I hope we do the tax reform more than the social security reform. I for one never worry about too few workers because we can always open the floodgates of immigration. I hope that tax loopholes are closed up where things exist to lose money etc. I say tax the income like it is with deductions for primary residence, children, dependents, education and medical care. Somewhat of a flat tax with no tax at lower income levels. Tax encouragements for job development in depressed areas, alternative energy production etc. Protect farmland and wilderness. And definitely medical lawsuit reform...not doing away with ability to sue entirely if the doctor shows up drunk and leaves a scalpel in your gut, but safeguards to keep doctors in business. I'm hopeful on Iraq and believe colossal blunders were made that I can't understand...we can't fight a war with the Oregon National Guard, brave as they are. Tyrants the world around are melting like snowballs and hopefully will continue to but it will never be painless getting rid of them. mg