[Ninastar]

So lets just say we were all rulers of our own countries... what would be some of the things you would do?

One thing I would do is change life sentences to 70 years +... I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks sentences in court here in the country are pretty tame compared to other places in the world. I'm in no way saying, I'd bring back the death penalty, but I'm only saying that sentences for life should actually mean life. Other charges I'd make longer too, but that all depends on what they are etc. People can get 5 years for brutally assaulting someone and I personally don't think that's right.

I'd make people work for job seekers allowance. Whether it be picking up litter or doing 2 weeks work experience in a cafe. It would be up to the individual and if they chose not to do any work experience, they wouldn't get the benefits. Obviously if they worked in the cafe, they'd get lunch provided. I'd make travel free for people who had to leave their towns to do work experience... I think the more people are sent out on work experience, the better. If I had the power to do something about it, I'd make it a rule for businesses to allow people to work for so many hours a week to learn what to do, to understand what its like to be in a work environment and get used to the schedule, really. (Also, if people don't manage to find a job within 6 months of being on JSA, I'd not let them be on it anymore... it shouldnt take that long tbh)

In schools, (especially lower years) I would want more teaching assistants in class because I think the more help available for the kids, the better.

Another thing I would do was longer school hours (by like an hour or so) but with more breaks. I wouldn't have any children (of any age) in the classroom for any longer than 2 hours straight. I'd want there to be just as much practical work as there was writing/note taking etc. I think the way forward is for children get involved with experiments and discussions because it's so much more interesting that just sitting and listening to teacher speaking.

I'd either make it legal for cyclists to cycle on pavements or have bike paths everywhere. Probably both. Id much rather be knocked down by a cyclist than see someone on a bike get runover by a car.

I'll write down a few more in a bit. I know lots of us here are very political, but please don't be telling people that they are wrong for what they are saying... this is just meant to be a fun/entertaining thread.