Hey Pandas, If You Could Be A President, Leader, Or Something Similar For A Day, What Laws Would You Make? (Closed)
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Critical thinking to be taught in schools.
It is taught in Australian schools! First in Primary school, where you may not notice that's what it is, but by year 11 & 12 at High school you know what it is and why you are doing it. If you didn't you have no chance completing English exams, for example.
New Rule: the highest paid person in a business cannot make more than 40x the lowest paid person in that business. And usury is outlawed.
40x is too much. 10x I could support. For example, the custodian is paid US$30k. Not enough to live on or have a family. The boss would earn $1.2 million. Raise the janitor to $50k, at 10x the CEO would make $500k, more than enough.
I based this estimate from an article explaining in the 50s-60s U.S., the highest paid employee in a company maid 40x the lowest paid. Over time into the 80s-90s, the highest paid person was getting 400x the lowest paid employee. I wonder what it is now...
Load More Replies...Just FYI 'Outlawed' means outside of the law. If something or someone is outlawed it means that no laws apply. For example, if a person is determined to be outlawed and you killed them, you could not be prosecuted within the boundaries of law. If an act is outlawed, then it means that it is not protected by law, you could still do it but there are no legal safeguards. But otherwise, I completely agree.
True, but the other definition is "make illegal". Look it up.
Load More Replies...I love the first decree, the second would make it difficult to start businesses and do large build projects.
This is how it used to be in thev50s, 60s and 70s, then the devaluing of fellow human beings and monumental greed kicked in. Remember the 80s when a.holes a plenty were showing off their grandiose egos with the much loved phrase of the time "greed is good. Truly sickening, and now look at where it has led us...
I like the first part. But unfortunately the reality is, if noone can charge interest on loans then noone will lend out money. The money looses value over time. That's why we have interest.
I'd like to think that my new policy would make loans and interest unnecessary, anyways.
Load More Replies...An IQ test to get a driver's license. A phycological exam to be a parent.
How about mandatory classes in parenting and human interactions for ALL residents and citizens?
What happens if you fail the interaction class?
Load More Replies...A coordination test for driving as well, because *all protests to the contrary*, we know people are going to try doing "fill-in-the-blank" and driving at the same time at some point.
In Victoria we have the beginning of this, as we have a hazard perception test that 'focuses on scenarios where probationary drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash'. It doesn't have the scenario of driving while on phone pre se, but it does have ones where you might be driving while distracted by something else happening outside the car. It would be good to extend this and maybe link it with a defensive driver test, which currently is an additional course you can do.
Load More Replies...That last one, unfortunately, is a horribly slippery slope. The validity of the method largely depends on the person or people in charge of deciding who gets to reproduce. What if he's another Hitler?
No idea how we would do this or who decides what is good and bad- but society does need to give itself a good talking to and work out How To do this.
Load More Replies...The right to safe abortion. The right for painkillers even at a "standard" gynaecologist procedure. The right to euthanasia.
News channels for just news, not opinions.
There are at least two factual, unbiased new channels in Australia. Unfortunately commercial stations do not subscribe to this school of thought, as they like to feed on 'drama' and viewers seem to agree.
Make lifesaving medicine such as insulin free...for starters.
Life saving medications, should be a reasonable price, diabitis is a huge he bad one in the USA, laws need to change, they, or he, got away with too much, wrong, wrong,wrong !!!
Someone could probably correct these numbers but... I believe insulin costs around 2-4 US$ per unit to produce. It's sold at anywhere from $120-$350 per unit. The US represents about 15% of the world's insulin use, and about 50% of its profit. I don't think the drug companies that produce it would hurt a lot...especially since I believe it's been around for 100 years or so.
Load More Replies...Price controls end up with shortages. Meddling with the law of supply and demand never works. Look at what's going on with organ donations right now.
If you are running/applying for a federal position, you should be required to give DNA samples so than can be run through the systems of cold cases and rape kits.
I strongly agree. Looking at a candidate's tax returns isn't enough. The results of the specific tests would not have to be made public, just a statement that there were abnormalities shown in the test results. The candidate would then have the personal option to release the full results
And who, exactly would prepare, giver and "grade" such tests? Do you see a problem?
Load More Replies...Free healthcare for EVERYONE, regardless of which country you live in.
If the billionaires pay their share of taxes then it would be affordable.
I completely agree, in doing so, they would surely continue agreat life !!!
