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A Vision of Golden America

An Achievable Action Plan

By Dr. P. C. Lunia

Email:- pcjain94@gmail.com.

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This book is dedicated to my

role model Mr. Thomas Jefferson,

the 3rd President of United States of America, 

who wrote the immortal

"Declaration of Independence".

He was a great statesman

who could increase the size of

United States of America

by twofold

with a stroke of his pen

through Louisiana Purchase from France

and not even a single soldier was killed

in this historic endeavor.

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WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK

The thought of writing this book was conceived on that fateful day of 11th September 2001 when I viewed the destruction of World Trade Center on television sitting in midtown Manhattan.

This grievous episode of genocide forced me to think why some people hate America even after its continues noble contributions to the world. Being a Jain, I reminisce that Lord Mahaveera always preached and practiced to change hatred into love. I also made up my mind to do some thing to change this hatred with love.

I love America from the core of my heart and I know first hand how great the country is. God has blessed this country and I know why it has been a Beacon of Hope for Mankind. It is my biggest agony to see people all over the world and surprisingly even in America with unbelievable hatred for America. But we have to live in a real world and do our best to eliminate this hate. This book is a blue print to help transform the hatred into love for this great nation and to attain new heights in human endeavor.

America is standing on a crossroad of history where its enemies want its total destruction. America can choose to turn the tide and win the hearts and minds of its enemies to destroy the evil forces forever.

America has been a Beacon of Hope for Mankind for over 225 years. But because of malicious and false propaganda by its enemies to further their ambition of imposing totalitarian rule on the world, people around the world including vast number of Americans hold fatal negative image of America.

Time has come to re-establish the truth and truth has its own power of cascading effect. We need to initiate efforts towards this goal and people all over the world will again start loving America, its noble ideals and deeds.

I have ventured to delve different areas in my book because I strongly believe that it is important to strengthen all the elements that make up a society, then only we can together make America truly "Golden America".

This book is not a literary work, it is my humble effort to make a blue print to re-establish pristine glory that America had in the 1st half of 20th century.

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CONTENTS

GOD BLESS AMERICA

1. AMERICA’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD 

2. WHY PEOPLE LOVE AMERICA 

3. 27 POINT ACTION PLAN 

4. WHY TERRORISTS HATE AMERICA AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM, SO THAT THEY MAY LOVE AMERICA

5. ESTABLISHING PEACE, STABILITY AND PROSPERITY IN IRAQ

6. ELIMINATING DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL IMPORTS

7. STRENGTHENING DEFENSE 

8. ELIMINATING EXCESSIVE BUREAUCRACY THROUGH E-GOVERNANCE

9. HOW TO GIVE TRAINING IN LATEST SKILLS AND JOBS TO TEN MILLION AMERICANS EVERY YEAR

10. HOW TO DOUBLE FARMERS’ INCOME IN 5 YEARS 

11. HOW TO PROVIDE FREE COMPUTER EDUCATION TO ALL

12. SETTING UP A FREE VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY 

13. REFORMS IN EDUCATION SYSTEM 

14. PROMOTING TOURISM TO CREATE JOBS 

15. BENEFITING FROM NEW TECHNOLOGIES 

16. REJUVENATING MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES IN AMERICAN SOCIETY

17. REVAMPING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 

18. CONTROLLING OBESITY – A PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD

19. HOW TO CONTAIN ‘AIDS’ IN AMERICA 

20. POLLUTION CONTROL IN AMERICA 

21. HOW TO REDUCE ROAD ACCIDENTS IN AMERICA 

22. WATER MANAGEMENT 

23. REFORM IN LAND ZONING LAWS 

24. MAGIC FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY 

25. MAGIC FORMULA FOR SAVING $ 200 BILLION EVERY YEAR

26. HOW TO REDUCE BUDGET DEFICIT 

27. REFORMS IN TAXATION POLICY 

28. HOW TO REDUCE TRADE DEFICIT 

29. OVERHAULING AND IMPROVING RAILWAY SYSTEM IN AMERICA

30. ALTERNATE PLAN FOR $ 60 BILLION TAX CUT 

31. 8 COMMISSIONS TO BE SET UP BY THE PRESIDENT

Conclusion 

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GOD BLESS AMERICA

"God Bless America" are the words that overflow spontaneously from the hearts of the millions of people who come to America to settle and usher in a new happy life. By all parameters and dimensions it is really a blessed country. Miraculous results have been achieved in the spheres of science, technology, trade and commerce, economic, political and social life, which are unparalleled any where in the world. America has the largest number of middle class people in the world and the difference between the haves and have-nots is very small. Every American enjoys all the luxuries of life including car, house, television, refrigerators, holiday excursion etc.

However, there is still a lot more that Americans can do to make America even more beautiful and prosperous. With this in mind I suggest the following action plan:

The nature and tactics of our enemies are totally different than the past conventional wars. Now it needs an unconventional approach to gain total victory.

Whatever I wrote in this book is a distillation of my 40 years of research. I am ready to have a positive dialogue and discussion. I do apologize for any misunderstanding caused in any section of the society. My intention is crystal clear and that is to strive together to make America truly "Golden America".

I believe in destiny. It is a coincidence that I was born exactly 200 years apart from Thomas Jefferson on 13th April 1943 in India. He was a great thinker and politician. His famous Declaration of Independence was the corner stone for American freedom. He was able to get through Louisiana Purchase from France thereby increasing the size of United States of America twofold without getting a single soldier killed.

According to Indian calendar that auspicious day was also the birth date of Lord Rama that is chaitra sukhla 9th in India. Lord Rama is an eternal symbol of victory of truth over evil.

Therefore, I believe, we all should join to do our best to bring victory over evil and help establish "Golden America" for the mankind.

 

 

CHAPTER 1

AMERICA’S CONTRIBUTION
TO THE WORLD

I once told an intellectual that most of the modern things we all use in our daily lives, which have been invented for the last 150 years are mostly American inventions and American ingenuity, be it a motor car, an Airplane, a TV, Movies, a Ball Point Pen, Razor Blade, Synthetic Clothes, Ice, the Computer or an Internet. So on and so forth.

All of these were invented and popularized in America. When I asked him to name me a few things that we use in our daily life, which have been invented by any other country of the world within last 150 years. Surprisingly he was not able to name even a single item. Does it not speak volumes in itself what America has contributed to the human society ?

Most of the things that we are using in our every day life have been invented, improved and popularized by America. To name a few here is a list of some of the American inventions.

Inventions                         People who invented

Aeroplane                             Right Brothers

Automobile                           Henry Ford

Telephone                            Grahm Bell

Computers                           Charles Babbage

Internet                                  American Military

Plastics                                 Alexander Parkes

Synthetic yarn & clothes      Du Pont

Atomic power                       Fermy

Ball point pen                        Parker

Razor Blade                         Gillette

Modern assembly plants     Henry Ford

Cinema                                 Thomas A. Edison

Tape Recorder                     Thomas A. Edison

Immigration

Some people consider America, as a bastion of xenophobia and bigotry but the truth is that today the US takes in more immigrants than at any point in its history. Be it the America’s first multimillionaire -John Jacob Astor or the inventor of telephone - Alexander Grahm Bell or the Hollywood pioneer -Louis B. Mayer or the inventor of video game - Ralph Baer, all are among the immigrants to America. People all over the world always entertain the idea of immigrating to America as compared to any other place across the globe.

Technology

America has been the vanguard in bringing technology reforms all over the world and has helped tremendously in making the lives of billions of people around the world easy and comfortable. It has have given the world motion pictures, the telephone, the television, the computer, the Internet, the airplane, the VCR, and a host of other machines and devices that have vastly improved the quality of human life.

Enlightened Power

America despite being the sole superpower has never misused its supremacy. It is the most powerful country, but has always fought against imperialism. In fact, it has used its military strength to liberate Nazi Germany, South Korea, Afghanistan and Hussein’s Iraq and countless other countries. America also sought to prevent many other countries from increasing their all angled control over their innocent population and others.

Creating Wealth

America has served as the hub for the world economy. America is a country with capitalistic approach where everyone gets an equal opportunity of earning and creating wealth. Not only the natives but also the foreigners get to work for better jobs. The world economy rests on America’s 12 trillion dollar pillar.

Generosity

Great wealth does not always lead to great generosity. But, Americans have always been on the forefront when it comes to providing support and aid in the face of disaster or calamity. In the year 2000, Americans gave more than $ 200 billion in charity, which was much more than the total amount donated by the rest of the world put together. Since World War II, the U.S. Government has given billions of dollars in foreign aid, which may be taken as the highest amount in the world just given away as charity. America has always proved to be a friend in need.

Medicine

The entire world looks up to America when it comes to making any break through in the field of medicine. Americans helped cure polio and tuberculosis, developed vaccines for hepatitis B and yellow fever, pioneered modern chemotherapy, and produced the CAT-scan, MRI, and a host of other modern medical devices.

Human Achievement

Americans have always pioneered human endeavours to unleash new inventions and discoveries. Be it the first transatlantic flight, the first man on the moon, breaking the speed of sound and building the Panama Canal; all serve as a testimony to American courage and ingenuity.

The Automobile

One of the biggest contributions, which America has given to the world, is the invention of cars. Today’s blooming automobile industry owes its success to Henry Ford’s initiative that made it possible for an average person to experience the wonder and comfort of a car. It is because of this great American that hundreds of companies exist and offer an ever-growing number and variety of automobiles in the world.

Entertainment

Majority of the movies the world watches, the television shows they tune into, and the music they listen to, are produced in the United States. It is an undeniable fact that whole world loves to watch American TV and cinema.

Defending and Helping Freedom Bloom

America has always believed in the concept of Non-Offensive Defense (NOD). Despite being the sole superpower in the world it always believed in the principle – ‘live and let live’. America has never craved for establishing its authority over other countries of the world. On the contrary, it has helped several countries to get rid of the cruel dictatorship. It has appealed to all the nations across the globe to live in peace and harmony. That is the reason, why America was in the forefront to establish ‘United Nations Organization’ and the ‘World Bank’.

The most important thing a man needs is freedom and America has been the only country whose sacrifices have helped to fight out imperialistic invasion in World War I, World War II and Korean War. In addition, America defeated many other dictators and mass killers. It is hard to imagine what the world would have been like, had America not come to the rescue of Britain, France and Russia during World War II from the tyranny of Adolph Hitler. Notwithstanding the gas chambers used by Hitler in Germany and in other countries.

It was the historic Atlantic Charter declaration on 14th Aug. 1941 by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, which promised to restore democracy in all the countries liberated by America, its allied forces and countries under their direct rule.

It is of historical importance to note that in the Second World War America did not fight for land or natural resources, but it fought for basic human rights and principles of democracy that America sought to spread all over the world. Consequently, America was highly successful in changing feudal war-mongering psyche of Germany and Japan and forced them to renounce nuclear weapons and their imperialist designs on their neighbours once and for all. At the same time America promised the whole world that it will help in restoring full political independence in the countries which it has liberated alongwith its allies.

When Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt met at Atlantic Ocean, Churchill agreed to all the demands of freedom for all the countries under the British rule, but he was very adamant in refusing to promise to give complete independence to India. This was the only point, which remained a stumbling block in reaching mutual agreement. But Franklin Roosevelt was also adamant and insisted that India should also be given full freedom after the war and ultimately Churchill had to give in to President Roosevelt’s demand and agreed to give complete independence to India after the war. Here is an excerpt from the famous historical Atlantic Charter :

THE ATLANTIC CHARTER
The Historical Atlantic Charter issued jointly
By Prime Minister of England

Mr. Winston Churchill
And
President of America
Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt
On
14
th August 1941
The Mid Atlantic Ocean

This Atlantic Charter was an important document as it included the declaration of the principles that served as the basic statement of allied war aims. Their difference over colonialism was apparent in later arguments about the meaning of the third article of the Charter, dealing with the right of self-determination. This article stated that the United States and Great Britain :

 

"RESPECT THE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLES TO CHOOSE THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT UNDER WHICH THEY WILL LIVE; AND THAT THEY WISH TO SEE SOVEREIGN RIGHTS AND SELF-GOVERNMENT RESTORED TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FORCIBLY DEPRIVED OF THEM."

 

The Willkie speech of October 1942 forced Roosevelt’s hand. Talking to the press the next day, the President reaffirmed that the Atlantic Charter’s right of self-determination applied to all peoples under the colonial rule as well as to Axis conquest. It is because of America that today people are living in freedom in most parts of the world.

It is only America, which has been instrumental in creating and sustaining United Nations Organization for the last 58 years and thereby stopping wars in many different parts of the world. It was America which sent thousands of its military personnel to defend UN Security Council resolution on Korean Peninsula and other parts of world.

In 1962, it was again the interference and fear of American Forces, which helped India in getting immediate cease-fire from invading armies of China.

It was the massive American Food Aid in the name of PL 480, which saved millions of people in India in 1960’s. Even today, it is the only rescue for many in several parts of the world, especially in Africa.

It was American diplomacy and American might that stopped Stalin from conquering the rest of Europe and many other parts of the world and putting the iron curtain over them. Ultimately America became the winner in the long drawn cold war, was able to help lift the iron curtain and emerged as the only super power in the world.

Can we imagine the condition of the world, if the other party or the other super power (Stalin and Communist Soviet Union) had won the cold war and what they would have done to humanity ? If we can co-relate it with what they did to their own people during the communist rule ? More than thirty million of their own citizens, were killed by these new rulers and most inhuman concentration camps called Gulag were created in Russia, where millions of people simply perished or were killed.

Can we imagine a series of such Gulag camps spread all over the world ? What untold sufferings would it have brought to humanity for centuries to come ? And this whole genocide was done in the name of socialism and muffling any thought of independent thinking.

Similarly, Mao-Tse-Tung did the same thing with his own people in China and killed over 60 million innocent Chinese civilians during his long barbaric rule, in the name of so called cultural revolution.

It was America that was looked at as a savior of Humanity and beacon of hope and millions of people from all parts of the world came to America to escape prosecution on religions or on political grounds and come out of evils of poverty from their country. People chose to come by their own free will to settle in America in pursuit of their undeniable human rights of freedom and happiness, which are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. They forgot their own countries and they took pride in calling themselves Americans. They got themselves acclimatized to the new country and became so patriotic for America that millions of them were ready to sacrifice their lives to safeguard freedom of America all around the world. Whether it was World War I or World War II or the cold war, they were in such deep love for their new adopted country that they wanted to protect the newfound spirit of freedom with their last breath even by laying down their own lives.

It is America who has taught the world to live in harmony, even if people come from different countries belonging to different castes, creeds and religions. Today more than 98% of Americans are not its original natives. They came from over 100 different countries and created one of the most vibrant, powerful and prosperous societies in the world, and are living today with least amount of inter-racial tension and conflict. In fact, it is an ideal model for the world to follow.

