by: María Alejandra Vargas 10B
The Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump are polar opposites in almost every aspect of their campaign. As a result, the candidate who wins the presidency in the November elections will lead the country towards a totally different direction.
Donald Trump
IMMIGRANTS:
-Build a wall along the border with Mexico and
that country will pay for it.
-Have zero tolerance for undocumented
immigrants who have committed a crime.
-Deport them immediately.
-Tripling the number of deportation officers
and ending sanctuary cities.
-And DACA DAPA repeal.
-Make a “check end” of immigrants. Prohibit the
entry of refugees from Syria and Libya.
-Complete biometric tracking entry and exit of
those who enter the country with visa.
HEALTH:
-Replace Obama care with Health Savings
Accounts.
-Promote free-market reforms in the sector to
reduce costs.
-Allowing citizens to deduct tax payments for
medical coverage.
-Amend legislation that prevents sell health
insurance between states.
-Block grants to state Medicaid.
MINIMUM SALARY:
-Up to $ 10 per hour federal minimum wage.
-Encourage states to establish their minimum
according to their competitive needs against the
rest of the country.
WEAPONS CONTROL:
-Create legislation to address the mental health
problem linked to armed violence.
-Protect the 2nd Amendment of the
Constitution to ensure the carrying of weapons
by citizens.
-Extend permits to carry weapons in 50 states.
CIVIL RIGHTS:
-Respect the decision of the Supreme Court on equal marriage, but rather let each state to establish laws about it.
-Keep Affirmative Action while protecting minorities need.
-Let each state to establish laws on the use of toilets for transgender people.
EDUCATION:
-Eliminate common basic educational standards (Common Core).
-Allow decisions about the education system are handled locally.
-Close the Department of Education to eliminate the federal bureaucracy.
-Prevent the federal government to obtain profits on student loans.
TAXES:
-Eliminate income taxes for families earning less than $ 50,000 a year.
-Reduce 7-4 categories when filing taxes.
-Put a cap of 15% in taxes paid by businesses, regardless of size.
-Eliminate inheritance tax.
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Hillary Clinton
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IMMIGRANTS:
-Promoting immigration comprehensive reform. It includes one road to citizenship for undocumented immigrants currently living.
-Defender executive action Obama DACA and DAPA.
-Promote naturalization and integration of immigrants.
-Close Private Detention Centers for undocumented immigrants.
-Enhance personal and Technology to improve the work of the Border Patrol.
-Allowing undocumented families to buy aircraft Medical Coverage.
HEALTH:
-Expand the scope of Obama care.
-Allow the government to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
-Expand and encourage Medicaid.
-Allowing undocumented families to buy health coverage plans.
MINIMUN SALARY:
-Raising the national minimum wage to $ 15 an hour, following the model of New York.
-Encourage states to raise the minimum wages according to their economic conditions.
WEAPONS CONTROL:
-Establish reasonable restrictions on the liability of gun manufacturers and Internet sales.
-Promote laws that keep guns away from people with a history of domestic violence and mental problems.
-Setting a trial period and background check to purchase weapons.
CIVIL RIGHTS:
-Respect the decision of the Supreme Court on equal marriage.
-Ensure equal pay for women.
-Ending the era of mass incarceration.
-Create legislation to end violence against transgender communities, particularly against women of color.
EDUCATION:
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-Achieve free education in Community Colleges.
-Expand educational grants low interest.
-Eliminate the federal government profits on student loans.
-Finance schools traditionally focused on black or Hispanic minorities.
-Create incentives to raise the employment status of teachers.
TAXES:
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-Do not create more taxes for families earning less than $ 250,000 a year.
-30% increase taxes paid by millionaires.
-Close legislative gaps and create a "departure tax" for companies that shelter their profits in foreign tax havens.
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DONALD TRUMP VS. HILLARY CLINTON
Reasons to vote for Hilary Clinton:
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1. She has been a leader in many occasions, is a really academic person, and has served The United States in different aspects.
2. She’s Championed Some AMAZING Causes
3. “ I believe our country is at is best when we champion the freedom and dignity of each human being”
4. Dignity and honest, sometimes being leader means to say no in some occasions for the benefit of the rest.
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Reasons to vote for Donald Trump:
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1. As an economic expert, Donald Trump knows all about insolvency, debt, the deficit, and taxes. He’s also a brutal negotiator who manages to get his way more often than not, which means he won’t be pushed around by the rest of the world, particularly ISIS and Putin.
2. He Won’t Back Down´.
3. He Doesn’t Buy Into the Victim Mentality.
4. He’s Conservative on the Issues.