Load More Replies...Healthcare should be a human right in any society that pays taxes to create and keep a community. What reason could possibly be better for paying taxes than to keep the community safe from harm be it medical, social or other means? We have laws to protect from criminal behaviour and safe on our roads, sidewalks and public spaces paid by taxes to be enforced, so why not to keep citizens in good health or help the infirm?
Free as in paid by taxes or free as in a price ceiling, the government forcing the price of everything to be 0?
I take it you don't enjoy socialism or anything outside of capitalism? Yea taxes suck but so does the price of hospital visits and medication. People's well-being are a human right (stated by the human rights organization) and if that means we have to pay higher taxes for the greater good of everyone's health, then so be it.
Load More Replies...Not having to pay to attend the specialised clinic for my chronic condition was one of the many satisfying things about paying my taxes. I think Health and Education should be the highest tax allocations worldwide.
YES, yes, yes. This has been mentioned several times here. I wonder if it will be the most frequently mentioned response. If so, every member of the House and Senate should receive the results.
It’s better that I’m not in charge. I’d be quite the tyrant.
Yeh me too, there would be a lot of eunuchs in my society once I caught up with all the rapists, pedophiles and abusers.
My subject, the laws need to be much, much more severe, first of all, the animal abusers and puppy mills, they get off too lightly, then of course, rapists, pedophiles, and abusers, rapists should be locked up for life, also the pedophiles, they will never change, we see it in the news !!!
Load More Replies...I suspect I would be the opposite- I would get caught up in making similar mistakes as Gogh Whitlam, giving everyone free education etc and running up national debt!
Free healthcare. Including medication and different therapies.
It is beyond awful that the USA doesn't already provide this. Other nations provide their residents and citizens with healthcare (including mental health care) and the USA should do so as well.
If not free, then affordable. Maybe the basics, such as yearly exams and certain vaccines, are free, as well as medication necessary to maintain life. After that, maybe pay on a sliding scale.
i believe this should be true in serious cases like havibg a canmcer but like a broken finger still coist money
I would make it so radio stations and broadcasters can’t play Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, if they do, they’ll get a 1000 dollar fine.
Growing up Irish catholic, Christmas was NOT allowed to begin until the start of advent (the 4th Sunday before Christmas). No music, no decoration, nothing. Even though I am no longer a catholic that is the rule I still follow.
And no putting up ANY Xmas decorations until the day after thanksgiving!
That's what I do! The tree comes up, decorations. On black Friday I am changing my hand sanitizer on my backpack to a more festive one!
Load More Replies...You do NOT get my vote. One of my favorite radio stations just started playing Christmas music and that makes me so happy.
Its only a Crime when your actions harm OTHERS. Any action that harms yourself is legal (ie drug use, public nudity, daredevil behaviour, etc). HARM includes child/animal abuse, neglect, etc. Harm reduction and rehab rather than incarceration. All children to receive free dental/health/eyecare until adulthood K-12 education to focus on "how to learn", critical thinking, and life skills rather than obscure 16th century poets
That's OK, as long as those who engage in self-endangering activities can also produce on demand evidence of an active death and disability insurance policy that covers 100% of expenses for the person and any dependent family members, minimum value $50 million. I don't want the cost of picking up that person's pieces coming out of my wallet.
If anyone hurts an animal or a child whatever they did is to be done to them three times.
Eight-year-old me: Uh-oh! Twelve-year-old-me: It ain't so bad. I've learned my lesson.
I already said this, but it got downvoted. I’d outlaw homophobia, transphobia, and racism. I know phobias are often legit, but as a member of the lgbtq+ community, I’m allowed to be killed in 13 countries and 38 states if my identity “causes a sudden emotional reaction.” So yeah, homophobia is illegal now.
I forgot that the 13 countries actually kill the lgbtq+ community no matter what. It’s actually a whopping 74 countries I can be killed in. Not including the 38 states in the US.
I would outlaw 24-hour-a-day cable news channels. Additionally, for internet news, you have to read the article and answer a short comprehension quiz about it before you can see the video news report.
I wouldn't outlaw news, but absolutely would make a law that anything being reported as "news" must present fact-checked information only, otherwise they cannot call the show "news."
I believe in the local half-hour news programs seen on the major networks in the morning, afternoon, and evening. But the 24 saturation of CNN, MSNBC, Fox, and the like are not helpful or healthy, especially when news shows are shown back-to-back with opinion/entertainment shows. It immerses people in a spin zone. Journalism requires time and thought, and trying to fill the gaps on 24/7 news invites trouble.
