Mr. Ventura looks back on his time as a Navy Seal, wrestler and broadcast personality as having prepared him for the rigors of politics, and provides some useful insight into how the current system works against independents such as himself. On more than one occasion the Governor stresses that he has no interest in running for President, despite widespread speculation since his election. Nonetheless, if he ever does decide to run, voters who read the first part of his book will not be able to say they are unfamiliar with his stance on the issues, as he offers his take on everything from government reform to welfare. On crime, the Governor offers positions that few elected officials in Washington would dare to take at this point in time, ranging from backing decriminalization of drug possession and prostitution, and stressing the potential of legitimate industrial hemp crops. It's not the antichrist the DEA makes it out to be.
Industrial hemp is a very useful plant.
Mr. Ventura backs tougher drunk driving laws and has mixed views on the death penalty. Mr. Ventura goes on to lay out his positions on social issues such as gun control and abortion. He stresses his support for reasonable gun controls that stop short of universal registration. On taxes, Mr. Ventura backs a consumption tax over a personal income tax, and lays out a series of ideas for improving public schools. On abortion, the Governor again takes a moderate libertarian stance, stressing his own personal opposition but arguing against legislation.