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1. Dynamic smart traffic lights

   A new smart dynamic traffic lights timing system that follows traffic patterns instead of a rigid timer schedule in every city in America.

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2. Licensed and Inspected Mail servers

   All mail setrvers must be licensed and inspected.

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3. Build a global edemocratic charitable trust

   It seems to me that you need an idea that will help to bring together all the peoples of the world to share your vision of hope and cooperation. A big part of the problem today is that we do not see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. I would like share my vision of a tool that will help us to realize the shared dreams of humanity, empowering all peoples to build a better tomorrow.

   The base concept is fairly simple, it is a democratic charity. The easiest way to understand it is to think of it as a dream machine, an online democracy where members vote on the dreams of others. It is like an American Idol for solutions to world problems. A place where everyone can participate, where we can address problems in real time, define solutions and vote on the solutions we deem most likely to succeed.

   The foundation of any democracy is the right to vote. This democracy extends voting rights to members who contribute funds. It monetizes votes, providing incentives to donate and ensuring that those who contribute have a proportional say in how their monies are spent. In addition it operates as a trust, initial donations are invested, and it is the interest on investments that is used to fund the solutions that are selected. This may seem to limit the ability of the tool to quickly deliver solutions; however, the snowball effect as it rolls through time gives it enormous potential.

   To reiterate it is a tool that at its roots is a web site that invites people to join an online democracy. The fee to join the democracy is whatever amount you choose to donate; however, your donation represents the strength of your democratic voice. As we roll through time, members express their dreams and a review and voting process percolates the best ideas to the top, where they are funded. Projects are paid for by the returns from the trust fund that is created when people join the democracy.

   Going past the base concept, the next thing the tool tries to address is the complex nature of the problems that face modern civilization. A single democratic charity would have a difficult time addressing the myriad of different societal needs without causing conflict and divisiveness. This can be easily resolved by providing a reusable framework to implement a set of trusts where each trust supports a different cause. When a person joins, they make a donation and specify the democratic charity that they wish to support. The ability to direct donations towards a charitable theme (trust) allows us to address the problems that we deem to be most pressing. The framework approach provides the structure for the organization; each trust represents a specific cause, with potential for geographic or demographic characteristics. The web site provides a cohesive view of all the trusts that participate, and it allows each one to operate as a standalone implementation. This way you could have trusts to address environmental issues, poverty, disaster relief, even the local high school football team. Each dollar you donate into a trust account translates into a vote in that democracy.

   We now have a mosaic of democratic charities that evolves over time as the needs and challenges of society changes. The next piece to understand is that the only way something of this magnitude could ever succeed is if it were impeccable, beyond reproach. It needs to ooze confidence and execute flawlessly. What is envisioned is a solution that operates at arms length from all of the monetary transactions. When a member donates into a trust account, a portal would allow them to specify the mutual fund where their donation is invested. Approved project are tendered to the public, with the competing proposals presented back to the members that sponsored it. An independent audit/actuarial function would represent a common cause that operates across all charities. Its mandate would be to ensure the integrity of the individual charities and the projects within. The democracy, the website, is a façade, its only mandate is to present the information, its source of funds could be advertising revenues and I would suggest that it remain not-for-profit.

   Finally, the model could be specialized for different demographics. You could have a series of trusts that are funded by nation states whose projects are voted on by elected representatives. You could have a set of funds to assist the disenfranchised where monies are donated by anyone but membership is restricted i.e. children, indigenous peoples or impoverished peoples. You could have a series of funds that are sponsored by corporations whose projects are voted on by CEOs. The model is flexible and should adapt to perceived needs. Finally, the model doesn’t prohibit nations or corporations from participating in the funding of any trust accounts; it may limit their ability to vote.

   Democratic Charitable Trust - What does this mean?

   First, it is a global democratic organization that engages and connects people in an arena that is inclusive. It establishes a permanent relationship with donors, granting them lifetime votes for monies donated. It is a participatory democracy, and it can only help to showcase the value of freedom to developing nations.

   Second, it is a Charitable website, which means universal appeal and reach. It is a voice for the generous of heart, and yet another opportunity to experience the blessings of charity.

   Finally, they are trusts; it is the interest earned that is used to realize people’s dreams; the snowball effect as it rolls through time gives it enormous potential.

   There are so many problems today that are in need of an answer. This idea opens its doors to the world and asks for answers to all of life’s most difficult and pressing problems. Given time and encouragement it will implement all the very best answers that are found. I think that the biggest challenge facing us today is that we don’t see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. It is a place where peoples of different religions, cultures, and ethnicities can come together to express, share and realize our united hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow.

   I thought a nice slogan would be “A Window onto a World of Dreamers and Dreams”. I see it as a precious gem, a rarity, a pure bright glimmer of hope in an ocean of froth.

   It seems to me that you need an idea that will help to bring together all the peoples of the world to share your vision of hope and cooperation. A big part of the problem today is that we do not see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. I would like share my vision of a tool that will help us to realize the shared dreams of humanity, empowering all peoples to build a better tomorrow.