In all other parts of the world, any foreigner who settles down in another country resides with a stigma of a foreigner for his whole life. While, in America just within a few years of his arrival the American society welcomes him with open arms and he soon gets assimilated in the new vibrant culture.

America has not only played a significant role in bringing the international community together for peacekeeping, but also in promoting democracy and economic justice to prevent conflicts, and in mediation to help resolve disputes peacefully, before they lead to war among the nations.

In many situations, America has offered its support as outside intervention for restoring peace. America has stood up as a neutral body to grant protection to people in other countries who appealed to the international community for help, as they were unable to defend themselves from intra-social aggression, brutality and genocide.

For all these reasons people and countries across the globe love America with a feeling of great pride and gratitude.

CHAPTER 2

WHY PEOPLE LOVE AMERICA

America’s contribution to the world is unique. It gave to the world telephone, television, motorcar, cinema, airplane, electric bulb and what not. It has made the lives of the people on the planet comfortable and has shown new avenues of prosperity. Its democracy and political system, ideals of liberty utmost concern for human rights is a source of inspiration for the whole world. There are countless reasons for which one would love America. To enumerate few are as follows :

1. People know that it is only America’s might, generosity and goodwill that saved them from the barbaric dictatorship of Hitler, Mussolini and later on from Stalin’s iron grip.

2. The whole world knows that they will receive American food aid in the name of PL-480, whenever they face natural disasters like earthquakes, draughts and famines etc.

3. It is America’s creativity, initiative and inventiveness that have produced most of the modern amenities available today. Only $12 Trillion American economy can afford and sustain huge investments required on research and development of drugs, which otherwise cost billions of dollars. Thus, the world gets benefited without being burdened with any huge investments.

4. Most of the countries of the world also know that they are safe and can breathe free air, as they are sure that their borders are secured from foreign invasion. Even if some country dares to encroach upon their sovereign, they are sure that America will come to their rescue. Whole world knows that how America has helped Kuwait in its dire crisis.

5. When the Muslims in Yugoslavia were being tortured and killed by Slavovich, only America came forward to help them from this ethnic killing while the rest of world remained silent. It was America’s might and will power along with the assistance of NATO, which saved them. The barbaric dictatorship of Slavovich came to an end. Today, he is undergoing a trial in UNO court for genocide. America came to the rescue of these Muslims without expecting any material gains.

6. It is universally known that the Americans constitute a major part of the total tourist traffic all over the globe. Every country knows that American tourists spend billions of dollars and boost their economies by generating large number of employment opportunities.

7. Even if America itself fights a war imposed upon it people of aggressor country know very well that even after the war, America will not take an inch of its land. Not only that America also lends a helping hand to rebuild the counties attacked by it. Countries that suffered the consequences of World War II, like- Germany, Italy and Japan etc. and Afghanistan and Iraq in recent times are the best testimonials to it.

8. America has always pioneered and spent billions of dollars in setting up state of art educational institutions. Any one from any part of the world has an access to this educational system, and thereby the whole world can take full advantage from American universities. This is the reason why countless Chinese and Indians have chosen America for pursuing their higher studies and career as well.

9. The world has seen that America is the only country in the world, which has a rock solid political system. No one can ever think that any military coup ever raising its head in America and the experience and the history of last 225 years reinforces people’s faith in stable democratic America. This is one of the prime reasons why American Dollar is so strong in currency market and why people all across the globe prefer to keep their money in American Dollar.

11. The freedom of press is relatively very high in America as compared to any other part of the world. America has an absolutely independent news media, which cannot be influenced by the Government. For the same reason the New York Times and News Week Magazine are one of the most popular and trusted media for information of world affairs. Similarly it is the American TV channel CNN that is the most popular one through out the world, even in Muslim countries.

12. People all over the world know that a person of real talent in any field of human endeavour will be highly appreciated in America and will secure good social status, recognition and the best economic rewards irrespective of his caste, creed, color or nationality.

13. It is the American movies that have entertained the entire world for last four generations and even today they have no substitutes. If a choice is given, people still prefer to watch American movies in any part of the world. Be it Michael Jackson or Britney Spears it is the American music, which thrills the hearts of young generation all over the world.

14. From Computers and Internet, to Cloning and Biotech Research, and from Space, to neno technology, it is America that provides the latest in science and technology to the whole world.

15. Today America is the highest contributor in space research and developing astronomical knowledge.

CHAPTER 3

27 POINT ACTION PLAN

Proper planning with right policies and meticulous implementation can help in realizing the dream of Golden America.

I propose the following ‘Action Plan’ with the same purpose and vision. The outline of the plan has been detailed out in the subsequent chapters.

If the plan is properly implemented it will increase gross national income by $5 trillions within a span of 5 years and total investment in the five years will be $30x5=$150 billion which is less then 3% of the increased income. Therefore, this will be most cost-effective way to increase.

1. Why terrorists hate America & how to change them, so that they may love America

Transforming people’s hatred into love for America is very crucial to win the war on terrorism. One of the best remedies will be to win the hearts and minds of terrorists through concentrated efforts.

Total Investment : $ 3.4 Billion

2. Establishing peace, stability & prosperity in Iraq

For peace to flourish in Middle East, it is imperative to establish peace and democracy in Iraq.

                                                                    Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

3. Eliminating dependence on foreign oil imports

To eliminate dependence on foreign oil imports from volatile Middle East and Venezuela, we must find new alternatives for self-sufficiency in oil and should set up a national energy commission under the chairmanship of Mr. Ross Perrot.

Total Investment : $ 3 Billion

Total Saving : $ 20 Billion in Imports

4. Strengthening defense

To develop a strong and sustainable defense system, it is very vital to improve certain areas of American military. The present training system needs to be revamped to enable soldiers to develop better communication skills and improve the human intelligence system of American military.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

5. E-Governance

In the current era, we need to have a 100% efficient computer savvy bureaucracy. Complete movement and finalization of all the files must be carried out electronically. The goal is to further reduce paper work by 90%.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

6. How to give training in latest skills and jobs to 10 million Americans every year

Job oriented training programs in 1000 latest skills will help in training 10 million Americans every year to enable them to seek jobs in their desired fields.

                                                                        Total Investment : $ 5 Billion

                                                        Addition : $ 500 Billion growth in GNP

7. How to double farmers’ income in a span of 5 years

The action plan offers a unique scheme and practical ideas that will help double farmers’ income in next 5 years.

Total Investment : $ 1.5 Billion
Total Saving : $ 5 Billion

8. How to provide free computer education to all

This scheme will make America, a computer savvy nation, which is a prerequisite for success in today’s modern world.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

9. Setting up a Free Virtual University

It is a very ambitious project, which will have a far-reaching effect on the educational standards of American society.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

10. Introducing reforms in education system

Education is a fundamental requirement for the development of any civilized society. To bring in the most needed reforms in the American education system; a new presidential commission on education should be set up under the chairmanship of
Mr. William Bennett.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

11. Promoting tourism to create jobs

Enhanced tourism can provide 3 million additional jobs and $30 billion dollars as additional revenue for American economy. This is undoubtedly one of the most cost-effective way to generate added jobs and revenues.

                                                                            Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

Total Additional Earnings : $ 30 Billion

12. Benefiting from new Technologies

If America wishes to maintain its affluent lifestyle and progress, it is very important to develop national focus on new technologies, only this can help America to keep up its lead as the world’s biggest economy. Trillions of dollars will be generated with the help of these new promising technologies.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion
Income Increase : $ 200 Billion in GNP

13. Rejuvenating moral and spiritual values through a TV channel called - Happiness

American constitution provides the right of ‘pursuit of happiness’ to its every citizen. Proposed "Happiness" channel will be a step in right direction towards helping American citizens to seek their objectives and fundamental right of ‘pursuit of happiness’. A 24-hour national TV channel- "Happiness" should be launched to create and telecast beneficial and entertaining programs for people of all age groups. This channel should emphasize on subjects like – art of living, meditation, promotion of vegetarianism, combating the menace of obesity, alcoholism and AIDS etc.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

14. Revamping Health Care System

Although over $ 1.3 trillion are spent on health care in America yet people are not contented with the results. It is indispensable to promote use of alternative holistic health therapies like Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Color Therapy, Meditation and Stem Cell etc.

Total Investment : $ 2 Billion
Total Saving in Medical Cost : $ 50 Billion

15. Controlling obesity– a public health hazard

This is the biggest health crisis of epidemic proportion affecting millions of Americans. Concerted efforts are needed at the national level to wipe out this problem successfully.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

Total Saving : $ 35 Billion

16. How to contain AIDS in America

Today "AIDS" has grown as an epidemic in many parts of Asia and Africa. We do not want the same to happen in America. Therefore, implementation of this action plan will go a long way toward controlling AIDS.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

Total Saving : $ 10 Billion

17. How to control pollution in America

This proposed action plan investigates the root causes of the problem of pollution and suggests remedial actions for its control.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

18. How to reduce road accidents in America

Road accidents are rising at an alarming rate. This action plan will help drastically reduce road accidents in America.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

19. Water management

Three fourth portion of the earth comprises water, but still there is a great shortage of clean water for drinking and agriculture. Proposed action plan examines the problem and suggests practical measures for its permanent remedy.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

20. Introducing reforms in Land Zoning laws

America is a vast country with different land prices at different locations. A uniform national approach is needed to streamline these regulations related with land and building.

Total Investment : $ 100 Million

21. Magic formula for prosperity

The rate of interest plays a vital role in deciding the stability of any economy. There is an urgent need to reduce the interest rate on all federal funds for next 20 years in America. Federal and State Governments will be able to save atleast $ 50 billion on interest payments.

Total Cost : Nil

Total Saving : $ 50 Billion

22. Magic Formula for saving $ 200 Billion every year

US Government and corporations are spending over $ 235 billion every year in unnecessary litigation for class action and other damage suits. A new law should be framed to put a maximum shied of $ 1 million for all such lawsuits. American economy will save at least $ 200 billion every year.

                                                        Total Cost : Nil

                                                                              Total Saving : $ 200 Billion

23. How to reduce budget deficit

American budget deficit is increasing constantly and there is an immediate need to stabilize the budget. The plan enumerates relevant measures that may help in recovering federal and state budget deficits and creating surplus amount in the budget within 5 years.

Total Saving : $ 400 Billion

24. Reforms in taxation policy

                                                                                                        Total Investment : Nil

                                                                       Increase in National GNP : $ 100 Billion

25. How to reduce trade deficit

Strong measures should be taken to balance the trade deficits to save American dollar from disastrous devaluation.

Total Cost : Nil

Gain : Maintaining the value of American Dollar

26. Overhauling and improving Railways in America

Railway is still the most cost-effective means of transportation. There is a need to overhaul Railways in America so that America may utilize the full potential of Railways for betterment of its transport sector and economy at large.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

27. Alternate Plan for $60 Billion Tax Cut

This alternate to tax cut plan recommends investing same money in the projects of national importance, which in turn will definitely create a positive impact on American economy.

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CHAPTER 4

WHY TERRORISTS HATE AMERICA AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM, SO THAT THEY MAY LOVE AMERICA

America’s recent indulgence in the war against Afghanistan and Iraq and earlier with Vietnam has been taken negatively by many people world over. Although these wars were fought to put on end to terrorism and restore peace in the world at large, yet America needs to promote this awareness to wipe off the hatred so developed in the mind and hearts of the people.

This hatred is the root cause of terrorism in the world. Today, America is facing terrorist intimidation from all over the world only due to abhorrence. Nearly 80% of the population in the countries like Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America or anywhere in the world, have misconceptions about America and its policies. For the same reason people perhaps ignorantly blame and link America with incidents with which America is neither related nor at all responsible. These are perhaps the reflections of worldwide anger and hatred against America.

If we seriously analyze the developments during the last 80 years, we will find that Stalin and Mao’s communist

parties all over the world helped generate hatred towards America. They spent tens of billions of dollars in their efforts to cultivate hate and anger against America. This was also a part of so called cold war. The question arises that why communists harbour hatred towards America and its values ?

The answer is very simple. Lenin, Stalin and their followers wanted to bring the whole world under their barbaric steel grip and dominance under the cover of socialism. With the same aim they opened branches of the Communist Party in over 100 countries around the world, under direct control of Moscow.

Subsequent to dropping of atom bombs on Japan by America, Stalin had to change his tactics of world aggression. As he could not dare fight directly at a military level, for the reason that American Military power was certainly much superior, as also its nuclear weapons were surely capable to annihilate Russia, if they ever tried to fight against America directly on military basis. So he changed his tactics and adopted clandestine actions backed up with terrorist activities in fermenting hatred towards America.

This drive was not limited to other countries only, but even in America itself he spent billions of dollars to change the public opinion, thereby creating an anti American feeling within America – which manifested in the form of anti Vietnam war rallies. Communists targeted blacks and Spanish in particular to create rift against whites by applying a wicked trick of – divide and rule.

In order to bring Communist party’s leadership and its supremacy in the world, they could not tolerate

supremacy of God. Therefore, they directly proclaimed that, "we do not believe in God", and started demoralizing all those who believed in God.

America is a nation that believes in God, on each of its coin and currency notes it is imprinted – "In God We Trust". Communists believe that they can create total vacuum in human mind and heart, once the institutions of God are destroyed. With their mass propaganda, the communists fill this vacuum with their party leaders. People under communist supremacy started worshiping them without questioning anything they say, because by nature they were not used to question the authority and supremacy of God.

In view of the above and to fight terrorism, America has to undo the damage caused in over last 80 years. To achieve this goal, the best policy is to bring out the light of truth as truth itself is so powerful that all the misgivings in people’s mind about America will certainly be washed away.

The Truth

There is a misconception created by Communists all over the world that America is an imperialist power. The real truth is just opposite. In the last 100 years America has repulsed the imperialist design of Germany in First World War, Hitler’s aggression in the World War II, Stalin’s ambition and aggression to rule the world, China’s (Mao’s) conspiracy and aggression with the help of North Korea to rule South Korea as well as South East Asia, China’s aggression on India in 1962, Iraq’s aggression on Kuwait and its evil designs on certain parts of Saudi Arabia.

These are a few cases of international imperialism and aggression done by communists and totalitarian dictators, which could be repulsed only with the help of financial, military might and moral power of America.

In present scenario, we can exactly see the same horror of holocaust, which Hitler was doing in Germany to conquer rest of the world. In fact, the truth is that it was only the military and economic power of America, which defeated Germany and its imperialist designs to control the world. One must appreciate that how better off they are under democracy, rather than being in the clutches of Gestapo and Gulag Camps.

