The following "plank" in the platform is not an empty feel-good statement. It is a promise founded on (a) a new understanding of human nature and (b) an unwavering commitment to restore, fortify and preserve America. Naturally, it is based on one very big assumption — that Patriots gain control of Congress. Although we guarantee results, you must vote for Patriots to turn aspirations into reality.
Insure Social Harmony
We will enforce all existing laws or repeal them, stiffen penalties for those convicted, plug the holes in our justice system, elevate respect for our fair and equitable laws, increase the safety for those in law enforcement, and encourage leaders and celebrities to demonstrate exemplary behavior.
Suggested policy measures...
Although the following policy measures are strongly recommended, it is the job of Congress to work out the details regarding their implementation. Sending Patriots
to Congress will insure that special interests will not come before America.
We will encourage citizens to respect the law.
We will position America's fair and equitable laws as a universal moral code, and profess that America is a "just society."
We will advocate adherence to America's universal moral code.
We will enforce all existing laws. Laws Congress will not enforce will be repealed.
Those who break the fair and equitable laws of society will receive retribution that is both swift and compensatory.
We will discourage "compassion" from being administered to criminals because it lessens the fear of punishment for those in society who may be tempted to violate America's fair and equitable laws.
We will rename programs designed to rehabilitate troubled adolescents so they become an embarrassment, rather than a badge of honor (among their friends and associates).
We will promote the idea that those convicted can never "pay their debt to society"; that saying so only adds insult to injury, negating any notion of contrition.
We will advocate the elimination of all enjoyment from the prison experience in order to maximize the effectiveness of incarceration in discouraging crime.
We will end high-speed pursuits by revoking for life a driver's license if convicted.
We will increase the punishment for rogue law enforcement personnel.
When a life is in danger, the benefit of doubt will go to the police.
The command "Stop, Police!" should be universally understood as an obligation of citizenship. Those who do not obey should be charged with a felony for endangering everyone and receive a mandatory sentence.
We will advocate that leaders at all levels of government be held to the highest moral standards. Those charged with criminal activity or lascivious behavior will be expected to abdicate their public position until they are cleared of wrongdoing. Those charged will be prosecuted the same as any citizen.
We will encourage celebrities to recognize and embrace their influence in society as dominant figures; that they should work to set good examples as role models for their fans and the public. We will shun bad behavior as the actions of a pirate, not embrace or glorify it.
A law imposing an automatic stiff prison sentence (such as 10 years in prison and the permanent loss of one's driver's license) for fleeing arrest would end this problem at once, saving thousands of lives and countless injuries. How has Congress let this crime get out of hand and continue for so long?
At the very least, shouldn't those who demonstrate such a reckless disregard for innocent civilians be forever banned from driving again? Wouldn't the fear of a life-long ban save the life of at least one child?
We will plug the holes in our legal system.
We will fix the way we seek truth by incorporating an additional step into the existing four-step trial process. (At present, the four-step trial process consists of accusation, trial, penalty, and appeal.)
By adding a "truth and verification" phase before the penalty phase, we will free the jury to abide by their directive of basing their decision on the criteria "beyond a reasonable doubt." Without this additional phase, jurors are effectively forced to resort to the cautious standard "beyond a shadow of a doubt," resulting in the acquittal of guilty defendants. (See the book "A More Perfect Union" for a detailed explanation of this and every other recommended policy measure. It can be obtained by following the "Supplies" link on the horizontal menu above.)
We will discourage emotion in the courtroom. Those who demonstrate emotion should be cited for contempt for attempting to influence the jury beyond the facts.
To help insure the administration of justice, we will advocate that jurors be tested for acuity (intelligence and clear thinking) before selection, and that they be trained for efficacy (likely to produce a correct result) before trial.
We will better protect those in law enforcement.
We will elevate respect for law enforcement through public service announcements that will remind citizens of their obligation to obey those charged with protecting society.
We will increase penalties for citizens who are defiant, resist arrest, or endanger law enforcement personnel.
We will give law enforcement at all levels of government the benefit of the doubt when responding to dangerous situations in which criminal activity exists. We must protect those who are protecting us. It is unconscionable that society should make those in law enforcement afraid to err on the side of caution when facing grave danger (from fear of being admonished by society for making a split second mistake in uncertain circumstances). The consequences of erring on the side of caution should rest solely on the criminal.
We will increase the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Rather than exclude evidence if obtained improperly, we will advocate "compensation"; such as a cash settlement awarded to citizens (including suspects).
Note: Evidence should not be excluded on a technicality. An internal investigation would serve to document and admonish misconduct, identifying and expunging rogue law enforcement personnel.
Equipped with a national definition of "racism" (see "Unite the Nation"), we can now profile when and where appropriate and necessary, focusing limited resources on those likely to commit specific crimes.
Note: Because we have defined racism, the criticism that profiling is "racist" is unfounded.
We will fix the way we administer justice by establishing a hierarchy with regard to the purpose of punishment. The order advocated will be security, social deterrence, individual deterrence, inspire cooperation, rehabilitation, personal satisfaction (justice for the victim), and social satisfaction (justice for society).
We will better manage prison facilities.
By removing all pleasure from prison, we can punish more convincingly while shortening sentences. Shortened sentences will make more prison space available.
We will advocate that those who commit the most severe (heinous) crimes be considered enemies of America. With their citizenship suspended (indefinitely), they could be regarded as prisoners of war, housed in desert camps, and supervised by the military. The military units in charge would gain valuable experience from handling the most dangerous and insidious criminals.
We will advocate forced rehabilitation for drug users rather than prison. Length of rehabilitation will increase for future violations.
We will discourage the use of illegal drugs.
We will change the way we promote anti-drug use by incorporating drug addicts and former drug addicts into school presentations.
Those who fall victim to drugs and who seek treatment will not be regarded as heroes or given accolades upon becoming clean and sober. On the contrary, they each should be admonished and branded "a loser," to be shunned by society for having broken the law. The fans of celebrities and entertainers typically do not have the resources to make similar mistakes. We must send an empowering message to our children. That message must not be that you will get attention and applause if you break the law and become addicted to drugs.
What would happen if drug use resulted in public humiliation, industry castigation, and the indefinate suspension of one's driver's license? To object to severe measures of punishment is to condone the use of drugs, period. If we are not serious about diminishing drug use in America, we should repeal the laws against them.