Members: Sean Phillips Kacie Cromer Greg Jewell Matthew McCarter Emily Mahurin Marie Powers

1. The American Excellence Party Members: Sean Phillips Kacie Cromer Greg Jewell Matthew McCarter Emily Mahurin Marie Powers

2. Abortion • We are Pro-life • We believe that all life is sacred, no matter how basic that form is

3. Gay Rights • Regardless of one’s views on the morality of gay marriage, it is not a government issue; therefore, we advocate gay rights.

4. Death Penalty • We believe that the death penalty should be abolished. Right?

5. Environment • Efforts to stop pollution • Encourage recycling • Encourage research on more effective and efficient fueling methods, especially in heavily polluted areas • Whether or not global warming is an issue, the health of people and animals in heavily polluted areas must be considered.

6. Energy • It is a fact: one day, our fossil fuels will run out. Therefore, we believe in finding alternative energy sources. • While we currently need to continue to drill for oil and use other fossil fuels, it is necessary to look for other sources of energy.

7. Taxes • We believe that there should be a flat tax of 20% for everyone, regardless of their income • This will help alleviate some of the problems that have been created by tax increases and cuts

8. Economic Policy • We believe that there should be limited government involvement, and this includes no more bailouts. bailouts

9. HealthCare • We believe that there should be universal healthcare for immediately life threatening, generally life threatening, and potentially, severely, and permanently detrimental situations (with priority in that order). • There should be private practices for all other matters • In addition students will be encouraged to pursue medical careers. To aid in this encouragement specific scholarships will be created to aid the students who plan to attend pre-medical and medical schools

10. Medicare • For those without insurance, the government will only provide aid in life-threatening or potentially permanently disabling situations. Government will regulate insurance companies to ensure that their rates can be easily paid by the average individual.

11. Gun Control • We believe firmly in our second amendment rights. • “The right of the people to keep and bear arms will not be infringed” is not an ambiguous phrase.

12. Education • We believe in generous support to keep our education system running at its highest potential.

13. Foreign Policy • Pursue peace, but keep a strong military in case of incident. We do not believe on rash usage of the military. • However, military spending should not be cut.

14. Immigration • The process of becoming and American citizen should be made as easy as possible. • However, illegal immigrants will not be tolerated. Boarder security will be increased. • English courses for immigrant citizens will be encouraged.

15. Affirmative Action • We are against affirmative action. We believe in equality, no matter the race, religion, or sex of an individual.

16. Social Security • We believe social security should be optional but encouraged. • Those who wish to participate can and those who don’t should not be forced to