Even after the World War II, it was Stalin’s shrewd imperialist designs, through which he brought most of the Eastern Europe under his iron grip. America fought strategically but patiently with this imperialism, through ‘cold war’ and ultimately after 40 years of struggle, it was able to win over and liberate all the countries in Eastern Europe and other parts of the world. This enabled the people in those countries to live in freedom and prosperity.

Today, it is horrifying to imagine that what would have been the map of the world without America’s vital role in anti-imperialist war. It makes one to shiver to think of Gestapo’s, barbaric ethnic cleansing, the creation of Gulag camps in Russia and the so called cultural revolution, where tens of millions of innocent Chinese were slaughtered by Mao’s evil designs. Everyone in the world is overwhelmed with the feeling of gratitude, love and affection towards America and its concept of peace and liberty in pursuit of happiness.

There is yet another misconception in the minds of people that America waged a war on Iraq to capture its oil fields.

It is a totally false and malicious propaganda that Americans wanted to invade Iraq to take over its oil wells. The truth is just the opposite. Americans wanted to free the oil fields from the devil clutches of Saddam Hussein, who was using the oil wealth of the country to fulfill his own wicked intentions to rule over whole of middle east and control major part of the world’s oil supply and to become an absolute dictator. During his tenure as a dictator of Iraq, he killed over one million Iraqis just to fulfill his own hunger for power. Once America liberated Iraq and Iraqi oil fields from the clutches of Saddam, America gave back the complete control over oil reserves to United Nations. It clearly demonstrates that America never had any evil design over Iraqi oil wealth. If we simply examine the past records, America spent billions of dollars to free Kuwait and its oil wells from the control of Saddam Hussein and after liberating it; America returned oil fields back to Kuwait. America did not keep even an inch of Kuwait’s land or its oil reserves.

Similarly, during the Second World War, America sacrificed lives of millions of its soldiers to liberate Europe from the clutches of Hitler, and as soon as France and even Germany were liberated, Germany, France and Italy got back every inch of their land under their own control. America did not demand for any price for its help and sacrifice from these countries. Instead America gave over 20 billion dollars in 1946 (which is equal to over 200 billion dollars today) in the shape of Marshal plan aid for Europe

and especially to Germany who had initiated war against America. Thus, America helped to rebuild the post war Europe into a happy and prosperous democratic society.

It must be kept in mind that America is helping Afghanistan after liberating it from the clutches of Talibans and Al Qaeda, and now it is spending billions of dollars to rebuild the shattered Afghan society and its economy. America is also generously giving billions of dollars to rebuild Iraq into a modern democratic society.

The most crucial question is that how do we change the outlook of the people for America by transforming their hatred into love and respect for America. For this purpose we have to bring out the truth about America and let it establish in the hearts and minds of the people all over the world. Only this can help people in realizing the true loving and caring nature of Americans and the ideals of Liberty, justice and pursuit of happiness – the three most important values, for which America stands committed to and advocates that these are the three fundamental rights that every one in the world should enjoy.

I propose the following action plan for transforming people’s hatred into love for America :

1. 20 international satellite TV channels in all major languages of the world should be launched to propagate the fundamental values and contribution of America.

2. To further promote American values, 100 new Radio Stations in all major languages of the world should be commenced.

3. 100 new magazines and newspapers should be started for achieving the same objective.

4. Regular seminars should be held at village, city, state and country level, where people can interact and come to realize the true benevolent nature of America.

5. In all American Consulates/ Embassies, a separate set up may be provided to help coordinate such activities and seminars.

6. Every year 5,000 press reporters and personnel from electronics media may be invited to America to witness how happy, affectionate and caring an average American is, and how liberty, justice and pursuit of happiness are actually practiced in America.

All these actions would have a multiple effect on people all across the world about their understanding of America. People will realize the true nature of America and gradually seeds of love, affection gratitude and respect will germinate in their hearts and mind. Once people realize the truth about American intentions and values, they will oppose the terrorist activities against America. They will even try to stop such activities themselves and will help the Americans authorities in combating terrorism.

For this purpose American Government should set up a network of toll free telephone numbers in every country where any one can tip off American officials regarding any probable terrorist activities. To encourage this 10,000 green cards should be issued every year to those

people who help America to fight with these terrorists alongwith an annual fund of 100 million dollars should also be setup to give cash rewards ranging from 1000 to a million dollars.

People all over the world have been fed with extreme negative views against America for last 80 years and the hatred so developed, has reached to an extent that it requires a committed effort to undo it.

Budget for re-establishing the truth about America

1. Installation & running of 20 international TV channels in all major languages of the world $ 1000 million
2. Setting up of 100 new Radio Stations in all major languages $ 300 million
3. Publication of 100 new magazines and newspapers $ 100 million
4. Organizing national seminars at Village/ City/State and Country level at regular intervals   $ 1000 million
5. Inviting 5,000 Press Reporters and TV representatives to America

$ 500 million

6. Other Miscellaneous Expenses

 $ 500 million

Total      

$ 3.4 Billion

This investment of $ 3.4 billion will go a long way in winning the hearts and minds of terrorists and resolving the problem of terrorism.

Total Investment : $ 3.4 Billion

 

CHAPTER 5

ESTABLISHING PEACE, STABILITY AND PROSPERITY IN IRAQ

Though America has already liberated people of Iraq from the tyrannical oppressions and killing fields of Saddam Hussain, yet this war in Iraq is not over and still brave American soldiers continue to get killed every day.

To eradicate this problem once and for all, and let Iraqi citizens enjoy the fruits of freedom, it is imperative that the following actions are taken on top priority :

1. Winning the hearts of Iraqi people

(i) It is most important to win the hearts and minds of Iraqi people. Then only they will help in identifying and capturing all the troublemakers and remnants of Baath Party, which in all practical senses is the Communist Party of Iraq. That is the reason why the Russians and the leftist German politicians were so against the war and they wanted their comrade Saddam to stay in power, enabling them to continue to loot Iraq easily the way they have been doing it for the last 25 years.

(ii) Five new TV channels on entertainment, educational, news etc. must be introduced in Iraq with immediate effect. In the present era, this is the only cost effective way to reprogram and to educate the population at large about the real benevolent intentions of American Government. America took similar kind of action during the crises in Germany and Japan after World War II. Then, people of these countries believed Americans for their honest intentions. Now the leftist media is trying its best to poison the minds of people and unfortunately BBC has also fallen prey to their trap.

(iii) The new Iraqi TV and Radio should expose the atrocities perpetrated by Saddam on people of Iraq, in the same way as Hitler was exposed after World War II for his Gas Chambers. The graphic details of the Genocide committed by Saddam on innocent Iraqis must be shown. Let the hatred simmer in such a way that Iraqi people themselves destroy remaining elements of Saddam’s rule.

(iv) Declare Saddam and his party leaders as the evil crafters who committed genocide on their own brethren in Iraq.

2. Economic Aid Program

(i) Once political and social stability is established, a special $ 500 million ‘Aid Package’ may be announced to promote tourism in Iraq. It will give a big boost to Iraqi economy.

(ii) Oil production and its sales may be given the top priority. Emphasis may be put on increasing the revenue, which in turn will help to improve infrastructure of Iraq.

(iii) Invite foreign investors to set up hotels and other tourist facilities in Iraq. This will create additional employment potential.

(iv) More foreign carriers should be induced to fly to Baghdad. Landing and other charges may be abolished at least for five years. Airline fuel must also be sold at lowest price in the region.

(v) To form ‘Aid Iraq Club’ with countries like- Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Kuwait, South Arabia and others, and set a target of an Aid Package worth $ 20 billion over a span of three Years.

(vi) To boost the Iraqi agriculture America should introduce 100 new high tech cash crops to the farmers and provide them full technical and material assistance in implementing new techniques.

(vii) All foreign loans granted to Iraq must be waved off. The present Government should be exempted from its repayment, as all such amounts were given to Saddam regime. It is logical that the new Iraqi Government seeks such favor from, not only America, but also from all other countries.

(viii) A special ‘Exile Iraqi Assistance Fund’ should be instituted and loans should be given to the exiled people, which can help in their rehabilitation in Iraq. These Iraqis will help, support and propagate democratic values in Iraq.

3. Political and tactical

(i) Seal the border with Syria and Iran. This is a very crucial strategy since these two countries are sending a large number of terrorists to undermine peace and stability in Iraq. Shoot at sight orders should be issued for any one illegally crossing these borders, as most of them are terrorists or people who are propagating hatred for the present Government in Iraq and America.

(ii) All religious leaders who have recently arrived from Iran should be kept under strict vigilance, as they are the real sources of problem, besides Bath Party in Iraq. I am sure that American Secret Agencies are vigilant to any such threat. Yet I stress this point once again for close and aggressive monitoring in all spheres as a safety measure. Any one who preaches violence should immediately be arrested and prosecuted by military courts.

(ii) Induce countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh to take up peacekeeping measures in broader perspective.

(iii) A better understanding with France and Germany would help in establishing permanent peaceful relations with them. Let past be past.

(iv) Offer special incentives to Iraqis so that they may help in trapping any potential terrorist. A fund of $100 million should be set up, to reward people who help in capturing the terrorists. This investment will pay greater dividends in saving Iraqis as well as American lives. People who extend such help should be offered security by maintaining anonymity. Green cards may also be provided to deserving individuals.

(v) Set up a National Toll free network of 800 telephone numbers all over Iraq – so that people have an easy access to American Government Authorities as well as Iraqi Government in informing them about any possible terrorist activities.

(vi) Thousands of innocent Muslims and non-Muslims Iraqis have been killed in recent months and the country is inching towards anarchy. Hence, it is of utmost urgency that a "National Emergency" should be immediately declared in Iraq and drastic steps should be taken to check this chaos.

4. Treaty

America should immediately sign a 20-year defense, peace and friendship treaty, similar to that with Japan, wherein the defense of Iraq will be the responsibility of America. Let Iraqis get full assurance from U.S. President that in any eventuality, they will be safeguarded and they will be protected with full force of US Government against Saddam Hussain and his cronies or any other foreign invasion.

This assurance is very crucial for winning the hearts of Iraqis, since they are so much terrified with past horrors and Genocide of Saddam that even a small hint of his presence or re-emergence terrorizes Iraqis in fear and they cannot act against Saddam and his associates. Only categorical guarantee and action can remove the fear complex from the Iraqi minds.

5.     It is very important to be aware of Qatar. It will be a blunder to reorganize US Forces from a 30 years firmally like Saudi Arabia, to a tiny country having its known links with Al-Qaeda (which allows and finances Al–Zazira TV a known Al- Qaeda favuorite) and a well known anti American TV channel to operate from its land.

Iraq situation needs to be handled very carefully and delicately, as it will affect not only Middle East, but also peace of the world at large.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 6

ELIMINATING DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL IMPORTS

In post 9/11 America, it is highly unsafe to depend on foreign oil especially from Middle East. It is now inevitable for America to be independent and not to look at foreign countries for its oil needs. I suggest following measures to make America fully independent in fulfilling its oil requirements:

1. A presidential commission should be set up immediately under the chairmanship of Mr. Ross Perrot to suggest ways to eliminate energy dependence on foreign oil imports and find alternate energy technologies.

2. Currently, America is at war with terrorists. Therefore, under such circumstances exploration and drilling for oil reserves should immediately be started in ALASKA’s arctic region.

3. A three billion-dollar fund should be earmarked to 500 different groups of entrepreneurs, inventors etc. to find economically viable alternate sources of energy like specially sea current, cold fusion, wind energy, hydrogen energy and others.

4. This commission should also suggest ways to streamline and overhaul laws that have become obsolete. It is wasteful to handle requirement like 18 different types of gasoline in different states of America.

5. This commission should also be empowered with an authority to allocate the $3 billion fund to right kind of entrepreneurs.

6. New stringent federal standard for fuel consumption in car and all other appliances should be set up with immediate effect.

7. Unnecessary and careless use of energy should be avoided. For this purpose, commission should give concrete suggestions for implementation.

Total Investment : $ 3 Billion

Total Saving : $ 20 Billion in Imports

 

CHAPTER 7

STRENGTHENING DEFENSE

America is the strongest nation on the earth and the only super power. It has always used its enormous military and economic power to help the cause of freedom around the world. It is therefore imperative for the well being of humanity that America should keep up and enhance this position.

It was only American armed forces, which turned the tide in World War II and saved the world from the menace of Hitler, Mussolini and Japanese military dictators. It is in the interest of world peace and prosperity that America continues to develop its strength and this goal can be attained by the American armed forces by considering following issues.

1. All military procurements should be made more cost effective and should be absolutely transparent.

2. Space Based Defense System (SDI) can create problems to Americans and the world at large, is a completely unfounded concept. America should immediately deploy Space Based Defense System at war footing. Even the term- "star war", most commonly used to denote the space based defense system is absolutely a misnomer. In every war, weapons are used to kill the opponents, but in the space based defense system no one is harmed. It is the most non-violent method of fighting a mass killer and disabling it in the mid-way. Therefore, it is of paramount importance in view of the growing threats and intentions of North Korean, Iranian and Muslim countries in getting and developing weapons of mass destruction.

3. American President should categorically declare that America would not allow North Korea or Iran to make atomic weapons. It will do all in its vast powers to stop any such move.

4. Simulation techniques and interactive virtual video war games may be extensively used for imparting training to American soldiers about modern weapons and techniques of war. New and more advanced computer based interactive techniques should be developed, so that a fresh soldier can learn all the basic and advanced techniques of warfare in a virtual atmosphere. This will be a very cost-effective method for upgrading the combating skills of American soldiers. A common soldier will be able to learn from the BEST.

5. In today’s tumultuous political climate, special emphasis should be given on teaching languages to military personnel, like Arabic, Russian, Korean, Spanish, Indian, Japanese, German, French, Chinese etc. Special methods for learning and teaching new languages in a faster manner may also be developed. A week long training in a particular language would be good enough for getting the armed forces acclimatized with it. Each soldier should learn at least one foreign language through crash courses.

6. Similarly, training courses should be designed on economic, social and religious aspects of various countries so that the American soldiers remain well apprised of the local manners, customs and religions of the place where they have to fight. It is very important to win a war at a psychological level.

7. It is indeed an agony that despite their noble thoughts and deeds the American soldiers are the most misunderstood ones in the world. They put their lives at stake in safeguarding liberty of the people in the countries other than their own. Unfortunately, the media and the public of the country attacked feel that invaders have the intention to grab some piece of their land or natural resources. On the contrary America has never taken an inch of land, even after conquering Germany, Japan, South Korea, Afghanistan or Iraq. Therefore, an innovative strategy may be devised to remove this pseudo feeling.

8. It is important that America strikes a workable military alliance with India on a long-term basis, as India and America share common goals for high and noble democratic values.

