Top Three Issues

Economic stimulus:
I think it is really important for the government to protect businesses as well as peoples' personal savings. I also agree with McCain that the government needs to stop spending carelessly like it has, but I disagree with his exceptions. Just because he is a veteran doesn't make it more worthy of receiving money than for instance, education, in a financial crisis. Also, the economy should have a chance to work this out without government immediately taking complete control of it. Then, the next time, we will have to rely on the government again to foresee the crisis, because we won't be much more knowledgeable as to what to do to prevent it.

Education:
Education really is the key to a successful country, especially a democratic country. Intellegent individuals ensure that their country's government is honest and cannot be corrupt for long. Our culture today encourages youth to focus more on media (TV, video games, music, mivies) than gaining knowledge. The standard is not set very high, but it also is way too focused on tests and scores, reather than the acuition of meaningful knowledge, as well as the skills to apply that knowledge to life. I don't think that No Child Left Behind is the right solution. Students need to have a well rounded education and need to be inspired to take responsibility of their learning.

Environment:
The government must take action towards creating new and better energy sources, preserving reserves and natural inhabitats and supporting clean up projects, especially in the ocean. This is in our best interest as well as plants and other animals. Nature is a beauty that few countries seem to appreciate anymore, but neither should we forget that we are governed by the same laws of nature that the rest of our world is. To make all those stated goals happen, the government will need to invest in science for energy as well as clean up and reservatoion efforts.