Castro: I would begin by immediately changing the tone in Washington. Like Barack Obama, I believe that we should try and bring Americans together, instead of tearing them apart the way Donald Trump has. We need a President who is looking for every opportunity to encourage unity in our country and I would do that. I would also push forward measures that I believe will increase unity in the United States. For instance, I believe that we should get rid of gerrymandering in redistricting that encourages constant polarization in Washington that stunts our ability to get anything done for the American people...and adds to the vitriol in our public life. I would also work to overturn Citizens United to get big money out of politics, because I believe that special interests also corrupt our politics and create more polarization. Finally, I would actually combat extremism, particularly white supremacy, that is growing in our country by giving the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security the tools they need to root out extremism and stop it before it turns into violence like we saw in El Paso. Gary: Are there any additional thoughts that you would like to share? Castro: I spent this entire campaign and a lot of years in public service, trying to lift up the most vulnerable communities among us. I will continue to work on that as President to make sure that no matter who you are in this country, you can reach your dreams, because we care about you and everyone counts. Celeste and Gary: Thank you. Gary Lawson is a freelance writer who focuses on various aspects of business and government. He earned a graduate degree in Government Administration, and an undergraduate degree in Business, with a duel concentration in Management and Marketing. He is a Vietnam-Era veteran who has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. In addition, he has taught business courses at Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College. Celeste Lawson is a freelance writer who focuses on various aspects of education and diversity. She earned a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, with concentrations in English and Language Arts. In addition, she has more than 20 years of classroom experience with teaching students at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels.
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