America must help India fight terrorism across the borders of its neighbor Pakistan, as it not only indulges itself in deliberate and planned terrorist activities in India, but also is a potential shelter and hideout for dreaded terrorist Bin Laden and his organization - Al-Qaeda. It was this terrorist group that was responsible for the sad incidence of blowing towers in USA on September 11. It is important to curb the terrorist activities of such organization that are great threats to the security and peace of America and other countries of the world for maintaining harmony in the world.

American military should revamp and revitalize its human intelligence system. During President Carter’s reign this system was totally battered in the name of satellite based intelligence. These computerized systems rely on limited artificial intelligence, which in no way can match the competence of human mind. Therefore, greater emphasis and investment should be made for developing human intelligence system.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 8

ELIMINATING EXCESSIVE BUREAUCRACY THROUGH
E-GOVERNANCE

America has the biggest federal budget. Billions of dollar are merely wasted on unnecessary paper work in America. It is really surprising that even a department like FDA takes years in granting approvals to new drugs only due to excessive paper formalities. Bureaucracy has its own inertia.

1. A new national taskforce should be set up by involving industry, government, NGOs and intellectuals to devise and implement the techniques through which the use of paper and red-tapism in government can be reduced by 98%. A similar endeavour was undertaken 20 years ago which was very successful. Now with the advent of new technologies it is imperative that a second commission is set up for streamlining the administrative set up and reducing excessive paper work.

2. A time limit for processing each type of application should be predefined. Avoidable delays in bureaucracy should be subjected to economic penalization, because delays and inactivity in government proceedings affect the whole society and cause unnecessary financial distress and mental tension. To further check the red-tapism and corruption in bureaucracy, it is completely justified to impose financial penalties and taking other disciplinary actions against the inefficient employees.

3. The documents that need to be filled in specific formats for various government jobs should be provided with clear instructions and sample of duly filled forms may be made available on the Internet. Internet should be further explored for expediting the processing of essential formalities involved in routine Governmental functioning. All forms should be available online in interactive formats, so that they may be instantly filled in on the Internet in a secured manner.

4. Today all the Government departments have their own websites; links to all these websites should be provided on one common site of American Government. It should be a vast interactive portal consisting of millions of pages containing all information related to various departments of the Federal and State Government.

5. It should be made mandatory that all the transactions related to purchase and sales in the government departments should be routed to on one common platform, so that people need not visit different websites and can easily access the information pertaining to federal, state or local level. This would enable the general masses to witness and participate in these transactions through the Internet in a secured manner.

6. In modern times, it is imperative that all the payments to Federal, state and local bodies may be allowed to make through credit cards. Government can negotiate a deal with the credit card companies to ensure that they do not charge more than 1 percent commission on all transactions.

7. Computer training should be made mandatory for all government employees at all levels. Special crash courses should be provided to all bureaucrats and others to make cent percent bureaucracy perfectly computer literate.

8. It is really surprising that even today members of Congress and Senate in America cast their votes using the obsolete methods, and hundreds of most precious hours are lost in the vote casting procedure. Electronic voting is highly time saving technique and can complete the whole process within one minute. A completely new electronic procedure should be deployed in all the elections to be used by the Congress, Senate and state legislative bodies. The vote casting in America at all the levels should be carried only through electronic vote casting mechanism.

Moreover, if an underdeveloped and vast country like India can use electronic voting machines successfully for their general elections, why America cannot take up this challenge at the national level and complete the task within one year.

9. If all the records related to land in the whole of America are computerized and displayed on the Internet, it would become much faster and easier for an average American to buy, sell or rent their properties.

10. Similarly, all the judicial records of the courts should be fully computerized. It is very interesting to note that in a city like Jaipur, India hardcore criminals in the jail can have their court appearances through broadband video conferencing, thus, saving a lot of risk, expense and time. If it is possible in Jaipur, then why not in a great country like America. Especially, to help take precautionary safety measures after the sad and gruesome incidence of 9/11.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 9

HOW TO GIVE TRAINING IN LATEST SKILLS AND JOBS TO TEN MILLION AMERICANS EVERY YEAR

The rate of unemployment is persisting at a very high level of 5.6%. However, the GDP growth is at a considerably low level as compared to China and other Asian countries. To remedy this problem I suggest the following action plan:

Vocational Training through Interactive DVDs

To impart the latest technical, financial and practical training apt to the 21st century, we must provide every American the best possible knowledge and training in some one thousand different fields which are essential for development of America.

Therefore, interactive DVD programs should be developed for each of these one thousand subjects that may help provide specialized skilled jobs to the American youth. These programs should be able to gather and comprehensively present the most advantageous knowledge available throughout the world on each subject. This in turn would help an average American to easily understand and assimilate the knowledge and utilize it for his livelihood.

All the school buildings in America may be put to use for this purpose after school hours, and the classes may be conducted free of charge. In each class, knowledge pertaining to a particular skill may be imparted to the participants. Volunteers and teachers may be trained and employed to conduct such classes. This would help the students to assimilate the knowledge through these interactive DVDs and Internet. The basic thrust will be on imparting the skills that are in great demand through a system, where learning is made easy and cost effective. For example, teaching a course in the class on painting the interiors of any establishment like - an office, household or a commercial complex. A competent and trained faculty will not only teach, how one can paint a room, but would also brief the participants on some basic information like - the equipments and paints used, their quality and places where from the required material may be procured etc. These training programs based on DVDs may be developed with the assistance of competent professionals having the expertise on the subject and who are the best in their respective fields.

Scholarships should also be provided to research scholars in each of these fields by the Government to encourage the researchers involved in the job. These interactive DVDs along with instruction manuals may be sold in the open market at a very nominal cost say, 2 to 5 dollar per piece. Americans all across the country will surely be encouraged to buy these well-made interactive DVDs.

In the current era of infotainment, education needs to be backed up by an element of entertainment. Keeping

this in view, consultation and guidance may be sought from Hollywood’s renowned film directors like Steven Spielberg for getting their expertise in inducing element of human emotions decked with entertainment in these educational DVDs. This would help develop the educational content in an easier and user-friendly manner. It will make people really desirous to learn through these DVDs. The DVDs may be promoted in such a way that they gain the popularity similar to super hit movies like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Titanic’.

This DVD based vital educational program should be within the reach of every segment of the society, to extend its benefits to the hundreds of millions of Americans sitting right at the their homes.

I hereby suggest an action plan for creating jobs and reducing unemployment :

1. Setting up of 100,000 classes of DVDs program all over the country from countryside to the urban counterparts. This vocational video-training program will run after study hours in school and college buildings or any other available public or private building.

2. Making of 1000 best possible video films on all jobs, trades, small industries, agriculture etc.

(i) Industries may be obliged to create training courses in their respective trade to provide technical training to 10 % of their labor strength drawn from dependents and relatives of their own employees.

(ii) Employ 10,000 technically trained instructors for this purpose, train them with the methods to instruct and teach using these videos. These faculties will also be used to spot proper talent and desire in the students and guide them properly to adopt vocations of their choice. They will also impart training to other voluntary faculties so that they can also teach.

(iii) The faculties would be responsible to impart practical training and to refer the trainees to bigger training centers. After completion of video and practical training, faculties would help the trained persons in seeking career and getting jobs.

(iv) The basic thrust of the program will be to help unemployed or semi-employed to acquire technical skills of their choice. It will help them to seek a suitable job or enable them for self-employment.

3. Prepare detailed instruction manuals for each of these vocational training courses synchronized with videos. These video training courses will reduce the time required for getting practical training, the trainees would be exposed to the latest technical know-how in their chosen vocation.

4. Set up 1000 practical training centers for students, after they have completed their three months intensive training. This is very essential to provide them first hand practical training.

5. A Panel of scientists and businessmen should be constituted to find out and invent ways to integrate these technologies for American situations.

Launching National and International TV channel

A 24-Hour national television channel may also be launched to promote these 1000 skill oriented courses. People can choose the occupation that suits their personality by watching the educative films on this TV channel. This will also help the youth in identifying and selecting the best avenues for their career.

"A person can only be happy and successful in his life, if he does the thing of his liking for his livelihood." In other words we can say that if a person chooses a profession that he likes, he never has to really work. But, if he engages himself in a profession he does not like, he has to slog in his entire life. This will create a better environment for learning.

PROJECTED YEARLY EXPENDITURE ON THE PROJECT

Number of persons getting trained in one year

= 15 students in each class of 3 months duration

x 2 classes per day of 2 hours

x 4 sets of classes in one year

= 60 students getting trained in one year

x 100,000 class rooms

= 12 million students per year.

Therefore, with a small investment of $500 per person American Government can provide a strongly framed training program to millions of Americans in their desired field. After completing their training successfully they may work as trainees, apprentices, probationers etc. in their desired field to gain practical knowledge initially and finally getting absorbed in the industry.

Millions of Americans and others in the world will benefit from buying these DVDs for a reasonable price and studying at their own home with the help of free National Virtual University. The complete project including syllabus may also be promoted through virtual university. This would enable people all across the globe to search into any of these various 1000 types of training programs. Access to these subjects through virtual university will give people an opportunity to learn and research the subjects conveniently. They will also be able to interact and get assistance from the top experts in their respective fields.

Today, the US government is spending billions of tax payers’ money in the areas where no tangible returns are generated, while in this program with a small investment of $ 5 billion a year, US government will be getting more than $ 20 billion every year as an additional tax revenue. Thus, the Government will be saving additional expenditures of billions of dollars being incurred on the programs for unemployed. Therefore, this program may be taken up at a war footing level to immensely benefit an average American.

The program will also help enhance American image in the world, as millions of people all over the world will be able to learn a productive skill absolutely free.

Total Investment : $ 5 Billion
Addition : $ 500 Billion Growth in GNP

CHAPTER 10

HOW TO DOUBLE FARMERS’ INCOME IN 5 YEARS

It is a pity that in this great land of ours which feeds million of people throughout the world with its vast agriculture production, the farmers are suffering the most. The following action plan can help increase the earning of American farmers and at the same time best quality of fruits, vegetables, legumes and herbal products would be available to the average American families at affordable prices.

Many farmers are getting bankrupt in America. It is of utmost national importance to raise the living standards of farmers by providing new avenues and jobs of their choices at their respective native places.

If the following action plan is implemented properly, it will help create 2 million new jobs. It will increase farmers’ average income by at least 75-150% in next five years. It will also generate huge additional revenue for the Government.

1. Seeds and growing technology pertaining to 400 different varieties of best quality of fruits, vegetables, legumes and herbal crops selected from all around the globe may be imported, and given free of cost to the farmers.

2. A 24-hour TV Channel may be launched to demonstrate and generate interest among the farmers as well as consumers in the new varieties of fruits and vegetables.

3. The best MBAs educated from Harvard and other top universities may be employed to promote the sales of these new products all around the world.

4. Proper cold storage systems and transportation in air-conditioned wagons, trucks etc. may be encouraged to maintain the quality of the goods till it reaches the end consumer.

5. A digital mapping with the aid of Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) may be carried out for whole of United States. A national computer system should be established to identify the areas suitable for each of these crops. A separate Identification Number may be allotted to each crop and it should be linked to zip code number.

6. Complete information may also be made available on a huge web portal where one can just type in his zip code number and find out which crops are best suitable for his area and where he can get the seeds and instructional DVDs.

7. 1000 demo farms should be set up all over the country with the help of NGOs, where local farmers can go and see the results of new seeds and learn all the relevant and first hand information.

8. 400 different DVDs should be made in such a manner that an average farmer can learn as how to grow, cultivate, harvest and sell the new varieties of fruits and vegetables.

9. Experts in the field should hold special evening classes with DVDs in those towns suitable for the corresponding new corps, to create awareness among the farmers and general masses.

10. 400 American research scholars should be given assistance to undertake their doctoral research work pertaining to 400 new varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbal products.

11. Consultants of international repute may also be entrusted with job of finding out ways and means and latest technologies to fulfill the goal of improving living standards of American farmers by 150% through proper implementation of this vital project.

Capital Investment

America is spending $18 billion annually in farm subsidies. This small investment of $1.5 billion will go a long way in making farmers self-reliant.

LOW COST TECHNIQUE FOR IMPROVING AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

"One will be astonished to know the fact that plants too enjoy music, the way human beings do. Melodious music cheer them up with great happiness. Fast growth is an evidence of their happiness with music. In 1986, Dr. T.N Singh, a professor of Botany at Annamalai University in India proved to the world by means of a scientific research, that melodious songs/music has a positive role to play on plants in the nurseries. He did Veena (an Indian musical instrument similar to violin) recital in front of some nurseries 25 minutes daily for about one month. It was noticed that the Veena recital had a more favourable effect on the growth of the nurseries.

Professor Singh had done another experiment in Chennai and Pondichery in India. He placed one loudspeaker and sang Rag (a melody group) Charukeshi for some days in a paddy field. It was noticed that there was an increase of 25-60% yields in his paddy field. Music also had an effect on the cultivation of tobacco and groundnut crops. It increased the production by about 50%.

The sound waves from the steps of Bharat Natyam performers without wearing ghunghroos, on a piece of land helped the growth of nearby nurseries and it bloomed a week before its due time as compared to other nurseries. Inspired by this experiment of Dr. Singh, Mr. George E. Smith of Illinoise University of America conducted a research on the nurseries. Through this research he proved that the branches of the plant become more fat, stronger and greener as compared to others with the help of music.

Research in this area has proved that music has a conducive effect on the nurseries. Now, a new branch of science called ‘Photo Sonics’ has come into being, in which we study the art of sound waves and their effect on the plants.

The above research proves beyond doubt that plants grow much faster and better, if proper music is provided to the plants at appropriate time slots. Therefore, we recommend that this research knowledge should be promoted and used for enhancing agricultural yield in America.

Total Investment : $ 1.5 Billion
Total Saving : $ 5 Billion

CHAPTER 11

HOW TO PROVIDE FREE COMPUTER EDUCATION TO ALL

In this 21st century, it is very important that every one becomes computer savvy. In America over 30 million people do not know how to use computer. I suggest a national computer TV channel should be started for increasing computer literacy and enhancing the computer skills of people who already possess the basic knowledge of computer. It should be free of charge. This channel will impart the elementary knowledge of computers to the beginners and will also offer advance courses up to C++, Java, SAP, and Multimedia etc. Facilities should also be set up to provide peer to peer (P to P) learning like Napster.

This channel may also be made available on a free vast Internet portal "Virtual Computer University". This portal should provide interactive on-line teaching enabling people to learn at any time while being at their own place. The programs in this channel should be made in such a way that a student feels as if he is playing while learning.

