QUEEN

If I were the Queen of England, things would be significantly different than the way they are now. I would not be afraid to exert my power to govern my people.

As "Queen Heather" I would first and foremost ban the sale of cigarettes in my Country. Should any of the people be caught smoking, the penalty would be loss of their free healthcare for a period of 1 year. Caught again and they would lose their healthcare forever.

Secondly, I would ban the use of cellphones except in extreme emergencies and ONLY in a stationary vehicle. They would not be permitted in any public venue and if caught doing so, a $500 pound (fine) would be required.

I also would not permit a marriage license until one has known and dated their partner for at least a 2 year period. Witnesses to that effect would swear to the duration of their courtship.

I would create a Marriage Decree good for a period of 5 years, renewable at it's expiration, in additional 3 year increment(s). Should one or both decide to end their marriage, it would automatically be dissolved without a divorce being necessary or required legally. Children would remain in the home with whichever parent chose to reside there. Otherwise, joint custody is awarded with the child spending equal time with either parent.

Any useage or sale of illegal drugs in England would justify immediate and permanent deportation if done so by an outsider. If a Brit, a prison term of 1 year for the 1st offense and 10 years for each recurrance.

Abortions would only be legal if a victim of rape, incest or proof the child is going to be mentally or physically incapacitated and has no chance of a life without the use of life support.

As Queen I would not allow children under the age of 8, to any movie theatre after dark. Also, they would be barred from fine dining restaurants after 6 o'clock.

A dress code for all schools would be introduced and adhered to in that a Uniform would be the only requirement. Bookbags would remain at school until Friday and returned on Mondays, allowing for stronger backs and better posture. Every child would be furnished with a school computer at home in which their study material and homework would be electronically submitted.

Banking hours (with a live Teller) would be for the public's convenience and open by 7 am with a closing time of 7 pm including Saturdays; no exceptions.

Seniors would have free delivery, twice weekly, from all major grocery chains AND Pharmacies, with a phone-in or emailed request list. Reduced taxi fares for Seniors would be subsidized at 50% by the Government.

All dental care would be paid for by a special mandatory tax and such care would be free from age birth to death.

Pet care would be at greatly reduced rates for preventative needs and "Pet Parks" would be plentiful and spacious, allowing for dogs and their owners 24/7.

Speed limits would be optional once outside the city limits.

Gambling would be legal in certain limited licensed venues to people aged 30 plus.

Two years military service is mandatory for both sexes after High School if not attending a University full time. The exception would ONLY be if it is a mental or health concern.

Once a prisoner has done his/her requested time, they are not obligated to divulge their past record to anyone if they continue to adhere to their Parole requirements (exception: child sex offenders).

If I were the Queen of England, Music, Physical Education, Sex Education, Home Economics, Industrial Arts, a Foreign Language and Manners101 would all be compulsary from Grade 3 to Grade 11.

As Queen Heather, I would allow one Election every 5 years for all local and National Elections. There would ONLY be 2 months of free politicing prior to the Election date.

Queen Heather would be legally retired before the age of 70, allowing for her heir to reign.

Queen Heather would be paid based on the costs of her Castle residence, Security, Staff and miscellaneous requirements plus a salary to be determined by her public PLUS one million U.S. dollars for each year of her life.

God Save the Queen.