Load More Replies...I would make one law, and it would be: Under no circumstances am I to be permitted to become president.
I would first require all single use containers, packaging and bags to be made out of materials that are 100% biodegradable. Even waterproof containers need to be able to break down to bio friendly matter within five years. Containers for long term storage would be a separate matter, and could use non degradable materials. But straws, coffe lids, soda bottles, sandwich bags, to go containers, plastic cutlery, product presentation materials......it all needs to be biodegradable.
Actually, the people in charge, should have started , a long time ago, but beter late than not, and I do agree with you, it may take time !!!
I feel the same. There is an ad on Australian tv post-2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference about the Australian government investing in initiatives to turn rubbish into other items, like benches and board walks. The first thing I thought was, it's great, but I would prefer they use the same funding/effort to prevent the waste products being produced in the first place. For example, making companies producing drinks return to using only glass bottles.
all schools have to have quality TP. oh boy people are gunna love me
Death taxes. You should be able to earn as much as you want with fairly minimal income taxes. However, you should only be able to leave say 10 million per dependent, all the rest should go to healthcare/education etc. I think this might be the best way to reduce wealth inequality without penalizing people for being productive. Inherited wealth doesn't do society OR those who inherit massive unearned fortunes good in the long run imo.
Well these laws already exist in the USA and most countries. But. Easy to avoid
Separation of church and state with real consequences for violations. Churches, politicians and faith based organizations would be fined for every attempt at pushing their agenda in the world. Also churches would pay taxes.
Hear hear! When religion and politics get muddled, the results are always ugly.
I would kill Daylight Savings. Or make it always on. The switching back and forth is silly and confuses animals and small children.
Also, there is a spike in heart attacks and auto accidents after "spring forward."
I'm surprised this wasn't already here: Forbid religion influence in politics. All decisions must be made with the welfare and free choice of the people in mind regardless of religion.
Yeah, I'm all for seperation of church and state; don't want the government to tell me what to believe
agree - but impossible to police. Religious ogrs already manufacture plenty of psudeo-sciencetific rubbish to try and substantiate their hatred.
Hey Ben, how have you been doing?
Load More Replies...Sorry, Forbid religious influence in politics. Need coffee.
I would create a drinking license that can be taken away from people who have a drinking problem. Serving a person without a drinking license the same as serving a minor.
I understand the thought behind your statement, but trust me when I say that if someone wants to drink, they'll find a way to drink.
You cannot have more money than a billion dollars. World's billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people.
You'll have to seal up a lot of loopholes. But that will be fun!
So, once someone has the stated limit, why shoud they keep contributing to society/culture? What happens to all the other people who are dependent on the billionaire for jobs, etc?
Sooooo Elon is actually "contributing" to culture? HUH? And as a society as a whole??
Load More Replies...You sound like a republican senator. People : we need to pay living wages to essential workers... senator : but the economy will never recover from that...
Load More Replies...- Tax penalties for having more than one child (unless multiple birth like twins) - Cities must grow "up", not "out" - Much tighter restrictions on new construction in untouched places - Environmental budget must be at least 25x the military budget - News organizations must report news, not opinion - Animal rights equal human rights - No one goes to bed hungry - All schools equally financed - No one can be homeless - Shelter animals cannot be killed - No fur "harvesting" - No pet mills
Well, penalties in the sense that people with more than one child would not receive tax breaks after the first child, and that their tax rate might be higher to help the community deal with the extra children. Twins and such exempted.
Load More Replies...Two things. A. no more than one kid? starting to sound like China there. I get trying to reduce the population, but there are better ways to do it than forcing everyone to only have one kid. 2. Animal rights equal human rights? how does that even work? other than that, i pretty much agree with everything else.
That companies that dominate a market, and have more than one type of product get split up.
Restaurants can NOT serve stale fries, or fries that have been reheated by microwaving them. Breaking the law will earn you life in prison. No parole.
I would make cold calling illegal. Any company wanting to reach out to clients and customers have to get their permission and ensure they are certain they want to be contacted for any studies and sales calls. This would be a win-win for both sides. (Canada is getting close to this. A law or regulation just got passed regarding caller ID screening and transparency.) All convicted sex and child predators would have very long prison sentences and must be proven to be rehabilitated and not pose a threat before being released. This is such a huge problem in my city. I would also make it law the justice system must provide supports and counselling services for victims, as well as protective resources if need be or wanted. I would abolish the Indian Act of Canada.
As for the Indian Act of Canada, it's too bad, you are lacking in information !!!