An autonomous body comprising of computers specialists from Silicon Valley and experts of human learning should be set up to conduct this complete program. Federal Government should support the program with the necessary funds.

This TV channel and internet virtual university will go a long way towards imparting best possible computer education to Americans, which in turn will help them to seek better jobs.

This channel and portal should also be made available throughout the world so that any body can learn from this computer education channel and portal from anywhere in the world. This channel will definitely enhance American standing in the world.

The top-most experts of the world in this field will help impart their IT knowledge through this channel. For the smooth implementation of the computer education TV channel consultation may be sought from organizations like TIE, Indus Valley Entrepreneurs Group from Silicon Valley, California which has the best brains of the world including Azim Premji, Narayanan Murthy, Sabir Bhatia, Suhas Patel, Kanwal Rekhi and others.

Besides the funding and support of Government, American and foreign NGOs may also be associated for the commencement of the proposed TV channel.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 12

SETTING UP A FREE VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY

College education is getting more and more expensive every year in America. Presently, it is getting out of reach for many a families belonging to middle and poor class in the society. A general study of the society reveals the fact that a person having completed college education certainly leads much better life than a person educated up to high school level.

Therefore, to help bridge this gap and bring prosperity to one and all in the society, I suggest that the Federal Government should provide the fund worth $ 3 Billion per annum to launch a Free Virtual University as proposed above. A non-profit autonomous body comprised of the best brains available in the country should conduct the functioning of this university.

The university should be able to provide education in some 500 different avenues. A total of 5,000 professors will work full time and 10,000 professors part time to impart the quality education to the participants of the new courses to be envisaged. The courses should be available in 500 different chat rooms for mutual consultations among the participants. The Virtual University should be entitled to provide regular degrees to those persons who qualify the course of their choice.

The proposed Virtual University will also have 2,000 professors in foreign countries to teach the participants siting right at their homes. If this project is implemented in a proper manner, this will revolutionize college education throughout the world. The university will run on the patterns of other universities of the world. Internet facilities should also be established to help provide peer to peer (P to P) learning, like -Napster.

This Free Virtual University will also go a long way in generating goodwill and love for America all across the globe.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 13

REFORMS IN EDUCATION SYSTEM

The present education system at school/college level certainly helps the youth in enhancing the level of their knowledge. But, this alone is not sufficient. To ensure overall development of their personality, additional skills beyond the curriculum should be taught at various levels of education. Following subjects should be included in the curriculum at high schools/colleges in America:

1. Meditation - The modern lifestyle is full of stress, which is responsible for many diseases. It is very important to learn to cope up with stress. Meditation is the most convenient way to counter our anxiety and tension. If children are taught the techniques of meditation at early age, they can learn and include the practice in their habits.

2. Music - Music is universally known for its anti-depressant, soothing and relaxing properties. It is undoubtedly the most popular means of entertainment and relaxation throughout the world.

Good music rejuvenates the nervous system by facilitating proper flow of neurons thereby tantalizing the mind and body. Thus music keeps mind healthy, and healthy mind in turn makes the body healthy. For the same reason, it is advantageous to include music in school education to make Americans healthier and happy. It has already been proved that Beethoven and Backh music stimulates positive energy in the human brain.

3. Training in Nutrition - Today obesity is growing rapidly in America and the children and the teens are the major victims. Obesity is directly related with what we eat and how much physical work we do. Therefore, children should be educated and proper training on nutrition should be imparted in schools. They will develop good eating habits if they know what they should eat and how important it is to add fruits, vegetables and legumes to their diet. This training should be given while keeping in mind children’s psychology so that they realize the bad effects of junk foods and benefits of healthy diet.

4. Patriotism – The future of the nation depends on its children. In today’s materialistic world it is imperative to instill essence of national pride and patriotism for developing children into caring citizens. Post 9/11, America is fighting with invisible enemies and strong patriotism among its citizens can only prevent and help overcome such crisis.

5. Interactive Learning - In this 21st century we must incorporate modern technology in teaching. Use of electronic black board should be promoted in classrooms all over America. Interactive DVD programs should be developed on various 500 subjects by the best brains in the country. This would give added dimension of sound and visuals in learning to the students. Even subjects like history and geography and others would be effectively taught with the help of interactive DVDs. Proposed "Free Virtual University" and Happiness TV channel will also be very helpful to the students.

6. Literature – In this intellectual age emphasis has shifted on to science and technology and children are drifting away from reading and writing literature. Recitation of poems should be encouraged as it helps to develop and strengthen human emotions.

7. Like Sesame Street TV Program, a complete new full time TV channel should be started for the students, so that they have choice to look at healthy, entertaining and educational programs.

8. Competition calls for excellence which helps improve the quality in general. There is a need to instigate healthy competition in the field of education for continuous improvement. An annual budget of $ 100 million should be reserved for giving prizes and medals to the students, teachers, schools and states for recognizing and commemorating excellence in education.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 14

PROMOTING TOURISM TO CREATE JOBS

America is undoubtedly one of the most popular and fascinating destinations for tourists in the world. But, the Government is totally apathetic towards this vital sector and there is not even a Department of Tourism at the Federal level to co-ordinate and promote tourism in a meaningful way. Tourists look for more than travel. The influx of tourists depends on all factors like transportation, accommodation, food and beverage services, shops, entertainment, aesthetics, special events and security. If a proper action plan is developed, tourist arrivals in America can be increased at least by 100% in next 5 years thereby creating at least three million new jobs and generating a lot of additional revenue for the federal Government.

Action Plan

1. An autonomous body may be set up with the help of NGOs and prominent tourist trade bodies to operate six different television channels in English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French and Japanese. These TV channels would be instrumental in promoting tourism and related matters around the globe. This channel should also promote the positive image of America.

2. To facilitate the tourists at airport, customs and emigration rules may be reformed, so that they need not have to wait and feel welcomed. Small charges like $2 for baggage trolley sid be abolished with immediate effect and the same may be provided free of charge at all the major airports in the America. Tourist information centers and help lines may also be set up at all major places of tourism attractions. The help of the police department may also be sought to special tax incentives may encourage construction of new hotels. Some 200 key tourist places may ensure the safety of the tourists at all important tourist destinations.

3. Construction of new hotels should be encouraged by initiating special tax incentives. Some 200 key tourist places may equipped with light and sound programs, so that they may be converted into more captivating sites where tourists experience an entirely different atmosphere, even in their repeat visits.

Visa Procedure at Embassies

There are long queues all over the world at American embassies for seeking US visa. The process of granting visa may be streamlined and simplified. At the same time the number of visa section employees at the various embassies may also be at least doubled.

15 Point Action Plan

1. In view of post 9/11 situation, there is a immense need for strengthening and safeguarding our national borders. For this purpose the computers at all emigration offices should have a broadband internet connection, through which the details of any prospective terrorist or unwanted element can be flashed all over America within no time. These computers may also be connected with Interpol, FBI and CIA, so that such information can be immediately transmitted to all concerned within the fastest possible time.

2. Federal and State Land for construction of restaurants and public utilities may be allotted at all prominent tourist destinations to companies of national repute.

3. Making of 500 video films on different American festivals and all prominent tourist spots. These films should be distributed to all leading travel agents on subsidized rates and clippings should also be made available on the web portal. These films may also be shown or proposed tourism TV channel.

4. A ‘Tourist Safety Force’ comprising of 10,000 tourist police, should be constituted and deployed at all major tourist destinations.

5. The federal Government may consider organizing welcome ceremonies for tourists on their arrival at the airport.

6. A Tourism Promotion Officer should be appointed at each American Embassy.

7. Additional ‘light and sound show’ should be setup at 200 major tourist spots.

8. Scholarships may be provided for 100 Ph.D. thesis on 10 most popular tourist destinations in the world dealing with the subjects like – ‘why they are so popular and what America can learn and implement to increase tourist inflow?’

9. Presenting a memento to each departing tourist as a goodwill gesture costing one dollar.

10. Developing heritage tourism programs is the need of the hour. A chain of special royal train service for tourist may be launched.

11. Fairs and Festivals are important components of American tourism industry and they should also be promoted. The American Government should help and encourage the communities in developing festivals with unique themes and identity that is indigenous to the community’s personality, legends, natural beauty, or other specialty.

12. Eco-tourism should be promoted in United States, as it leads to sustainable development by creating local wealth, improving the quality of life, and utilizing local resources. Besides additional revenue, it would also induce ethical promotion, conservation and protection of natural areas open to visitors.

13. Publicity is equally important to advertising. If Federal Government implements a professional public relations campaign, it will certainly help tourism to grow and will provide a greater return on investment than advertising alone. Studies show that for every $ 1 invested into a public relations campaign yields a $ 3 return.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion
Total Additional Earnings : $ 30 Billion

CHAPTER 15

BENEFITING FROM NEW TECHNOLOGIES

In today’s international competitive market, it is very important for America to constantly strive for new technologies. America owns a large base of research institutes, which may be utilized to help Americans maintain and enhance their present lifestyle.

New technologies like stem cell, neno technology, cold fusion, hydrogen energy etc. have huge potential for US economy. Therefore, a Presidential Commission should be set up to locate and fund organizations and companies engaged in research of such advance technologies. The basic thrust of this commission should be to facilitate the implementation of advanced researches and to help American companies adopt and benefit from them. An eminent technology expert should be appointed as chairman. Federal Government should provide an annual funding of $ 1 billion and the committee should be empowered to disburse and utilize the annual fund optimally for the research purpose.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion
Income increase : $ 200 Billion in GNP

CHAPTER 16

REJUVENATING MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES IN AMERICAN SOCIETY

America is one of the most spiritualistic countries in the world. The impression of "We Trust in God" on its currency is a standing testimonial to it. American citizens give the highest percentage of their income for charitable work.

The tradition of open unmanned counters wherein customer can walk, pick and buy desired things without any interference of the shopkeeper was first started in America. This again illustrates the high level of mutual trust in its citizens.

It is only in America that people trust even a foreigner to an extent that they give him American citizenship after five years and then that person can seek the most sensitive jobs even in the Federal Defense Department.

The Puritans, who came from Europe, established modern America. They had high ethical and moral standards and that is the reason why America has achieved the tremendous growth in the last 100 years, which Europeans and Asians could not achieve in thousand years.

With the changing times and demoralizing action of Liberals in America, moral values have deteriorated. Now there is a need to restore and promote the moral and spiritual values in America to a new height.

The Liberals in America misconstrued the meaning of separation of the church from the government. This separation does not preclude the teaching of moral and ethical values on which the whole society is based. Therefore, there should be a strong movement in USA to re-establish and strengthen moral and spiritual values and Government should come forward to play an active role.

For this purpose the following action plan is suggested: –

Acharya Mahapragya has started a new course called "Science of Living and Preksha Meditation" which can be started as a compulsory subject in schools and colleges right from the first standard to the postgraduate level to instill high moral and ethical values in children.

The Acharya has started a three dimentional programme for regenerating effete moral and spiritual values in global society. He is of the view that moral and spiritual values cannot grow in a society merely on the basis of external environment which is also important but cannot be regarded as the be-all and end-all. For instilling these values in children we must try to change the attitudes of young people. Attitudinal change or what we call inner transformation cannot be brought about by sermons or moral lessons in class-rooms.

Acharya Mahapragya has discovered that the pituitary gland is the key to inner transformation. He has designed specific techniques to activate pituitary gland and cause chemical changes in the body and naturally transform the behaviour of young people.

His three dimentional approach consists of ‘Anuvrat’ (Basic vows), Science of Living and Preksha Meditation. Whereas Anuvrat strengthens young persons’ resolution to tread the path of morality, Science of Living takes them a little farther and exposes them to a series of physiological exercises and contemplative meditation (Anupreksha). Science of living is a technique to wean the young people off the path of violence and hatred and encourages them to look within for a lasting peace. Inner transformation can be easily promoted through Science of Living. It has included some basic yogic exercises which strengthen the mind and has introduced ‘Anupreksha’ (Contemplative meditation) as a means to call chemical changes in the body system of children and achieve their inner transformation.

And, for the young and old, Acharya Mahapragya has invented Preksha Meditation (Perceptive Meditation). Its focus is on perceiving the self. Self perception alone will pave the way to true happiness. Preksha Meditation is becoming popular among business persons, teachers, students and ordinary citizens. It also includes therapeutic thinking which may prove to be a source of healing their personal ailments.

Acharya Mahapragya’s three dimentional approach for creating a new human and a new society is scientifically developed and has been found to be extremely effective in beating stress and dipression.

For details of Science of Living and Preksha Meditation the American citizens and students are advised to visit http://www.preksha.com

Regular meditation camps should be organized and the Federal Government should further promote such activities with financial inputs.

STARTING A TV CHANNEL- "HAPPINESS"

Today, America is the only super power in the world. It has by far the largest economy of the world of $ 12 trillion annual GNP. Now, there is an urgent need to re-establish the spiritual values on which this country was founded.

Apart from material wealth people need to enhance real happiness and peace in their heart. There is an immediate need to start this TV channel called "Happiness". America’s Constitution provides the "Undeniable Right of Persuit of Happiness" to every citizen. The proposed T.V. Channel ‘Happiness’ will go a long way towards helping people realise and fulfil their right of persuit of happiness.

People like Bill Gets, Anthony Robbins and Louise L. Hay may be consulted for designing programs for this ‘Happiness’ Channel. The basic purpose of this channel will be to disseminate the knowledge and secrets of great thinkers to American citizen in such a way that they can easily assimilate and use this knowledge for improving their day-to-day life. Teaching meditation and explaining benefits to the public will be another thrust activity of this TV channel.

Federal Government should extend support to the project with a grant of an annual fund of $ 500 million. This investment of taxpayers’ money will go a long way in enhancing the real happiness and peace in the lives of American citizen. This proposed TV channel "Happiness" will go a long way in fulfilling these objectives.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 17

REVAMPING HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Americans spends the highest amount of money in the world on its health care system. Its modern health system costs up to a huge sum of 1.3 trillion dollars a year. Still more than 40 million Americans are not health insured and diseases like obesity, AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer etc. are on the rise every year. Why is it so?

1. Modern medical system itself is based on inconsistent principles, which keep on changing. Medicines, which were used 10 years ago, are now discarded because of their toxic effects. If allopathic system of medicine is fully scientific, then why they were approved and prescribed in the first instance? Science means things and theories one can prove consistently. Hence, if these medicines are proven wrong today, it establishes the fact that they were wrong at that time too. In other words, they were not fully supported by the scientific facts. Rather, they were based on the interests of those pharmaceutical companies, who either manipulated the raw data for their own benefit or did not care to go through enough research on these medicines.  Perhaps, there exists a huge nexus between big drug companies and medical profession.

