink, and live healthy” mentality. If you’re doing those three things and you still don’t feel good, then you can go see a doctor. Hopefully the doctor doesn’t go straight for the prescription pad. If he/she does I’d look into a second opinion.

If I were King speeding tickets would be given out to drivers going one or more miles over the speed limit. It is called the “speed limit” and not the “speed minimum”. I think most of the road rage seen today comes from the fact that everyone’s in such a hurry, and people like to think they’re in a race. Leave a little earlier and drive the speed limit. It’s such a relaxing way to drive, and you don’t have to worry every time you see a police car.