The only way I will enter politics is if God were to grab me by the collar and throw me into it
~Benjamin Carson
Lately there has been a talk about if Dr. Ben Carson will run for president in 2016. If he is, I would vote for him! Why wouldn't I? The man is a "fair and balanced" guy, he looks at things such as facts. He is an Independent because he does not believe in political parties. His stance on political parties proves that he looks at facts rather than forming his opinions based on his emotions.
These are reasons why I believe Dr. Carson should run for president.
Political Correctness
Dr. Carson emphasized political correctness at the National Prayer Breakfast (2/23/12). He talked about offending people, and how it is hard to talk about a subject without offending someone and so people end up not saying anything at all. An example, is that people will want to say Merry Christmas to someone and instead of saying it they hold back because they are afraid of offending someone. The problem with Political Correctness or "P.C." is that it puts a muzzle on you and it prevents you from saying what you actually believe. One of the founding principles of this country was freedom of thought and freedom of speech . So doesn't political correctness stop that? Dr. Carson believes that P.C. is dangerous to this nation because it restricts freedom of expression and this should be stopped immediately.Believes in a Good Education
Dr. Carson once said, "Once you educate a man, you liberate him." I believe is true, he also looks down upon indoctrination. He believes that every young adult should get an education at the best of their ability and not only get one side of a story. This best way to self educate is by reading books. You can turn your mind into a very educated one if you pick up a book and read it. Although politics does not grasp the minds of many young adults, they should read a little about it. It is very good to be informed; because when you are not informed, you become vulnerable to the nonsense.
Taxation
Taxing certain income classes has been an issue in todays world. Politicians have said "Tax the rich"or "Have everyone pay their fair share." Dr. Carson has a plan but he described it in the most simple way. It does not necessarily mean 10% but if it was, this is how it would be. If you made $10 billion you put in $1 billion, if you make $10 you put in $1. It makes sense because it is fair and balanced. Some people get mad at the rich because they make a lot of money, but they do not put enough money in the pot to hurt them. Who said you need to hurt the guy who made $10 billion, he just put $1 billion into the pot!
Healthcare
Obamacare has been projected to be the best thing since sliced bread by the Obama Administration. I can tell you that it is not, it is the next closest thing to socialism. We do not need more socialism ideas, welfare is enough and plenty of people get on that. Dr. Carson's idea is a great compared to Obamacare. When a person is born, give them a birth certificate, an electronic health record, and a health savings account. The health savings account can be money contributed, pre-taxed, from the time you are born to the time you die, then you can pass it on to a family member.
Political Parties
Are political parties do good or bad for our country. I believe that they divide a nation, and so does Dr. Carson. Some people believe that you have to stand for a certain side. But why? If we have two sides fighting over issue, it kind of turns into a game. Each side believes that they should win. I thought we were supposed to be "indivisible". What people do not realize is that our nation is exactly like the Bald Eagle. If one wing fails, the eagle will stop flying and fall. What we need is both wings working together and make the eagle fly. Dr. Carson is a registered Independent, and I can not blame him. Today both parties rather prove who's bill is better rather than working together and solving the issue that is best for the people.
Will Dr. Carson be on the Ballot?
People have been wondering if he will or will not run for president. My guess is that he will not. The quote at the top of this blog basically tells you. The Democrats have been pestering him a lot. As he said, "They could not find anything bad on my record, so they misinterpret my words on purpose." It's things like these that are the reason I believe Dr. Carson will not be on the ballot. He will be retiring soon and the last thing he wants is to be pestered by media and people who do not like him.
Also if you would like to learn more about Ben Carson and his views, read his book "America the Beautiful". It is truly an outstanding book.