2. How to save 90,000 lives every year?

More than ninety thousand Americans die in hospitals and homes only because physicians prescriptions are not legible or due to some misunderstanding in hospitals’ staff and administration while administering medicines to the patients. To resolve this problem, the American Federal Government should make it mandatory that all the prescriptions should include clear instructions regarding the sequence and combinations, in which medicines are to be taken. It should be printed in clearly legible capital letters.

In the modern computer age, it is of paramount importance that every physician must have a computer in his clinic. All the records pertaining to the medicines prescribed to the patient should be stored in computer. It must also have a database program to alert the physician, if a particular medicine prescribed by him is harmful for the patient, as the patient may be allergic or sensitive to certain medicines. The computer will be able to discard a particular medicine prescribed by the physician, if it does not match the patient’s history, like – blood pressure, sugar level or other medical parameters.

I suggest that the Federal Government should make this software costing $ 50 million. It should be provided free of cost to all medical practitioners in America. It may also be made available on the entire Internet network in the world for free download. This has been a totally neglected area concerned with public health.

The existing provisions in law also needs to be rectified, wherein allows only qualified physicians possessing a degree of M.D. to practice homeopathy, naturopathy or other established alternate therapies. This law may either be rectified or changed immediately. For holistic health purposes a homeopath or a naturopath qualified in his respective field may be allowed to practice these alternate therapies, although he or she may not be a qualified allopathic physician.

It is ironical to note that John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in the world, funded the research paper on the basis of which, a senate resolution was passed. It prohibited all the homeopaths and practitioners of other alternate therapies, from practicing their respective therapies unless they secure a qualifying medical degree from a medical college. This is how a flourishing thereby beneficial to human beings like homeopathy was put to slow death.

It is even more surprising to know that a person of Mr. Rockefeller’s status, took only homeopathic medicines through out his life from who were not, but were experts in their own field.

It is also an interesting fact that not a single person ever died because of any wrong homeopathic medicine. They are very effective in treating a majority of human illnesses. Hence, there is no need to burden them with the irrelevant requirement of putting in eight years of study of allopathic system just to secure a MD degree and enable them to practice homeopathy.

Therefore, I request the Federal Government to change this law and allow a homeopath who has studied the subject from a recognized institution located in any part of the world to practice homeopathic system of healing. It is has not shown any side effect or any death among millions of people who take it world over. In most of these countries homeopaths are allowed to practice, though not be having a degree of M.D.

There is simply no correlation between the two systems of treatment – allopathic and homeopathic, as both the systems have completely different sets of rules and principles. Therefore, the restriction of getting a M.D. degree, before practicing homeopathy, must be abolished with immediate effect. This one act will benefit millions of Americans and it will help to bring down the cost of treatment drastically.

A fund of one billion dollar per annum should be allocated to re-establish harmless alternate therapies like Yoga, Naturopathy, Color therapy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy etc., so that people can get simple cost-effective and harmless medication to treat their illnesses and live a long healthy and vibrant life.

American drug companies spend 35% of their total budget on sales and marketing of the drugs. While they spend only 15% on research. Therefore advertising of prescription drugs for consumers should be banned. This one law will solve and help divert these funds for research and development of better remedies.

Promoting Miracle of Stem Cell

New research in the field of ‘Stem Cells’ may be fully encouraged and $ 1 billion per year may be granted for its research work. Proper safeguards are needed against immoral and unethical use of stem cells for human cloning. As far as human cloning is concerned it should be out-rightly banned.

But, this does not warrant a ban or discouraging research on stem cell, because this is going to be a very cost effective and beneficial technique for the treatment of human illnesses. In fact, stem cells have a power for transforming a weak heart, kidney, liver, brain etc. into entirely healthy and rejuvenated organs at a very low cost without going in for any surgery. A physician simply injects a stem cell preparation in the patient’s body, and these cells generate new organs or repair the damaged ones.

A needless debate is going on in America, whether the government should promote the stem cell research or not. I think it is inhuman and unethical to stop a miraculous technique from flowering and benefiting human beings. In this regard, many people have selfish and thoughtless motives, hence, a proper public awareness and information campaign is urgently needed to make people understand the vast benefits of stem cell therapy.

Some other factors that may help Americans to lead a healthy life are also given below to help Government to frame right policies :

Diet and Nutritional Deficiencies

Food can make or break our health. Increasingly, factors related to food, like its quality, nutritional constituents, even how it is grown and processed etc. are considered a primary agents for contributing to the initiation and promotion of cancer. According to the National Academy of Sciences 60% of cancers in women and 40% cases in men may be due to dietary and nutritional factors.

One of the major factors accounting for the steady rise in cancer incidences and mortality rates is a nutritional imbalance. The rise of degenerative disease has paralleled the adoption of an overly refined and adulterated, high-protein, high fat diet over the past 100 years. After World War II, the US population shifted away from regular consumption of whole grains and fresh vegetables, and instead increased its consumption of less wholesome, overly refined foods. This so-called affluent diet is high in fat, which can more readily concentrate such chemicals as pesticides preservatives, and industrial pollutants. The National Research Council’s extensive report in 1982 titled ‘Diet, Nutrition and Cancer’, provided strong evidence that much of the rise in cancer rates may be related to typical US dietary practices.

Excessive intake of Animal Protein

The high intake of animal protein is associated with an increased risk of breast, colon, pancreatic, kidney, and prostate and endometrial cancers. Excessive protein may produce large amounts of nitrogenous waste in the

intestine, some of which can be converted to highly carcinogenic nitrosamines and ammonium salts. Heavy-protein diets may also cause the building up of metabolic acids in the body and cause large amounts of calcium to be leached from the bones. This is an obvious problem for women hoping to prevent osteoporosis, but also a serious detriment in the case of bone cancer, when bone-calcium reserves tend to be mobilized and depleted.

A causal relationship between red meat consumption and cancer is supported by several large studies conducted in the US Specifically, women with the highest level of meat consumption had double the rate of breast cancer compared to those who consumed small amounts of meat. Men who ate red meat over a 5-year period were nearly three times more likely to contract advanced prostate cancer, than men consuming mainly vegetarian fare. High rates of colon cancer have recently been linked to a regular intake of beef, pork or lamb. In each of these studies, the meat-eating risks are associated with fat intake as well, since American meats are typically high in fat and fat-soluble toxins like pesticides and herbicides.

The link between cancer and meat eaters’ exposure to toxic chemicals goes even deeper. All fried and broiled foods contain mutagens, chemicals that can damage or mutate cellular reproductive material, but fried and broiled meats have far more mutagens than similarly prepared plant foods. Additionally, potentially cancer causing substances are produced when meat, poultry or fish are fried, broiled, grilled or barbecued for a long time at high temperatures.

Irradiated Foods

The intent of food irradiation is to kill insects, bacteria, molds, and fungi and thus to extend shelf life, but the results might be dangerous to consumers. The process of irradiation leads to the formation of toxic substances, such as benzene and formaldehyde, and other chemical by-products that have been associated with cancer risk. For example, food irradiation may increase the levels of aflatoxin, a deadly carcinogenic, it may allow the botulinum toxin (which causes botulism food poisoning) to remain undetected in irradiated foods, and over time, it may induce some microorganisms to mutate, giving rise to new dangerous species. When food additives and food contaminants are irradiated, they are transformed into "unique radiolytic products" of uncertain toxicity. The FDA estimates that 10% of the chemicals in irradiated foods are not found in normal (non-irradiated) foods and are unknown to science."

Food Additives

Of the 3,000 chemical additives introduced into the American food supply each year, only a small fraction have been tested for their effects on humans (most are tested on animals). Among the most common are aspartame, saccharin, and cyclamates, artificial sweeteners that have been linked to a greater incidence of cancer, butlyated hydroxytoluene, a food preservative that may contribute to liver cancer; and tannic acid present in wines and fruits and linked to liver cancer. Other food additives that may increase the risk of certain kinds of cancer include Blue Dye No.2, propyl gallate, and Red Dye No.3.

Mercury Toxicity

As even a smallest amount of no.11 micro-molecule of mercury can cause 92% reduction in brain tubulin activity, which may result in Alzheimer disease.

Mercury a toxic heavy metal that often comprises up to 55% of "silver" amalgam dental fillings, is a noted carcinogen. Microscopic mercury is released into the body of the person with an amalgamated filling every time the person chews. Like other heavy metals, mercury has been shown to cause damage to the lining of arteries and nerve bundles, thereby contributing to cancer. In addition, heavy metals act as free redicals, highly reactive, charged particles that can cause damage to body tissues if inhaled or absorbed. The international Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) cites evidence indicating that dental mercury amalgams are a major contributor to immune dysfunction and free-radical pathologies including cancer, kidney dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease. Therefore mercury amalgamated dental filling should be immediately banned.

Pesticide/Herbicide Residues

Clear evidence has linked long-term exposure to pesticides with cancer, leading a consortium of 75 Environmental Protection Agency experts to rank pesticide residues among the top three environmentally derived cancer risks. "Many cancer-causing pesticides and industrial chemicals found in the environment and in our foods tend to accumulate in fatty tissues, whether in fish, cattle, fowl, or people", notes Dr Epstein. "Although these chemicals for the most part have been banned or strictly regulated, they are very durable and remain in the environment for a long time. Crops grown in soil contaminated with these chemicals will pass on their residue to the animals that are fed with them, where they will accumulate in the fatty tissues. If persons choose foods with the high concentrations of these chemicals, then they too will build up higher and higher concentrations of the same chemicals in their own fatty tissue." This process is known as bio-accumulation and according to Dr. Epstein these fat-soluble carcinogens are found in highest concentrations in the body’s fattiest tissues, such as the brain, sexual organs, and breasts.

Unfortunately, the use of these poisons is not being curtailed, rather it has increased tenfold since the introduction of DDT in the 1940s. In the past 50 years, 15000 chemical compounds and more than 35000 different formulations have come into use as pesticides and herbicides worldwide. Many of those banned in the U.S. (including DDT) are sold to Third World countries, where they enter food products, such as coffee, fruits and vegetables that are then imported into the U.S. In addition to agricultural uses, household and garden pesticides and herbicides represent another major source of toxicity. Therefore most of these poisonous and harmful pesticides should be banned.

Industrial Toxins

A great number of highly toxic chemicals, materials, and heavy metals are released by industrial processes. These toxins later can find their way into human tissue, where they have negative health effect, including cancer.

By 1980 the Environmental Protection Agency had detected over 400 toxic chemicals in human tissue. Some industrial by – products minimize the activity of estrogen once inside the body, creating havoc in hormonal balance. Therefore, it is high time that a national task force should be set up under the chairmanship of Dr. Deepak Chopra to study and suggest ways to ban and replace them with organic substances and natural pesticides like Neem.

Total Investment : $ 2 Billion
Total saving in medical cost : $ 50 Billion

CHAPTER 18

CONTROLLING OBESITY – A PUBLIC

 

 HEALTH HAZARD

Over the last decade, obesity has grown as an epidemic and public health problem in the United States. After smoking, obesity and overweight comprise the second most preventable cause of deaths in the United States. Particularly youngsters and children have been gaining more and more weight. This increase in the national girth is giving way to such debilitating and chronic diseases as diabetes, joint and muscle ailments, and even cardiac disorders.

In 1980, 46 percent of US adults were overweight; by 2000, the figure was 64.5 percent. There is nearly one- percent annual increase in the ranks of the overweight people. Today Two-thirds of, American adults are overweight, and half of these are obese. If the growing obesity is not checked, in next four decades most of Americans would be overweight. It is estimated that obesity-related diseases cost Americans nearly 100 billion dollars annually.

The foremost step to help curb the rise in obesity in our country is to consider obesity as a public health issue and not merely a personal issue. The newly changed Food Guide Pyramid, specifically directed towards children issued by the United States Department of Agriculture has been a good move in response to this troubling trend of obesity.

American Government should initiate an awareness campaign highlighting following measures to restrict the expansion of obesity:

Change of food habits is most important. The food dieting cannot offer a long-term solution to obesity, but can create an unhealthy focus on dieting and body image, and can even lead to other disorders.

Several studies have established a strong correlation between television viewing time and obesity. Awareness campaign should be started for explaining the importance of restricting television watching in obesity prevention. Children and teens should be encouraged to develop their sports skills that make physical activity enjoyable and burn more calories.

It should be made mandatory for all food manufacturers to not only mention all the contents but to also publish statutory warning indicating risk of obesity and other potential health problems that may develop due to consumption of its content in all their commercials and food packaging. This will be similar to statutory warning on cigarette packets.

Yoga and meditation can play a big role in checking obesity. It is of utmost importance that meditation and yoga should be promoted at the national level with $1 billion annual budget. A government funded national TV channel, called "Happiness", should be immediately started by an autonomous body.

Heavy consumption of meat is one of the root causes of obesity. The federal government should initiate a national campaign towards promotion of vegetarian food. The excessive meat in the American diet should be substituted by larger share of vegetables, fruits and legumes.

According to Time Magazine survey only 7% of American population is eating the daily portion of fruits and vegetables as recommended in federal food guide and it cost only 64 cents per day for this recommended daily diet.

Vegetarianism should be promoted through prominent NGO’s, and the national TV channel "Happiness" may also be used for the purpose.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion
Total Saving : $ 35 Billion

CHAPTER 19

HOW TO CONTAIN ‘AIDS’ IN AMERICA

Today, while whole world is in clutches of the most dreaded disease AIDS, America too is no exception to it. Despite the heavy expenditures by the American Government being incurred every year to fight out the dread of this devil to the humanity, this menace is taking the shape of an epidemic at a galloping speed.

If the trend continues with the same pace, America’s future generation is surely bound to face the dire consequences of this awful epidemic. To drastically reduce the casualties due to HIV infection and to help America combat this menace, following measures can be instrumental :

1. AIDS prevention measures should be included in compulsory subjects in the high school curriculum. In addition topics such as HIV, STDs unintended pregnancies, tobacco, nutrition and physical activities may also be taught to all the students at high school levels.

2. Government should provide grants of $ 100 million to NGO’s to make short informative and interesting films on AIDS prevention.

3. There should be a national toll free hot line manned by volunteers to answer any queries regarding AIDS & suggest what a person can do to prevent AIDS.

4. Concerted efforts may be made through community based programs to convey the message of abstinence from drugs and sex to the teens and youth. As many students are reported to have consumed alcohol or drugs while getting indulged in the sexual activities. Not only that two percent high school students have been found to have injected illegal drugs exposing them to the risks of transmission of HIV infection.

5. Every year billions of dollars are being spent by the Federal Government and other organizations on research for AIDS prevention. Though America is giving $15 Billion to Africa to fight AIDS yet no cure has been found. I suggest, at least 10% of the Government funding should go towards research for medicines and cure for AIDS in alternate system of medicines like homeopathy, Ayurveda etc.

