The United States is a country founded on great principles and a unique balance of diverse powers. Our Constitution does an admirable job balancing a myriad of interests and needs - in the United States Constitution you will find a balance of government and the individual, of Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court, and of State government and Federal Government. We enjoy freedom of speech, which makes this book possible. Now we find ourselves in difficult times, but also times of great opportunity to make important, useful change, and a time of introspection. "A Platform for Independent Thinkers" sets forth 20 proposed solutions to current problems faced by Americans, with these 20 solutions divided into 8 parts. These 20 solutions are suggested thinking points, starting places, and hopefully the community discussion that ensues around each solution will generate new ideas and answers expressed in a constructive manner. It is the intention of this book to be of service all Americans, to help us crystallize our thoughts and express our goals in the vocabulary of a complex world.