Paul Chehade 2016 - Poverty:

Poverty  conveys the impression of individuals and families struggling to  afford basic sustenance, shelter and education. Nothing that we  should be concerned about then, since our status as the richest  country in the world precludes the possibility of poverty existing in  our society. Right? No. Really.

Based  on the latest CPS ASEC survey, the United States Census Bureau has  estimated that the official American poverty rate stands at an  incredible 14.3%, the highest since the survey begun 51 years ago.  There are 43.6 million Americans that live below the poverty line. In  other words, one in seven Americans are unable to properly feed,  cloth, shelter and educate themselves and their families.

These  disturbing numbers are not a one off, in case anyone is wondering.  The numbers have been steadily declining for years, and the worst  part is, the poverty rate among children under the age of 18 is  20.7%. That’s one in five of our kids, the very same ones who will  inherit the country.

• I think that education is the key to the opportunity to escape poverty.

• I think poverty means malnutrition, poor grades, poor education and has long term consequences.  Improving education is essential to defeating poverty.

• I believe that communities should work together instead of depending on public assistance.

God Bless America.

Paul Chehade:.
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Paul Chehade 2016 - Palestinian Issue:

The suffering of Palestinians and Israelis is a serious problem that must deal with sensitivity and justice and give an end to this, so that both peoples can live together in peace and security as a brother country.

• The Israelis must acknowledge that the right of Israel to exist can not be denied, neither can the Palestine.

• Israelis and Palestinians must make concessions to allow a Palestinian state.

• The only solution to resolve the decades-long conflict is the creation of two states, where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security.

• For both parties, that means they must abandon violence. Resistance through violence does not succeed.

• My position is that it must abide by each and every one of the United Nations resolutions.

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Paul Chehade 2016 - North Korea:

Despite  the numerous incentives that the American administration have offered  Pyongyang as an inducement over the years, they have remained  obdurately unyielding in their desire to retain their nuclear  arsenal. North Korea reiterated their belief that their nuclear  arsenal is the only security guarantee they have against the evil  partnership of the Americans and their South Korean brethrens.

It  bears reminding that North Korea is possibly one of the poorest  nations on earth, and with their failed economy, widespread chronic  food shortage and amidst reports of unrest among the populace, Kim’s  stance is indicative of the siege and persecuted mentality he is said  to possess.

However,  similar to Cuba, with the impending withdrawal of the Great Leader,  Kim Jong Ill, from the frontlines owing to health concerns, the is a  surge of optimism in the air among the participants of the Six-Party  talks and there is genuine hope that a resolution to this sixty year  conflict can be resolved.

• I would stop all North Korean missile launches, by force if necessary.

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Paul Chehade 2016 - National Security:

• I realized that some changes had to be made in order to prevent terrorists from instigating any more tragedies on American soil.

• Homeland Security should be funded selectively according to which targets have the most danger quotient.

• The National security of the United States of America is being threatened from many different sources today, including but not limited to these 5 sources:

1) The National debt.
2) Illegal immigration.
3) Terrorism from within our borders.
4) Terrorism from outside our borders.
5) Unprotected borders and the drug cartels.

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Paul Chehade 2016 - Minimum Wage:

Maintaining a  capitalistic, supply and demand system to shape the national wage  structure has always been the mantra of business owners here since  the first call for a national minimum wage appeared in the 1930's.  There is a prevalent argument that a minimum wage system is a symbol  of a welfare state or socialism, and it impedes on the operational  efficiency of businesses. In addition, there is a fear that a high  across the board increase of wages will result in downsizing, as  businesses struggles to maintain their bottom line

Of course, on  the flip side, advocates of the national minimum wage points out that  too often businesses hide behind the profitability argument, ignoring  the fact that people must be fairly compensated for their  contributions to a company, and not expected to sacrifice for large  enterprises. Asking workers to accept lower wages is akin to asking  the average worker to bear the burden of subsidizing the running  costs of big businesses. There is also the fear that businesses often  engage in a cartel like behavior to set an 'appropriate'; wage  structure, thus denying market forces from determining the correct  wage level. It is also worth noting that the last national minimum  wage increase was back in 1997, during the Clinton administration.

• The minimum wage is too low but that’s not new to anyone. Unfortunately it’s called minimum for a reason. It’s the least amount they are allowed to pay you. It really should be more.

• Does not favor a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the minimum wage for inflation annually.

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Paul Chehade 2016 - Marijuana:

As  the 74 year old prohibition against marijuana enter its last leg, a  legal marijuana industry suddenly doesn’t appear to be a pipe dream  any longer. In fact, in a referendum held last November, California  nearly became the first state to break the status quo and legalize  marijuana. Advocates are already predicting the prospect of a domino  effect among the other states in the near future.

While  medical marijuana has been legal in fourteen states in the United  States for as back as two decades, it is a hugely restrictive process  and highlights complicated jurisdictional processes it is currently  beholden to.
       
Opponents  have expressed their concerns over the anticipated effects resulting  from such a move – socially, economically and legally – and the  potential for it to become a gateway drug. Advocates however points  at the successful national drug policy of the Netherlands, where  legalization of marijuana has seen crime rates plummet and the low  levels of drug related crimes, coupled with the fact that marijuana  has never killed anyone through direct consumption.

• I think that legalizing marijuana would increase drug problems and crime.

• I believe that strong anti-drug laws are needed.

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Paul Chehade 2016 - Latin America:

The United States has always had a special conception of its relationship with the nations of Latin America.

In the Cold War era the U.S. establishment feared socialism and in some cases overthrew or undermined democratically elected governments perceived at the time as becoming left-wing or unfriendly to U.S. interests. Examples include the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état, the 1973 Chilean coup d'état and the support of the Nicaraguan Contras. The '70s and '80s saw a shift of power towards corporations, and a polarization of the political election systems of many of the Latin American nations. Recently, several left-wing parties have gained power through elections and have not been attacked. In particular Venezuela has been critical of U.S. foreign policy. Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Ecuador currently have governments sometimes seen as aligned with Venezuela. Left-wing governments in nations such as Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay are more centrist. The right-wing governments in Chile, Peru, and Colombia have closer relations with the U.S.

• I think we should have better relationship with Latin American Countries  to work together for prosperity of our  future. We must work together regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

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