Make the minimum wage a living wage - and adjust it yearly for inflation. Declare certain regions of land permanent protected wilderness where Nature can take Her course without human meddling. Ensure that everyone eligible to vote has access to the ballot box. Institute ranked choice voting.
No bathing suits without a t-shirt, shorts or cover up in stores or restaurants not directly on the beach/lake. No more bikini or speedo wearing shoppers in Walmart!! We don't need to see that.
It sounds like you were traumatized when you saw a scantily clad person in an inappropriate venue. Would love to know the story!
what's the problem with this? it sounds a lot like body shaming to me.
*Sigh* I figured there would be one.....
Load More Replies...Yes, The principal at the HS here was fired after she was seen shopping at the supermarket wearing a thong bikini. Students rushed to the store to get pictures of her.
Load More Replies...I would put school water fountains into soda! Also become the most powerful person in the world. MWHAHAHA
wonderful! VOTE THE WEIRDO IN THE BACK
Load More Replies...1. Just like Russia , women should be allowed to kill their rapists for self defence. 2.When a girl/boy is harrased , If anyone blames or insults the victim , they will be charged too 3. If anyone gives any racist comment on social media or in person , They must be charged. 4. Every Boy/Girl, EVERY ! Must be taught self defence
I like that you're expressing yourself here, and I'm sorry if you're feeling attacked. Yes, people might be disagreeing with some of your points, but look at it this way: what you have written has made people think, and want to reach out and discuss it. So try not to take it personally, and instead, feel good that you've started some thought-provoking discussions. 🙂
Im so disappointed rn . Idk what to do , I hope there's an option to delete my post because its litreally making me cry how so many people , instead of understanding what I want , Are litreally disagreeing with the fact that I want women's life to be better , And every human is equal. But NOPE !! People are trying to find my negetive points and attack me with the " YOU'RE WRONG"
I really don't agree with number one. Imagine if any woman who was r*ped, was allowed to kill their r*pist. many women would do that. the psychological consequences would be huge. Killing a person is not something that anyone should ever do. And i guarantee you, if that was a law, it would be disastrous. Also, men get r*ped as well.
Idk why so many people are getting offended from my thoughts instead of understanding that all I want to do is end racism and discrimination against anyone. And I'm talkin about women rights , But nope.
https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/fbchecks/no-new-law-russia-allowing-women-kill-rapists-self-defence
Yo , Wth. That's what I was told at school
Load More Replies...Stricter laws against pet cruelty. Nobody should be allowed to kill, abuse, beat or neglect their or anyone elses pet and get away with it.
1. Media held accountable for lying. 2. Politicians that don't keep (or try to keep) campaign promises can be booted out easily. 3. Voting done by hand count, computers for back up only.
the answer i would like to give would make so many people clutch their pearls in fear of denying their 'g-d' given and/or constitutional rights. let's just say that i would put away all expression of open hate/bigotry/etc as well as practices that show the same. we have come to a time when having such rights have become a fight over whose rights are more important. if it causes harm/pain etc to another then it should not be a right. i realize that such things will probably still exist but let it go back to the holes from which they sprung.
Anyone who claims something is protected by the constitution has to show where and how. Brown vs Board of Education showed that separate but equal violates the constitution. If you can't spout Gibbons v. Ogden and show that the COVID requirement is "“arbitrary, oppressive and unreasonable" shut the F$%k up and get your shot. Don't claim rights you don't have and don't take others away because you don't know better.
OK abortion: "my body, my right." Covid "you have no rights."
Load More Replies...Union for video game developers. They need one really bad.
I believe there should be a union for every profession to ensure everyone is treated fairly and safely and given adequate pay. Video game developers being a newer profession means there is probably a more dire need as there is a lot of misinformation and lack of support.
It's not my biggest concern, but it's the first one i'd do.
Load More Replies...All politicians must spend 50% of their time working a minimum wage job and living on that wage. The other 50% can be spent in parliament making decisions based on what they learned. Still on minimum wage.
The President of Uruguay lives on less than 1200 bucks a month, giving the other 90% of his monthly salary to the poor. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-20243493
Not the current one. Jose Mujica retired in 2015. The current president, Luis Lacalle Pou, is part of a political dynasty, and most likely lives like in residences such as the Anchorena Presidential Estate.
Load More Replies...I would say that no politician can have a salary higher than his/her lowest paid constituent. Most would earn only minimum wage, which would incentivize candidates who truly wished to help their constituents, rather than those who just want money and power.
