What Would You Say to the Newly Elected President?

I would be most interested in a revised and simplified tax system that is fair. I am interested in paying off our debts and living within our means, but not by giving more to those who don't need it. I would be very interested in improving our education system without taking away from state responsibilities. I would like to know how we unite our American team without having to have a war or attack by a foreign invader. I would like to see a greater emphasis on health and wellness through preventive health care. I think we need less "in your face" discourse and more dialogue. Seems like I would have a bunch of advice and a few questions. I hope whomever the next president is, they accept responsibility, humble themselves as servants on our behalf, be strong and consistent in the face of adversity, and take care of our military.

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I would remind him/her that he/she represents the people of the United States of America, and not special interest groups, or foreign governments.

Hello Mr. or Ms. President, I'm Staff Sergeant Warren Swan RET. I have two questions for you:
1. When are we coming home? We've shouldered the load for the entire world for 15 years. It's been called the GWOT, OIF, OEF, whatever you want with F, and we're not seeing the results. We know what is put into the news, but you're not talking to an uniformed group. We're the ones charged with making those sound bites we see on the news. When is the EU, AU or any other U going to step up and relieve us? We cannot hide behind the staple of "Words last Superpower" anymore. The world has seen what we really look like. We've been cut to the bone and we're in much need of a relief and replenishment in the ranks. We cannot even trust our battles...I stand corrected Warriors to our left and right anymore being you have no clue if they OR you are on the chopping block to be sent into the civilian workforce suddenly. So we laugh, joke, and do our jobs, but there is an air of distrust that was never there before. What are you beyond the words going to enact in your first 100 days to bring that trust back, and also tell the world we will help you but if you won't assist, we will stay home.
2. What are we coming home to? The Military-Civilian gap is widening. You have a massive influx of vets who had jobs last Monday, are not looking for work the next Monday. These vets are competing with American's who have no real clue as to what they've gone through, and some try to help and it's appreciated, then there are others who have no loyalty to us at all. They don't recognize us as being human let alone a force multiplier in your workforce. I don't think there is a vet anywhere who is asking for a handout, but they are asking for equal chances at work and not having to settle for custodial duties because no one wants or trusts them to be around. We are told we'd be looked after when we pay that check you wrote with our lives on it. You cashed that check. When are you going to hold up your end? Give me more money? Great. I'd rather see it get quality doctors and nurses in the VA hospitals. I'd rather see quality mental health providers or substance and rape counselors. My body and the bodies of thousands of others give you life with no second thoughts, much how Christ did us. You need to help us now. Education benefits, an effective VA, stop talking about ending Sequestration and actually END it. No. More. Excuses. Failed weaponry systems? Get the money back and reinvest into the military. Hold companies who over bill or are fraudulent in their business accountable for it. It's all about you taking care of those who took care of you. We're not Big Anything. We're the only thing between you not being forced to learn a new language and maybe a new religion. Forgetting about us is the WORST thing you could do to yourself and this nation.
3. I know I said two, but this is offensive to me as an American. I swore an oath to THIS nation. I'd go through hell and back for her and not ask for a thing I'm not promised. I find it offensive that a legislator would sit there and take a pledge to support another nation. I'm directly speaking of Israel. We see hordes of politicians get up on a stage and pledge to them. I do not see this happening to any of our other allies who are equally if not more important. I would see it as a great thing if you would refrain from doing this. America supports a diverse array of allies, and none are more important than the other. Our national anthem has no wording that mentions ANY other nation in it, and your oath of office has no mention of any other nation in it. You are an American. I don't care where your family came from, you were born HERE, so your loyalty lies HERE, and any pledge you make, make it to the people in THIS nation. As it should be.

I thank you for your time, and I hope that what I said struck a nerve that you need to get right.