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1) I would raise taxes, specifically on the rich. People who earn 100,000 dollars a year or more or families that earn 200,000 dollars a year or more can afford to give some money back to the country and community that has allowed them to prosper. In addition, taxes on dangerous substances and materials such as alcohol, cigarettes, guns, and bullets could also be increased. None of these is necessary and so can taxed more heavily without a huge detrimental effect.

3) I chose to let many of the Bush tax cuts on wealthy Americans expire, meaning that high-income households will have to contribute more towards the services they enjoy such as roads, schools, and 911 response. I did not cut spending in regard to health care. I chose not to tighten disability or raise the eligibility age for medicare. I see health care for all Americans, regardless or income, as a priority so chose to protect those programs as I attacked the deficit. I also chose to reduce the number of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and cut some weapons programs. I believe that troops should be reduced in these countries regardless of the economic benefits as we should encourage responsible self-government rathe r than military control overseas. I also chose not to cut too many jobs from the federal workforce as I believe it is important to keep Americans employed so that they maintain spending power and are able to support their families.