When Arnold came to America it was a place where you were free to live your own life and pursue your own goals without the government breathing down your back. He came to California with only $20 in his pocket. His dream was to get rich. He got rich by the bodybuilding business. Then he bought  real estate in Los Angeles. His acting career didn't hurt his wallet either!

He helped out in the Special Olympics by being a global torchbearer since 1979. Arnold is one of the organizations most public endorser, and has really helped to promote it across the world. He also started a program for a prisoner rehab using weight resistance training.

In 2002 Arnold and former U.S. Secretary George Shultz co-chaired Proposition 49 (After School Programs. State Grants).

This proposition adds to the California Education Code 8482.

Prop. 49 was like his other after school program ASAS they both protected  the kids during non-school hours.  If kids do not have support they will start to get in gangs and Arnold wanted to give them  a positive attitude/outlook on life.

It was designed to maintain existing before and after school program funding. Starting in 2004-05 Prop. 49 will have $550 million in the general fund. 

Arnold is now running for Governor. He will be up for election on the October Ballot.

“The people of this state are working hard and raising their families. Our businesses are the most innovative on the face of the earth. We still have all the elements that made us great and prosperous. We have everything we need, except leadership,” said Schwarzenegger.

''I still believe government should ensure a fair start and fair competition for all,'' he says.  ''It shouldn't rig the outcomes.

       ''I still believe in lower taxes--and the power of the free market.

       ''I still believe in controlling government spending.  If it's a bad program, let's get rid of it.

       ''But I also believe that government is important--and should be in the business of educating our children, defending our people, ensuring public safety, advancing scientific and medical research, and more.''

"Most importantly, providing the opportunity for every child to have a chance to fulfill his dreams."