   The base concept is fairly simple, it is a democratic charity. The easiest way to understand it is to think of… more

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4. use Windows Mobile 6.1
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5. allow government departments to use web 2.0 websites

   it can be done if the cto says yes

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7. Reform and simplify software procurement standards

   Traditional government procurement standards are full of barriers that build complexity, transactions cost, and time into each process. The possible benefits of the complexity are extremely disproportionate to their cost, favor larger vendors who have a vested interest in perpetuating that complexity. This results in inhibiting innovation, and eroding the US's competitive position in the world as other countries leapfrog the US. We build large scale acquisitions that result in unmanageable contracts of 100's of millions of dollars when fairly inexpensive software solutions exist, or can be easily developed, The government would benefit from the shared cost of software development and implementation in Software as a Service solutions for instance (SaaS), especially for communications functions. Reform of software procurement and traditional government relationship with vendors should be at the heart of governmental reform. Foster new ways of implementing software and encourage small firms to deliver big innovate results.

   Traditional government procurement standards are full of barriers that build complexity, transactions cost, and time into each process. The possible benefits of the complexity are extremely disproportionate to their cost, favor larger vendors who have a vested interest in perpetuating that complexity. This results in inhibiting innovation, and eroding the US's competitive position in the world as other countries leapfrog the US. We build large scale acquisitions that result in unmanageable contracts of 100's of millions of dollars when fairly inexpensive software solutions exist, or can be easily developed, The government would benefit from the shared cost of software development… more

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8. Peter Norvig
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9. Limit the Market Shares of Such Corportations As Microsoft

   Ensure that companies like Microsoft can not flood the market with their products and charge ridiculous prices for software just because they know everyone will need to purchase it. Microsoft's policies need to be examined. Just because a majority of the computing public uses their products, doesn't mean they should charge extreme prices to students and schools for their products.

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10. Phase out copper telco installs, mandate all fttp.

    Using traditional pots for phone installs limits those locations (especially in rural areas) to dialup. Fiber can always be used for high speed bandwidth down the road.

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11. Insist Obama resign after the CTO resigns
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12. Allow taxpayers to e-file directly with the IRS for free

    Why should we have to pay for the privilege of e-filing with third parties?

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13. ensure that recycling is available to every person in Americ

    In many places the facilities for recycling simply aren't available. The CTO should help to ensure that this problem is corrected ASAP

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14. Annual Half Billion Green Energy Comptetion for Universities

    The greatest wealth the government can acquire is intellectual property which benefits the whole of society when it is free and open. I believe that the U.S. Government should hold a contest for the best technological innovation in renewable, clean, green energy production. Submissions are made not by individuals or companies but by colleges and university teams competing for a prize of 500 million dollars for their endowment funds. The government in return would gain the intellectual property right for the winning design/process. Imagine M.I.T., Stanford, Cal Berkley, Harvard, battling it out for a huge addition to their endowments. In the end, students are benefited by lower admission costs.

    The greatest wealth the government can acquire is intellectual property which benefits the whole of society when it is free and open. I believe that the U.S. Government should hold a contest for the best technological innovation in renewable, clean, green energy production. Submissions are made not by individuals or companies but by colleges and university teams competing for a prize of 500 million dollars for their endowment funds. The government in return would gain the intellectual property right for the winning design/process. Imagine M.I.T., Stanford, Cal Berkley, Harvard, battling it out for a huge addition to their endowments. In… more

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15. Web Service enable all government organizations

    Create a common API for application developers to interact with all facets of government. IRS/Medicare/Financial Aid/Social Security... etc

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16. Get rid of pennies which cost nearly 3 cents
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17. provide that ISPs can operate on the same fiberoptic network

    Consumers should be able to purchase packages from ISPs/Cable companies that transmit over the same grid or fiberoptic network, to allow direct competition that is not restricted by expensive infrastructure construction, which is a limiting factor for any new telcos.

    This should help prevent monopolistic exploitation including price increases without any change in cable quality or programming, or internet speed.

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18. Report what government is doing about these suggestions

    Its a great step in the right direction to have this Web site and take user feedback from all the people. What is also needed is a reporting mechanism by which government updates what it is doing about these ideas. Which one's are being looked at? Which one's have good chances of being implemented? A quarterly report will be good to have.

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19. Implement infrastucture for electric vehicles

    Contract the folks @ Better Place and fund infrastructure for electric vehicles.

    • The grid could begin in and around the LA and NYC areas, spread up and down both coasts, and then spider web its way across the continental US via the insterstate highway system.

      • Also, the construction would help the ailing job market.

    Measures such as these would IMMENSELY reduce our dependence upon foreign oil as well as help the economy and the environment.

    Shai Agassi has outlined his plans for a greener worldwide future - check out what he and his colleagues @ Better Place are trying to do here: betterplace.com

    Contract the folks @ Better Place and fund infrastructure for electric vehicles.

    • The grid could begin in and around the LA and NYC areas, spread up and down both coasts, and then spider web its way across the continental US via the insterstate highway system.

      • Also, the construction would help the ailing job market.

    Measures such as these would IMMENSELY reduce our dependence upon foreign oil as well as help the economy and the environment.

    Shai Agassi has outlined his plans for a greener worldwide future - check out what he and his colleagues @ Better Place are trying to… more

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20. National eCard for all

    This secure ID could be used to not only vote but guard against vote fraud. Begin the trend to electronic voting not only for elections but on major pieces of proposed legislation, government planned regulations, serve as emergency medical information, secure logon, prevent identity theft, and be used to validate public services entitled to or received, prevent medicare fraud, etc.

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