Dear Editor,
While it is prudent for individual states to refrain from interfering in the domestic political affairs of other nations, the state of the world today is one in which countries such as America have come to play a meaningful role in the development of other nations, and indeed, are influencing the outcomes of states at war. As a result, the world’s citizens have an undeniable vested interest in the political outcomes as America chooses a leader in 2016 who will continue to influence the direction and development of other countries over the following four to eight years.
Having myself become Americanized through adoption and subscription to America’s principles of democracy, freedom of speech (underpins economic progress re access to information by consumers) and the rule of law, I myself cannot escape my newfound responsibility in securing the best leader for America.
America’s leaders are best evaluated on their appreciation of the factors which drive their own domestic economic activity; their recognition of the need to secure talented, experienced individuals to the various economic boards; their grasp of the host of domestic political issues such as gun control, and their stance on foreign policy. Most importantly however is their leadership and ability to arrive at and pilot decisions which direct political consensus, versus being guided by it. This latter characteristic is vital if poor and costly decision-making is to be avoided in crisis situations both at home and abroad.
In particular, one issue which must be guarded against is succumbing to pressure groups touting gender issues. The folly behind this is obvious and one which America, and the world, can ill-afford in these delicate times.
Finally, America has managed to engender much hate in some corners of the world through its active participation in and provision of weapons to war-torn states. While it remains committed to its own principles of government and democracy, America needs to reflect on the vastly different cultures of other states, and as best as possible confine its involvement to securing social and economic progress for the citizens in these troubled states through negotiations at the governmental level and with interest groups within these states, in addition to its role through such international organizations as the United Nations.
Among the measures America can adopt to stem the hate it has fostered in some states is by providing much-needed advice and financial support on welfare issues such as housing, health,
education, etc, to the extent that it can be convinced that such resources will not be lost to corruption.
Yours faithfully,
Craig Sylvester
