The Speech I Want to See

The last presidential debate is tonight. Here are some things I would like to see mentioned:

-Our world is global, flat, and grows more inter-connected by the second. This demands that we respect the opinions of both our friends and our allies. America is an amazing place to live, it is not the only place to live, and we must stop acting like it.

-The reason politicians talk about the amazing spirit of the American people is because it is true. However, we are falling farther behind in educating our youth and protecting our planet. Our future growth and sustainablity depends on our commitment to our future leaders and our conservation of natural resources.

-Any energy solution that involves crude oil is not a solution, it is a continuation of the problem. It is estimated that over 9 billion people will inhabit the Earth by 2040. We are in need of drastic investments and most importantly an unwavering commitment to change the way we power our planet.

-I will lead this country under the belief that American citizens live in more diverse locations than Main Street and Wall Street. I will govern on the basis that some of you may live on parkways, some on roads, and even a few on avenues. America is a diverse place that requires diverse solutions. The continued greatness of America lies in our ability to adapt to change, not in our refusal to accept it.