Pickles have to be 5 cents
No one can keep money more than $1 Billion, above it will automatically goes to Healthcare, Food and Education, and if the country runs out of people in need, it'd go to other countries
I’d try to pass some solid legislation regarding mental health & treatment so that decent help is available for everyone who needs it.
Automatic mental health services (in addition to jail time when meeting standard for current laws) for all adults and children over age 5, found guilty of animal neglect and abuse.
Mandatory unstructured playtime for all children under the age of 16.
That every person wanting to run for public office, complete a psychological exam and publish the results.
Arrest all zoophiles; make b*********y illegal in all states. It's just gross and the people that do it have no morals nor are they sane.
If you abuse an animal, you have to endure the same thing the animal endured.
Thanks! I would make a ton of other laws about the environment as well.
Load More Replies...All laws must be secular without religious or cultural deference. The fist law is do no harm to any sentient being. All other laws stem from the first law. All punishments include the first law, with monetary and penal penalties for those incapable ofvrefraining from physically, financially or in extreme levels psychologically bringing harm to others. Human beings rights to their own identity and who they choose to have as their intimate partner or SO are sacrosanct and cannot be presented as cause or crime in any legal matter whatsoever, ever in any instance the significant other is a willing participant in the shared intimacy and over 16 years of age and deemed capable of adult decisions in such matters. Anyone raping or abusing will either be chemically castrated or in significant harm cases physically castrated and chemically labotomized for the safety of others.
If I were in charge for a day, it would be tempting to pass a law making myself in charge for life.
it's not a law per say I would just do what's needed to change the foster care system for bettr
I would get a law passed that allows congress and republican members to only one 2 year term ever.
racist or homophobic actions made to hurt anyone in any way will be punished by jail time and or death
Oof. Sounds like the same thing that was done to Lgbtq+ people. You really want that?
Making the stick that parents use to whip children ILLEGAL. Children are very fragile beings.
I would try and make sure that schools had equal amounts of Conservative and Liberal teachers. Same goes for religious teachers. That way, every Child would get both sides of the argument, hopefully be able to see where they are ALL coming from, and actually be educated on what other people believe. Hopefully then, instead of just yelling at them and calling them idiots. there could be actual debates and people could learn from each other and accomplish more together.
I'd go one step further and state that all teachers must refrain from injecting personal religious or political ideologies into any discussion with students.
Compulsory Mental health checks at schools and work places. Higher taxes for rich people and an institution or industry has to be heavily fined if they don’t follow any environmental regulations.
At most, three children per family. The polygamists are also included. Anyone who wants a fourth child and more must be willing to pay a certain amount per annum as tax for the child for a period of 20 years. If we go on with our current reproductive rate, soon the Earth's resources will not be enough to sustain most living organisms.
Whatever injustice/pain/suffering/anguish you inflict onto someone you will receive the same be it emotional, physical, financial etc
I would change our Republic into a direct Democracy (one citizen one vote) like Switzerland.
put Anjelina Jolie book in schools,
1) Stealing gets your hand cut off. Rape gets your manhood first time, any simi8lar after that DEATH! 2) Schools ONLY provide an education, NOT indoctrination/politics. EVERY Student must be challenged based on their ability and NEVER ABANDONED! 3) We ALWAYS take care of our elderly, babies/children, our First Responders/Military, and the mentally/physically handicapped that require it. Those that simply won't work don't eat! 4) NO. MORE. CREDIT. EVER. AGAIN. 5) Phase out Lawyers within a year after which point they are ALL shot on sight. 6) Respect is EARNED. You WILL be treated in like manner that you treat others
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Reproductive laws for men. Mandatory vasectomies at age 10. 15 year minimum prison sentence for any misogynistic, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or racist behaviour.
I would federally outlaw abortion. I would stop our spending on other nations because we have so many in need in our own country, I would prosecute anyone proven to have violently or destructively protested anything, I'd fire Kamala and Joe and nancy, clean up the poop in San Fran and stop giviving illegal aliens a free ride.
I just want to thank everyone cause we got 2k views and counting
Reproductive laws for men. Mandatory vasectomies at age 10. 15 year minimum prison sentence for any misogynistic, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or racist behaviour.
I would federally outlaw abortion. I would stop our spending on other nations because we have so many in need in our own country, I would prosecute anyone proven to have violently or destructively protested anything, I'd fire Kamala and Joe and nancy, clean up the poop in San Fran and stop giviving illegal aliens a free ride.