I am confident that this one action will produce more results than 90% spent on allopathic system. At least $1 billion per year should be given to the recognized and well-reputed global research institutes engaged in research of Alternative system of medicine for developing holistic treatments and alternate remedies.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion
Total Saving : $ 10 Billion

CHAPTER 20

POLLUTION CONTROL IN AMERICA

Like all other developed nations, America too is plagued by pollution. Pollution in America has increased at least ten folds in the last 50 years and consequently our water, air and ground has got contaminated with many carcinogenic chemicals. The aim of creating a healthy America can only be realized if we are able to contain the source and the root causes of pollution by adopting following action plan: -

1. NGOs, universities and schools may be involved for monitoring the environment. Each city may be divided into zones and within each zone schools and colleges may be assigned responsibility for working towards environmental conservation of their respective localities.

2. The government may also provide assistance for establishing Eco clubs in schools and colleges for promoting participation of students in restricting pollution.

3. The over populated cities are facing a constant degradation in the air quality. Hence, monitoring system for real time air quality mapping and climate modeling should be developed.

4. Use of certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides should be immediately banned and further consumption of other such pesticides should be discouraged by imposing a 200% production tax and additional levies. The import of such hazardous chemicals should not be allowed.

5. Special research should be undertaken to find natural pesticides like NEEM. Instead of chemical fertilizers, the use of natural fertilizers and vermiculture should be encouraged as these conventional methods are 100% safe and have no side effects.

6. Use of chlorine gas and fluorides in drinking water system should be immediately banned because fluoride has been known in scientific community to cause Alzheimer disease.

7. In order to ensure healthy and clean air, investment in transportation alternatives is necessary at both the state and federal levels. The government can allocate a larger share of transportation resources to check the growth in the number of private vehicles on the road and encourage alternative transportation modes such as public or shared transit.

8. Despite the substantial improvement in air quality in the U.S with effect of The Clean Air Act, the air in many metropolitan areas remains unhygienic for human consumption. Nearly 49 percent of Americans live in places with unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone as per the American Lung Association.

9. In order to reduce automobile pollution, Government may encourage use of clean fuels like CNG, LPG and Hydrogen.

10. Use of lead in gasoline should also be immediately banned. Similarly, many other carcinogenic chemicals that are being added by the petrol companies for enhancing the power of fuel should also be proscribed.

11. A national taskforce should be established to develop the use of hydrogen gas as an alternative fuel for cars. If adequate importance is given, within 5 years a majority of cars in America can be run on hydrogen gas, which is 100% pollution free. Taskforce should also suggest other alternative fuels.

12. Use of aluminum foils for food products should be immediately banned as its residue when comes in contact with the packed food may cause many diseases in human body like Alzheimer.

13. The Basil leaves have magical positive effect on environment. The cultivation of Basil leaves (Tulsi) in home gardens should be actively encouraged through out America. It is not only healthy for human body, but it also purifies the surroundings and atmosphere.

14. Aromatic (fragrant) flowers and bushes should be grown on public and private land because fragrance of the flowers has a regenerating effect on human body and mind, which has been clearly established by Aroma Therapy. This will also help in reducing pollution.

15. A federal law should be enacted to ban non-bio-degradable soaps and detergents in America. Therefore to drastically help reduce contamination of ground water and soil pollution, only biodegradable soaps and detergents should be used.

PLANTS WHICH CAN BE GROWN IN HOT CLIMATE IN AMERICA

S. No.                 PLANTS                                         COLOR

1.                 Plumera Alba                                         White Flower

2.                 Michelia Champaca                              Yellow & White

3.                 Murraya Exotica                                     White Flower

4.                 Quisqualis Indica                                    Pink Flower

5.                 Polianthes tuberosa                               Bright Red

6.                 Cestrum Diurnum                                   Light Red

7.                 Rosa Indica                                             Pink Flower

8.                 Passiflora                                                Purple

9.                 Lime Elaechi                                           Yellow

10.              Jasminum Aiba                                       White

11.              Jasminum Humalis                                 Yellow

12.              Jasminum Oleracea                               Yellow

13.              Magnolia Aiba                                         White

14.              Magnolia Grandiflora                              Cream Yellow

15.              Bauhinia Purpuria                                   White

16.              Trachelo Spermum                                 White

17.              Gardenia Alba                                         White

18.              Citrus Mitis                                               White

PLANTS WHICH CAN BE GROWN IN COLD CLIMATE IN AMERICA

S. No                 FLOWERS                                     COLOR

1.                     Ranunculus                                         Yellow

2.                     Anemone                                            Orange and White

3.                     Aqurigia                                              Pink and Yellow

4.                     Paeonia                                              Pink

5.                     Ritia Tinctoria                                     White

6.                     Magnolia Alba                                    White

7.                     Michelia Champaca                          Yellow

8.                     Gloriosa Superba                              Orange

9.                     Jasminum Alba                                  White

10.                   Plumeria Alba                                    White

 

16. FRUIT TREES WHICH CAN BE GROWN ON ROAD SIDE

S. No                 PARTICULARS                        Botanical Name

1.                         Apple                                         Spondias cytherea

2.                         Orange                                      Citrus Sinensis

3.                         Mango                                       Mangifera indica

4.                         Jamun                                       Schzymium Jambolica

5.                         Guava                                        Psidium guajava

6.                         Bel                                             Aegle marrnelos

7.                         Lychee                                      Litchi chinensis

8.                         Papaya                                     Carica Papaya

9.                         Neem                                        Azadirachta indica

Cultivation of these fruit trees is not only beneficial from economic point of view but would be instrumental in inducing ecological conservation in America. It will also help tremendously in enhancing scenic beauty.

17. Use of black or dark brown color in exterior of office and house building should be discouraged because it causes negativity and melancholy among the population.

18. There are hundreds of new techniques, which people have invented as alternate sources of energy but because of the government’s red-tapism and apathy these technologies have not been able to reach the mainstream. Therefore, the government should give a special incentive for research and development of these new technologies.

19. Use of plastic bags should be banned and alternatively sugarcane wastage, jute and other material can be used to make such bags. An Australian company has recently invented this technique, which is Eco-friendly.

Use of reconstituted plastic should also be immediately banned as the molecule structure of plastic undergoes a drastic change during the process of reconstruction and it becomes even more toxic and harmful.

20. A team of Green volunteers (students, teachers and other citizens) should be constituted to help motivate general public and industry regarding harmful effects of pollution.

More awareness campaigns may be instigated with special themes like prohibiting the use of plastics, importance of plantation etc.

Schools should be assisted in establishing cyber labs for children. Eco Parks should also be developed for training and educating students about the environment.

21. The Federal Government may establish a planning, management and research Institute in every state to develop concrete plans for sustainable development.

22. 2000 Scholarships in discipline of environment protection and pollution control may be instituted to encourage more scholars to take up quality research in this field so that the research knowledge may benefit the society at large.

23. Full spectrum lights should replace florescent tube lights that are now used in offices. They are very soothing for eyes and constructive human behavior. Government should encourage the use of full spectrum lights with tax incentives.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 21

HOW TO REDUCE ROAD ACCIDENTS IN AMERICA

The American Government should target road safety in order to avoid soaring casualties by considering following measures:

1. The Government should fund the development of a new system for reducing the number and severity of accidents on motorways and those resulting from drivers not maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.

2. The federal Government may also initiate the development of an integrated method of examining, assessing and managing the safety of routes using a combination of accident analysis, visual inspection, hazard identification and risk management. American Government should encourage the use of new technologies such as laser, ultrasonic, infrared and radar surveys for the same.

3. The Government should also set up an ‘Accident Prevention Cell’ to ensure regular inspections, to identify the roads, where maintenance is needed or which are more accident-prone.

4. The American Government needs to make its traffic rules more stringent and effective, so that accidents due to carelessness of drivers may be minimized.

5. In the United States, every thirty-minutes an alcohol related automobile crash kills someone, and injures someone every two minutes. In 2001, 17,448 people died in alcohol-related automobile accidents. That constitutes 41% of the year’s traffic related deaths.

6. According to a survey, 57% of drivers are eating while on the road, 32% are reading or writing, and 17% are combing their hair or putting on makeup. People are putting a greater priority on maximizing the use of their time instead safe driving. The survey revealed that 75% of all drivers engage in activities that take their concentration away from the road, often resulting in accidents.

7. Use of cell phones while driving should be immediately banned and heavy penalties should be imposed, as it is potentially the most deadly driving danger.

8. More caution sign boards and speed limits may be put up at all roads, which are more accident prone on account of adverse environmentally like rock sliding conditions, ice, snow, fog and rain.

9. Research shows that up to 20% of accidents on monotonous roads, such as motorways, are fatigue related. Driver fatigue is a serious problem resulting in thousands of road accidents every year even in America. Additional rest area and motel facilities may be provided all along the high ways in America. Government should play an active role and should allocate high way land and federal land for this purpose.

10. Human life is more precious than saving a few hours by hasty driving. Therefore uniform maximum speed limit of 60 miles per hour should be enforced throughout America. If need be, federal law should be passed.

11. All driving instructions should be taught to the students at high school level at least for one year in Class IX. Proper first aid techniques should also be taught in the same class where students will learn what they themselves can do in case of an accident.

12. Many places on the high-way lack proper and clear road signs or sometimes the exit signs are placed very near to the exit due to which people do not get enough time to change their lane to the right side for exit. Therefore, at least two miles before the exit, proper signs should be placed.

13. Additional short films on road safety may be shown on national channels on regular basis and $ 50 million should be allotted for making such films.

14. Brake lights on the rear windows of the cars and buses should be made mandatory.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 22

WATER MANAGEMENT

The entire world has a threat of facing a water crisis and America too is no exception to it. Owing to the rapid industrialization and urbanization, soon there may be a huge water shortage in many parts of America. To help resolve this problem, a ‘National Water Board’ may be set up with $1 billion annual funding. The proposed National Water Board may undertake the following activities:

1. A ‘National Water Resource Mapping Project’ may immediately be set up using ultra modern sensory devices and GPS (Global Positioning Satellite).

2. A national water requirement database may be developed, by forecasting the future requirement of water in next 50 years for each American State. A national survey may be conducted, to study as to how the water supply and demand can be matched in shortest possible time span with minimum investment.

3. Water collection is the first step towards water conservation. Hence, it is also imperative to give special emphasis on making new reservoirs.

4. Nature has not distributed water evenly on earth. So the deficiency can be met with the distribution of surplus water. To achieve this goal, water from water surplus areas, like- Lake Erie near Chicago may be pumped into the nearby cities by developing proper water supply pipelines and canals.

5. Wherever possible, some reservoirs and rivers may be linked through canals, so that the excess water from one river can be canalized to other rivers,

6. Hoover Dam and the city water system of New York and Los Angles are few thoughtful endeavors, that our forefathers had conceived to counter the water problems. But, due to lack of vision of their next generations, no major water project has been taken up in America during the last 25 years. Now it is high time that we should open our eyes on looming water crisis that seems almost inevitable in the near future and act to counter the future problems.

7. Research and development in water conservation, water harvesting and water management techniques should be emphasized.

8. A special university may exclusively be set for conducting research on water management. At least 100 scholarships may be provided to the researchers for devising strategies to meet growing water needs for next 50 years.

9. It should always be kept in mind that unrestricted use of modern chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides are poisoning our water system and ground water. It would be of no use if it is not potable and is unfit for human use being highly polluted. Therefore, proper research may be conducted to find out the ways and means to resolve this serious problem.

10. It is suggested that Government must put a ban on the usage of commonly used hazardous pesticides. It is advisable to resort to the old and conventional methods of nature based biodegradable pesticides like Neem, compost manure, cow dung and vermiculture etc.

11. New research is needed in further developing and improvising the techniques of water conservation like drip irrigation and green house cultivation, wherein consumption of water on agriculture may be reduced by more than 50%.

12. The modern urban lifestyle has also deteriorated the water problem. There is a need to economize the extravagant flush and shower system.

13. There is a dire need to create awareness among the younger generation about the utility and significance of water. The importance of water for humanity may be emphasized by including this as a subject at various levels of formal education in the school and college curriculum for the students.

14. Excess water flowing in from Canada may be used more judiciously and economically.

15. Engineers from the army core of engineers may be asked to make feasibility reports on some 500 new hydrothermal projects. After affirming the viability, these projects may be handed over to private sector for implementation.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 23

INTRODUCING REFORMS IN LAND ZONING LAWS

There is a need to overhaul and streamline all land zoning laws in America. At present there are too many restrictions. In fact the real purpose of the law should be to help society progress and make sustainable development.

A new commission at national level may be set up to simplify and constitute uniform zoning laws. I feel, currently the environment is being emphasized more as compared to the development, while fact remains that there should be a balance. If a user friendly system is devised, the prices of land in certain high demand areas will come down substantially thereby enabling average Americans to afford own house at relatively lower prices.

A uniform national approach is needed to streamline the regulations related with land and building.

Total Investment : $ 100 Million

CHAPTER 24

MAGIC FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY

During the period from 1940 to 1970 interest rates remained very low and stable in America. It helped to make this great nation as the most powerful and the richest country in the world. Since the regime of President Carter, interest rates kept fluctuating, sometimes either shot up very high or at times extremely low. Currently, there is an urgent need to maintain the interest rate at 2% for the federal funds for a period of 20 years. For a stable and vibrant economy, fixed low interest rate on federal fund for 20 years span is very vital.

Once this plan is implemented, borrowing cost of US treasury will come down drastically. It will help reduce federal budget deficits.

This will be a win-win situation for all. Only a small section of people that invest in bank CDs or money market will suffer a bit. But, this loss will be counter balanced by high returns on their investment in the share market, as fixed low interest rates will boost up the market.

Mr. Warren Buffett may be made chairman of this presidential commission to suggest ways and means to implement this scheme of national importance.

It may be done in consultation and cooperation with E.U. and Japan. Once all these three major economies of the world set the rate of interest for Federal Government, borrowing and lending will be easier and the world economy across the globe will be benefited tremendously.

Subsequently, home mortgage loan rate will also come down to a level of 4%. The biggest beneficiary of this action will be the US Federal Government, as it is the biggest borrowers in the world today.

Total Cost : Nil
Total Saving : $ 50 billion

CHAPTER 25

MAGIC FORMULA FOR SAVING $ 200 BILLION EVERY YEAR

It is shocking to know that liability and class action suites in America are costing over $ 235 billion to American Corporation and Government every year, which are owned by large number of common citizen.

It is a great trauma on national economy and is a total wastage of national resources.

