Our Platform for Outlining Colorado’s Future

In an era defined by contentious politics and polarized viewpoints, I am proposing a refreshing new model for political discourse and decision-making—one that leans on reason, evidence, and systematic scrutiny of every policy issue. Imagine if funds, usually directed towards expensive advertising campaigns, were instead allocated towards the creation of a dedicated forum. A forum specifically designed for the systematic assembly and evaluation of arguments for and against pertinent policy issues. In this proposed political party, politicians would be obligated to express their level of agreement or disagreement with each argument, thereby placing a strong emphasis on evidence-based decision-making. They would pay particular attention to the top 10 pro and con arguments on each issue, assigning a percentage score to reflect the extent of their agreement or disagreement. Their voting behavior should then align with the stance backed by the preponderance of credible evidence. For public t...

Belief: Alcohol is a bigger problem for America than terrorism. Reasons to agree : Alcohol causes significantly more deaths than terrorism Alcohol-related deaths in America far exceed those caused by terrorism. Approximately 85,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are attributed to alcohol. Every year, tens of thousands of lives are lost prematurely due to alcohol, affecting families and communities. Alcohol contributes to a high percentage of deaths from various causes 60% of homicides involve alcohol. 45% of deaths in automobile accidents are alcohol-related. 40% of accidental falls involve alcohol use. 30% of deaths from fire-related accidents are due to alcohol. 30% of accidental drownings are alcohol-related. 30% of suicides involve alcohol. 15% of deaths from respiratory diseases are linked to alcohol. 5% of deaths from circulatory diseases are linked to alcohol. The economic and social burden of alcohol is immense Alcohol-related problems cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010 ...