In your opinion, what is the most pressing social or political issue facing the United States today?  Why?
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Social Security, I pay hundreds and some pay thousands to people who didn't plan for retirement that we will never see again.  In 2018, according to the numbers, SS will be giving more out than it is taking in.  I don't know about you, but I'm bitter that I'm paying someone else and won't be paid back.  That's why I'm saving in a 401(k).  I know that money won't be there for me when it's my turn.
1106998
So the topic is your choice I'm assuming since you did not state your topic. Truthfully I would go with you are passionate about. Poverty in america, The stereotype of the nuclear family, Why sleep is necessary for societt's students, etc. If you need help please contact me, I would be glad to help you.
39039
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. why do you think everybody is trying to move here? To those of you who do not think we have the most freedom, either become involved in politics and do something about it, stop whining, or MOVE!!!
1069872
Social Security - it will be able to meet all of its obligations through the year 2042. The whole idea that Social Security needs ‘reform’ is nothing but hype...  I am very happy that grassroots activism influenced public opinion enough to stop Alan Greenspan, Bush and the Democrats from throwing future senior citizens to the wolves with their stupid privatization, Wall St. benefitting plan.\n\nLong live Social Security, a great acheivement for all Americans!
725426
Individual's Rights, Morality Issues, The Tradition of Marriage (is it between 2 people who love each other, or strictly between a man and a woman?)\n\nI'm not really sure what kind of topic you're looking for, but I hope this helps.
810520
I'm pretty afraid.  I don't know where we're headed economically, politically, environmentally, anything...and I'm not even sure what will be the biggest problem first.  For instance, it's relatively clear that climate change will be an issue, but when?  And is it even possible at this point for us to turn some of these things around?
482146
i think the biggest threat in america is stupidity.  there are just so many stupid people in this country and its whats causing so many problems.  if people actually cared more about their lives and their education, instead of trying to be cool and popular and not care about anything but marrying into money and stop being lazy and actually TRY to learn something, our country would be MUCH better off.
1081400
I live in the Southwest and it has been an issue here for as long as I can remember. The problem has become so enormous that the nation is waking to the problem. We wonder whats taken you so long?
874825
There should literally be thousands of articles on these issues.  Probably you're having a hard time finding information because of the way you're framing your question.  A lot of the issues you are discussing democratic/liberal issues and concerns so you want to focus on that.\n\nIf you have a University nearby where you live you should go their library and go to the Journals and Publications section.  Ask the librarian to tell you which journals and publications regularly address social issues with a liberal perspective (because that's the position you are taking).  "The Nation" magazine is a liberal publication and is likely to cover a great deal of recent information on this.\n\nThe internet should be used only to back up information you find in legitimate publications.\n\nHope this helps.
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Focus on our own problems!\n\nInstead of make every other nation think we grow money on trees by invading other Countries, or making opinions where we were not asked, or giving away money.\n\nWe should support and submit to International Laws as the Kyoto Protocol, instead of making the impression of being too good to follow.\n\nThere are far more important issues, as:\nHEALTH care, I think the USA is the ONLY developed country that doesn't provide free health care (paid by tax payers).\nPOLLUTION, our Government just don't care, is ridiculous!\nELDERLY population, some can't even afford their medicines because their pensions are to laugh about.\n\nAlso I would start a campaign where people starts referring to our Country as UNITED STATES of AMERICA, instead of just America. Remember America is a Continent.\n\nI would make every student know more about geography, history, and math.\n\nI would raise teachers and law enforcement salaries too.\n\nI would make VOTING compulsory, that way everybody takes responsibility in the base of our Democratic principles.\n\nThanks for your VOTE.  :)
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From most important to least...\n\n1.) America's political apathy\n2.) Illegal immigration\n3.) Raising gas prices / Conversion to ethanol\n4.) Budget defecit / Welfare programs\n5.) Iraq\n6.) Iran / North Korea\n7.) China's push to be a superpower\n8.) World environment
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what is the one topic you feel most strongly about? you need something you are interested in, to gain the interest of others, and you aren't going to persuade anybody if you aren't serious about it. for example, do you have a really strong opinion on the voting age? abortion laws? women in the military? stopping illegal immigrants? the age at which someone is considered an adult? trying juveniles as adults when they commit a serious crime? how about the legality of people mutilating animals...such as declawing cats...docking tails and ears of dogs because it 'looks better'...breaking and resetting show horse's tails crooked so they fall a certain way? (they do this with Tennessee Walkers and Saddlebreds)just a few ideas. hope it helps!
374411
It's time to start focusing on the real issues here.\n\nBy the way I am in South Africa and it's 14:53pm
628063
How about the Immigration issue or global warming?\nBoth are highly controversial issues.
873802
I believe what you call hot topics are real issues.  If I'm not able to agree with a politician on moral issues...then there is no way I am voting for him/her.  War and money are important issues, but I believe ending the murder of innocent humans, and preserving the family are extremely important issues as well.
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Global warming..\n\nRush Limbaugh is a fat windbag who loses credibilty every day... there will never be another Bush in the whitehouse in our lifetime.\n(If Jeb gets in, I hope Canada has a lot of housing and jobs for the masses that will flock there)
714224
I think here in Michigan the biggest issue is whether we are going to allow a person to buy the office of Governor. I think restoring checks and balance to the federal government is also important. Dove hunting has become an issue as well as equal rights.