Therefore, a law may be framed and passed immediately to put a maximum cap of $ 1 million for any kind of liability and class action suites in America. This one law alone will bring in a great boom to the share market and American economy.

The only looser will be the rich attorneys and a few greedy people.

But, 99.5% Americans will be greatly benefited by the lower cost of health insurance, automobile insurance, etc.

Total Cost : Nil
Total Saving : $ 200 Billion

CHAPTER 26

HOW TO REDUCE BUDGET DEFICIT

This year, America has seen its all time highest budget deficit of more than $400 billions. This deficit cannot be sustained further. There is an immediate need to balance the federal budget if America wants to continue as the economic powerhouse of the world.

I suggest following actions for recovering this deficit:-

1. A law may be passed to stabilize the budget within 4 years and subsequently it should be made obligatory for the Federal Government to balance the budget.

2. Federal Fund Rate should be fixed at 2% for next 20 years.

3. Implement the job-training program for 10 million Americans every year, as it will help in increasing GNP in a big way.

4. If the Holistic Alternate Health Plan is implemented, it will greatly help in reducing health care expenses and medical expenses.

5. Training program for farmers will help reduce farm subsidy and at the same time it will also increase the farmers’ income.

6. If America can eliminate its dependence on foreign oil it can save huge money being spent for oil and the national economy at large would be benefited.

7. Huge outlays on wars and other military ventures can be reduced substantially by implementing the program of winning the hearts of terrorists.

8. Establishment of Free Virtual University and Free Computer Education portal will help Americans in taking up skilled jobs, thereby, it will help increase their earning capacity.

9. Tourism promotion will create lot of additional revenues and employment opportunities.

10. The plan of e-governance alone can help in reducing paper work, bureaucratic delays and thus federal expenses.

I am fully confident that America can resolve the problem of budget deficit once and for all by following the suggested action plan.

Total Saving : $ 400 Billion

CHAPTER 27

REFORMS IN TAXATION POLICY

1. All provisions of federal income tax may be replaced by a flat 13% income tax levied on all incomes without any exception. This will help fuel tremendous economic growth in America, and balance shortfall in tax collection, if any. Lot of national debate has already taken place in this regard. The time has come for a radical change and it must be implemented without any further delay.

2. All rebates and exemptions in taxes may be abolished with immediate effect. Only non-profit organizations may get exemptions, if any.

3. If all the small taxes are eliminated, the net revenue loss would be to the tune of $ 10 billion, but this one action alone will create an additional growth of $ 100 billion in GNP. It will also save a lot of productive time, which is otherwise wasted in unnecessary bureaucratic paper work.

Investment : Nil
Additional GNP : $ 100 Billion

CHAPTER 28

HOW TO REDUCE TRADE DEFICIT

It is frightening to know that our country has a trade deficit of over $ 500 billion a year which is increasing more and more everyday. How can any economist find a sensible policy to repay it? Therefore, a national taskforce comprising business leaders and intellectuals should be constituted, which should suggest ways and means to seek a balance in the international trade of America and get its recommendations implemented within one year.

If immediate attention is not paid, the condition of American dollar might become the same as that of Real (Brazilian Currency) whereby the value of American dollar may get reduced by more than 99%. This will have a far reaching negative social and economic impact on American society and the world at large. We cannot afford to sit idle where future of our coming generations is at stake.

Suggestions

The biggest trade deficits have been generated with China, Japan and Taiwan under the influence of WTO Agreement. Nothing much can be done to improve this situation in present circumstances. Actually, if the present trend continues, the deficit will reach more than a trillion dollars per year within the next seven years, which will be totally unsustainable.

Therefore, in the interest of the American economy and world economy at large, America should give informal notices and warn these countries to the effect that either they balance the trade with America within three years or America will be forced to withdraw from WTO and levy 100% duties on all imports from these countries.

This will certainly bring these countries to their senses and their leaders will have to choose anarchy in international trade or conclude a sensible and logical agreement that whatever amount of goods they export to America, they must also import goods of similar value from America which goes in line with the business logic and ethics as well.

American Government should assume a strong and clear stand on resolving the problem of trade deficit to save American dollar from devastating devaluation.

Total Cost : Nil
Profit : Maintaining the value of American Dollar

CHAPTER 29

OVERHAULING AND IMPROVING RAILWAY SYSTEM IN AMERICA

The railways in America covers real estate worth more than one trillion dollars. But these national assets are not being optimally utilized. The simple reason is the apathy and negligence at Government level and public at large, who seems to be ignorant with the importance of railways in America.

A national commission may be set up under the aegis of the most competent and top notch industrialist in America, who can undertake research, suggest and help implement the suggestions with regard to better utilization of railways. A few measures may be taken to improvise the functioning of the railways:

1. A target should be set up to increase the average speed of freight and passenger train by at least 50%.

2. How freight and passenger traffic can be increased by 100% within five years. This will greatly help in reducing burden and pollution on our highways.

3. How latest technologies can be harnessed and integrated in railways to make it more efficient, like use of global positioning satellite (GPS) for remote monitoring.

4. The commission may be provided with a budget of $1 billion for research and implementation of its recommendations.

5. A national research institute may be set up, exclusively for railways.

Total Investment : $ 1 Billion

CHAPTER 30

ALTERNATE PLAN FOR $ 60 BILLION TAX CUT

It is very important that tax cut recently enacted should be repealed and that fund should go to the projects of national importance. Even Japan did a similar blunder when they instantly granted US $ 1000 vouchers to each family in Japan to revive the economy but look what happened. The economy and the share market went deeper into recession and since then have not recovered. Until and unless we do not analyze the root causes of this down turn (recession) we will not be able to cure it. I submit the crux of our extensive research on this issue and propose relevant remedies for overcoming the catch-22.

A sensible and intelligent way to boost the economy

S. No. Particulars Amount
1. Creating interactive CD ROMs and video vocational training courses on one thousand subjects, Target: Creation of 5 million new jobs. $ 10 Billion
2. Implementation of e-governance project. $ 10 Billion
3. Free college education to five million students through a virtual university, offering five hundred courses. $ 5 Billion
4. Tourism promotion Target: Providing two million new jobs. $ 3 Billion
5. New research in pollution control methods and devices $ 5 Billion
6. Total overhauling and stream lining of judicial system, Target: Reducing time for deciding cases by half. $ 2 Billion
7.

Research, promotion and implementation of alternate holistic health plan. 

Target : Prevention of illnesses.

$ 10 Billion
8. Repair of crumbling bridges and highways. $ 5 Billion
9. Research in alternate renewable sources of energy Target : Benefiting the average American with research. $ 5 Billion
10. Making new energy efficient devices and research for
conserving electricity
$ 3 Billion
11. Reserve fund $ 2 Billion

Total         

$ 60 Billion

Problem : New technology is not adequately filtering down at the average worker level. So growth in his productivity is unaffected in comparison to the potential and expectations generated by 24-hour media channels. Now the question is that how to boost up the economy and market share?

Solution : 10 Billion dollars should immediately be allocated this year to implement an E-Government at the federal level. This one announcement will give a strong motivation to the economy and the NASDAQ.

Implementation of this program will also stimulate the bureaucratic set up to start working at the speed of light. The 20 percent of GNP that is consumed by the federal budget and bureaucracy would be economized. Thus the whole economy will be uplifted and the benefit will start filtering down.

Problem : High prices and shortage of energy may accelerate the speed of this recession.

Solution : Create a White House task force on energy with following agenda:

Ask the army core of engineers to make project reports for building one hundred new hydrothermal projects in the country and upgrade the power generating capabilities of the existing hydrothermal power plants. A target should be set for new hydrothermal power generation of 100 thousand-mega watts capacity, which gets online within seven years. Unnecessary investment protection laws should not come in way of this gigantic project.

A special inter-Governmental agency should be set up to clear these projects on fast track, because water and

energy shortages are going to be big problems soon and these projects will help alleviate the water and energy shortages in the country. Enhancement of power generation capacity from the existing power plants should be given the top priority considering the fact that this will be the most cost effective, environment friendly and speedy way to reduce the power shortages. Five billion dollars should be spent on research projects to work out one thousand different alternate renewable energy sources and private sector should be associated for its speedy realization.

It is totally unacceptable that with the finest pool of technical and scientific knowledge available in this country, we are not able to make any significant progress in this field. I sense a conspiracy between big oil companies and OPEC in this matter of great national importance.

Problem : Frauds are eating up $11 billion of our taxpayers’ money.

Solution : Set up a White House task force along with a White House official. It should be entrusted with the job of analyzing the root of the causes and eliminate waste and frauds within a period of one year. They must be able to cut down the frauds to less than 1 billion within one year. A budget of 200 million dollars should be allocated for this special task.

Problem: Failing schools and the sky-high cost of college education.

Solution : A program of providing free college education to all students free of charge with the help of a "Virtual University" which provides at least two hundred subjects with an investment of five billion dollars per year.

Problem : High unemployment rate of 5.6%.

Solution : Start proposed Job training programs for 25 million people every year. We should set up a presidential task force for employment generation. One of the most promising areas for employment generation can be tourism. A national tourist board can be set up to streamline tourism promotion in an organized manner simultaneously generating employment opportunities.

America can easily earn additional twenty billion dollars per year from tourism. A secretary of tourism should be appointed and should be given a budget of three billion dollars per year for tourism development in America. In this promotional drive, we can easily create two million new jobs in the economy. China has set up a target of creating 14 million new jobs by the year 2006 in tourism.

Suggested Action Plan :

1. Launch a global Television channel promoting tourism in America, which can be named "Liberty" or "America the Golden Land" etc.

2. There is an acute shortage of hotel accommodation at large tourist destinations like New York and Los Angeles. Federal and State land should be allocated at a subsidized price for construction of 10000 new hotels.

3. Enough tourism literature should be printed in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese languages.

4. A special tourist police force should be set up at all major tourist destinations to help, safeguard and protect tourists.

5. We can learn a lot from great tourist destinations like London, Paris, Rome and Bangkok and investigate how they are attracting such large number of tourists. We should adopt the relevant techniques according to our needs.

Problem : There is a major shortage of skilled labor forces in America.

Solution : In this ever-changing economy we have to train our work force to the highest level. One of the easiest ways to realize this goal is to make interactive CD-ROMs and vocational training videos on one thousand different subjects. These videos can be regularly shown on 10 new Television channels by the name of "Hot Jobs". People like popular film director Steven Spielberg may be entrusted the responsibility for making these training modules more interesting for better implementation of this project.

Problem : The deteriorating economic condition of farmers in America.

Solution : It is a pity that in this great land of ours which feeds millions of people throughout the world with its vast agriculture production, the farmer is suffering the most. The following action plan can help increase the earnings of American farmers and at the same time best quality fruits and vegetables would be available to the average American families at affordable prices.

We should find the best quality fruits and vegetables from around the world, which are presently not grown in America, and we should import seeds and the technology to grow them. At least 400 new varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs should be introduced to the American farmers and the American public.

Initially free seeds and technical know-how should be provided throughout America. At least 10 percent of all agricultural land should be diverted for the production of these fruits, vegetables and herbs. With this one action our average farmers’ income will increase tremendously and at the same time consumers will be able to buy these fruits and vegetables at a much lower price. For instance, tomatoes are sold at an average price of one dollar a pound whereas grain is sold at an incredible low price of 7 cents a pound.

A special television channel should also be launched to popularize the new varieties of fruits and vegetables, indirectly promoting vegetarianism.

I am confident that if the above action plan is adopted and 60 billion US dollars are invested in these programs instead of a simple "Tax Refund", our economy will grow at a faster rate and the country as a whole will be benefited.

CHAPTER 31

EIGHT COMMISSIONS TO BE SET UP BY THE PRESIDENT

In order to bring a sea change in the socio-economic structure of the country and to address the ever-growing needs of infrastructure in the areas of health, agriculture, education, energy, and technology, I suggest setting up of following presidential commissions:

1. Presidential commission should be set up for inventing, promoting and implementing new alternate energy sources for America, so that dependence on foreign oil may be reduced. I suggest the name of Mr. Ross Perrot for the chairmanship of the proposed commission.

2. A commission should be established for finding the ways to contain and reduce the terrorism. It should also develop strategies to transform the hatred of terrorists for America into love and to win their hearts and minds. Mr. George F. Will may be suitable person for the chairmanship of this commission.

3. The present education system needs an overhauling. Mr. William Bennett may be appointed as chairman for this commission for reforming education
system.

4. A commission may be established for the research and development of new technologies. It would envisage the ways and means to extend the benefits of technology to the common people. The commission should also explore the benefits from latest technologies like neno technology, stem cell, biotechnology and should devise plans for speedy implementation to ensure gains for the society at large. Mr. Al Gore may be a suitable chairman for the commission.

5. Presidential commission should be set up to research and suggest ways to streamline the bolted bureaucracy and to reduce paper work and delays by 90% in this modern age of computers.

6. A commission should also be constituted for probing the issues related to agriculture and to suggest ways to realize the plans of doubling farmers’ income in 5 years.

7. Research and implementation of the plan for imparting training on job skills to 10 million people every year is an ambitious project. A presidential commission should be set up for the execution of this gigantic mission.

8. The present allopathic medical system imposes a huge financial burden on American society to the astronomical figure of $1.2 trillion per year and is still increasing. We need to have a paradigm shift in our approach and if even 1% of this amount is disbursed on alternative therapies, the results would be better than what we are getting from the present allopatic system. I am fully confident that this new approach will lead the society towards better health. Hence, a commission may be set up under the chairmanship of Dr. Deepak Chopra to research and suggest ways for promotion of the alternative holistic health therapies and help American society at large to be healthier.

CONCLUSION

Almost every nation arrives at a point of crossroad in the course of its history. America too is no exception to it. If the proper path in the right direction is chosen, country begins to grow in leaps and bounds and its citizens live in peace and prosperity.

The author firmly believes that post 9/11 a crucial time has come for America to decide the right course and herald itself to new zeniths of progress, prosperity and glory. I also believe that in every adversity the seed of success is also hidden, it only needs to be discovered and natured.

In this book the author has made a humble endeavor to develop a very practical blue print that will lead America to the path of peace, happiness and success in this 21st century.

The Author trusts that his suggestions will stir a healthy dialogue among intellectuals, bureaucrats, and businessmen to come together in the positive spirit of patriotism and devise a new course to further elevate the position of this great country on the international map.

He believes that the noble vision of Golden America can be achieved by outlining how America can become truly "Golden", initiating constructive nationwide discussion leading to necessary legislative changes.

The author offers his wholehearted cooperation in the implementation of all the proposed initiatives for the realization of the dream of making America truly golden.

He stresses that in this strange time of war we do not have the luxury of time and unnecessary debates. Now we must act swiftly and decisively to make America truly Golden America.

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