The Buck Stops Here

If it were up to me, I would like to change the world's views; On who it can afford to keep, and who it can afford to lose. If it were up to me, People would pay dearly for their crimes; Including many lawmakers, who never obey their own signs. If it were up to me, not one child would ever die; And I would raise them with dignity, and teach them never to lie. If it were up to me, I'd make unhappy people smile all the time, It just seems so much better, than listening to them whine. If it were up to me, all marriages would forever last, And people would kiss and make up, instead of rehashing the past. All these things I desire, have to start somewhere you see, So I'll step forward and go first, and start things with me.