The+Leedership+Party

**President**: Alex Lee

 * ==Vice President: Deana Richardson==


 * ==Foreign Affairs Coordinator: Carrie Seale==




 * ==Secretary of Defense: Chris Albright==

Party Platform: The Issues
Medicare-** Changing health insurance from employer-based to consumer-based for easier transition from job to job.
 * Taxes**- **Senator Lee believes in lowering taxes for ALL. Those under the poverty level should not be taxed at all. Decreasing the number of poverty-stricken persons increases the overall morale and success of our country.**
 * Education**- **The ALOTTO Bill will mandate the lottery in all states. Three-fourths of the proceeds with fund educational purposes such as decreasing class sizes by hiring new teachers, provided technological advances, and increase pay for teachers.**
 * Environment**- **Alternate avenues of energy is the key to lowering pollution and becoming energy independent. Becoming energy independent will allow for lower gas prices throughout the country.**
 * Foreign Affairs**- **Lee believes in finishing the job in Iraq in order to sustain soldier morale. Also, submitting to the Iraqi's will not allow for energy independence.**
 * Gun Control**- **Taking away guns is an infringement upon the 2nd Amendment. Although, safety is a main concern; therefore, background checks should be performed on individuals that are deemed necessary.**
 * Immigration**- **Lee believes that borders should be controlled by the IIPD, The Illegal Immigrant Police Department. Increased communication with foreign countries is also important in reducing the number of immigrants illegally entering the United States.**
 * Abortion**- **Individuals under the age of twenty-four should be given the choice of an abortion if they choose to do so.**
 * Affirmative Action**- **Believes that education and ability should be the main factors when hiring employees. Hiring individuals should never be based on race, gender, or nationality.**
 * Social Security**- **Lee proposes to lower prescription drug costs. He also does not want to raise the retirment age for hard-working senior citizens.**