Second-Term Agenda

While Walter Mondale and Gary Hart thrash-each other to see who will suffer himself to be thrashed by Ronald Reagan in November, some far-sighted Reaganites have turned their eyes to the incumbent President’s second term and what should be on its political agenda. Certain actions are obligatory, of course, like cutting spending, holding the line in Central America, installing more Reaganites in the Administration, and fortifying the conservative movement’s structure and thrust for ’88. Other systematic efforts the President would do well to take up have been surfacing for months; herewith, a sampling for your inspection.

1.Repudiate quotas and preferences. The President should personally become the lead spokesman in denouncing all forms of systemic preferences in American life. It behooves Mr. Reagan to use the moral force of his office to lead the nation into renouncing nearly 15 years of acquiescence in such discrimination. Color-and gender-blindness is the order of the day.

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While Walter Mondale and Gary Hart thrash-each other to see who will suffer himself to be thrashed by Ronald Reagan in November, some far-sighted Reaganites have turned their eyes to the incumbent President’s second term and what should be on its political agenda. Certain actions are obligatory, of course, like cutting spending, holding the line in Central America, installing more Reaganites in the Administration, and fortifying the conservative movement’s structure and thrust for ’88. Other systematic efforts the President would do well to take up have been surfacing for months; herewith, a sampling for your inspection.

1.Repudiate quotas and preferences. The President should personally become the lead spokesman in denouncing all forms of systemic preferences in American life. It behooves Mr. Reagan to use the moral force of his office to lead the nation into renouncing nearly 15 years of acquiescence in such discrimination. Color-and gender-blindness is the order of the day.