ritable deductions. Contrary to opposing rhetoric the largest percentage cuts will go to the lowest income families. As a result, about six million will no longer pay federal income tax. This also gives families a greater tax cut than his democratic opponents, Senators Liebermans plan. Social Security. Probably the most controversial subject on which neither the Gore-Lieberman or the Bush-Cheney campaign can agree is Social Security. Bush and Cheney both believe that Social Security is a defining American promise that must be kept. They will not, under any circumstances, change the benefits in any way for currant retirees or those who are near retiring. But they also realize that something must be done to save the Social Security for future generations. They are committed to lead a bipartisan effort to reform it by giving individuals the option of voluntarily investing a portion of that individuals Social Security payroll taxes in personal retirement accounts. These accounts will earn higher rates of return and generate wealth that can be owned and passed on from parents to their children. Defence. In this unstable world, one of the issues we should carefully look at is the candidates defense plan. Bush-Cheney believe that a strong, modern and capable military is at the foundation of the peace we currently enjoy. If we want to extend that peace to future generations, we must uphold respect and support our military. It must also be challenged and transformed to become the military of the future. The bond of trust between the president and the military must be renewed. The military must be able to protect America with an effective national missile defense and be capable of meeting any challenge that should arise in the 21st century and beyond. Medicare. On the mind of most seniors is the Medicare issue. How much longer will some seniors have to choose between eating and getting the medication they so desperately need? That qu...
