America’s federal election system has strengths, like the Electoral College, which prevents a few population centers from controlling the outcome and adds security against fraud. Since all people are flawed, this system helps ensure better governance. But problems remain: some states don’t require voter ID, and electronic machines are vulnerable—paper ballots should be mandatory at the federal level. The influence of party gatekeepers also undermines voter choice. We should adopt a primary system for the general election similar to some European countries: all candidates compete, a candidate with a majority (>50%) wins, or the top two advance to a runoff. Election Day should be a federal holiday.

God has structured us into nations, and we must protect ours. Immigration should prioritize assimilation into American culture and meaningful contribution to society. Work visas should be limited, and illegal immigration must be addressed. Living in America means embracing our values and identity. The longer we wait, the bigger the problem becomes, as an unassimilated population grows and risks permanently changing our nation against our consent. We need a structured plan to deport or assimilate illegal immigrants, focusing first on violent criminals and those exploiting government programs. Cutting welfare and reforming the system will naturally reduce illegal residency over time, but fixing the current crisis must come first while we continue the larger conversation on streamlining immigration.

The First Amendment ensures free expression, traditionally protecting citizens from government censorship. Today, social media functions as a public square, but collusion between government and private platforms threatens speech. I support legislation criminalizing such collusion and requiring transparency in algorithms, giving users the option to view content chronologically.

Spying on citizens for profit—through targeted ads, data mining, or facial recognition—is wrong. Your data belongs to you. Digital surveillance undermines the spirit of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unwarranted searches and seizures, and it must be prohibited, even by private companies. Services should never be contingent on surrendering personal data. Government agencies often outsource surveillance to private companies, creating extensive back-end systems that track citizens without consent. For example, airport facial scans used by airlines and government agencies likely come from data collected on personal devices—a practice that is invasive and unaccountable. Strong laws are needed to stop it.

The Second Amendment protects not only self-defense and hunting, but also the right to resist tyranny. Universally allowing gun ownership is essential in a country where citizens must have the right to overthrow a government. If that is the standard, individuals should certainly be able to protect themselves. States should not create burdensome legal hurdles just to carry a firearm.

America must prioritize its own interests and support countries that share our values while opposing those that act against us. Interventions—whether military or economic—require careful judgment, and our representatives must be loyal to the United States above all. Foreign agents influencing domestic politics should be registered, barred from participating in elections, and, at minimum, face deportation to their country of loyalty. A clear gap in the system is AIPAC, the Israel lobby, which has too much influence in our politics.