Hillary Clinton for President

Gun Violence "Her plan consists of exponentially expanding background checks." Expanding the background check system doesn't make much sense and is an inconvenience to law-abiding gun buyers. It would make much more sense to fix the broken system instead. First, perpetrators of mass shootings typically pass background checks (as the primary argument of expanding the background check system is to prevent these crimes). Second, criminals can easily obtain firearms on the black market, through individuals with clean records, or by theft. Third, it will forcefully disarm thousands, if not millions, of non-violent gun owners, for example, illegal drug users, individuals who overstayed a visa, individuals with court-ordered psychiatric treatment (even if it is not threatening), and non-violent felons. [1] "Australia is politically synonymous with the United States, making it applicable for using their strict firearms control as a way to curb violence to work in the US. The policies Australia had implemented federally has worked, ever since their mass shooting 20+ years ago." The policy the Australian government used was a mandatory buyback program - in other words, they forced citizens to hand over their guns for compensation. You stated that this policy worked because they have not had a mass shooting in over 20 years. What really occurred after the ban was an increase in murder rate before it eventually returned to around the same as it was before the ban was enacted. In other words, it wasn't effective. Yes, the mass shootings may have stopped, however, nothing really changed. [2] I agree with you and Hillary on: Government intervention in shady financial dealings within Congress and punishment for any illegal action committed by the gun lobby (whether for or against gun control). The government must crack down on the gun show loophole. Foreign Policy "Hillary Clinton has advocated for more diplomatic congregations instead of blatant military intervention." Hillary, as a Senator, voted to authorize force in Iraq in 2002. She also intervened in Libya as Secretary of State, which turned the country upside down and contributed to the rise of ISIS. I don't think her track record matches up with the idea that she opposes the "Invade First, Ask Questions Later" ideology. [3] "Hillary Clinton also thoroughly advocated against American intervention in Iraq." She only advocated against it when the American people began to oppose it. Hillary Clinton has a history of flip-flopping on issues to match the opinion of the majority. On top of that, she initially supported the Iraq war and voted to authorize the use of military force in Iraq when she was a Senator. [3] I agree with you and Hillary on: We should seek diplomatic solutions rather than blatant military intervention and the use of economic sanctions. (although Hillary's track record says otherwise). Tax Reform "It is no question that the United States has one of the most divisive wealth gaps in the developed world, it is an incredible abomination that .01% of the US owns over 10% of American income. Why is that? If someone works hard and becomes part of the top .01% without doing anything illegal, I see no reason to attack them for being part of a group that makes over 10% of American income. If someone in the top 0.01% is found (in a fair trial) to have done something illegal, they should of course be held accountable. I wouldn't call that idea radical, or an 'abomination'. "Hillary Clinton has made many statements regarding the effectiveness of a progressive tax system which can combat wealth inequality and the profit would help against American debt" The progressive tax system is beneficial to a certain extent. What I would personally advocate for is a limit on how much one can be taxed as well as a higher sales tax on more expensive items (yachts, mansions, luxury cars, etc.) that only high income Americans can afford. I am opposed to a progressive tax on corporations. Conclusion "Her stance on gun violence has been solidified with international examples as functional." I wouldn't call the Australian buyback program a success; I will give you that mass shootings have declined, but I will not say that the program was functional or effective as the murder rate returned to what it previously was. [2] "Her stance on foreign policy is a great progressive leap away from the current violent tendencies of the US." In other words, the view she supported when it was popular, [3] "Her taxation system will prove helpful against current American wealth inequality." I will only support a progressive taxation system if there is a limit on how much one can be taxed. SOURCES [1] http://reason.com... [2] http://www.mintpressnews.com... [3] http://www.politifact.com...