What bothers you most about what is happening in our country today? Why?
374423
South Africa: The ANC government barred South Africa's foremost Aids lobby group, the TAC (Treatment action campaign) from participating in a major international United Nations Aids forum.\n\nThe government keeps punting their "cultural" aids cure of Africa potatoes, garlic and olive oil in a country with one of the highest Aids infection rates while at the same time censoring organizations who dispute their policies and want the population to receive real medicine.\n\nThis bothers me because if you think that you are going to cure Aids with potatoes and garlic you should not be the minister of health of a country like South Africa.
655997
no but we won't be talking about it after the elections because this issue which has been around since 1849 seems to come up when politicians need distractions from the real issues affecting America such as:   corporate welfare, millions of Americans uninsured, the working poor, minimum wage increases!!, war in Iraq, WMD's, Katrina, CIA leaks, diminishing civil rights, disparity between rich and poor, using God's name for political gain, and many other issues that truly affect Americans everyday..... and not this crap about illegal immigrants being the cause of all of America's problems!!!!!
706025
I agree! It seems as though things in our government have gotten out of hand. I don't know if it would take a good president or the united states keeping our noses to ourselves. Its like we are trying to fix the world and we can't even fix ourselves. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks our America is in need of dire help. Good job for speaking out.
258818
I think our country and our goverment are corrupt, and the country mainly because of the government.The war in Iraq is having a huge effect on today's society, and the fact that a lot of federal funding is being used for a war that i see as huge mistake isn't helping. Taking the federal funding is lowering the funding used on disease control and cancer research. And then all the money going to rebuild New Orleans isn't helping either. Today's society is based off of money and power and eating. Many people's lives revolve around computers and the internet. People wonder why we have an obiesity problem and there's your answer we have to much so close to us. With the internet people don't go gain experience and do research which doesn't help with people's attitudes. America seems to be a corrupt and war based country. We say we're fighting for freedom when really we're trapping ourselves. The more wars we get into the more "national security" we have. We're watched like dogs we no longer truly have freedom because of the  securities we have. Benjamin Franklin once said, and i'm paraphrasing, that those who would give their freedom for security don't deserve freedom or security. And that's the majority of the people in the US today from what i've seen people would gladly be protected and watched then have the freedom that our forefathers fought so valiantly for. This is what i think, i'm not trying to start anything so i hope nobody takes this offensively, I am a US citizen and a republican i'm saying this about my own country, maybe i can open some eyes to what's going on in the US today.
385086
We can only hope that the American people can see what having the current, corrupt politicians in control has done to this country...the list of wrongs is far too great to go into.  Never has this country been so divided since the civil war.  Its time people stopped voting for officials because they are a member of their party and started voting for those who will turn this country back around and get it headed in the right direction.  They are taking away the very rights our forefathers died to give us.  Come on people, be realistic here, unjustified wars, all time record high deficit, high unemployment, China basically owns this country and we're worried about abortion?  Can't you see that is just a ploy to keep your mind off the real injustices in this country?  Step outside your party and think for yourself because if you don't, you may end up being told what to think or being a victim of full birth abortion in a war in which you get drafted.
273681
We may have a lot to complain about but at least we have civil rights. Many people, like my husband, flee a country with a  political regime that makes daily life for its citizenry downright miserable. What we complain about in the USA is frivolous and petty in comparison with the real troubles facing citizens of many of the countries in the world today.
84717
I wish more americans would wake up and realize the sad state that our country is in. And stop supporting bush and his worthless money hungry hobbies, like pushing this myth of terrorism, and stupid topics that have nothing to do with this country like gay marriage and the bible.
322131
LOL glad we got all the ugly stuff out of the way first.\n\nWell this is a very good question. I am going to have to surf on some Georgia info I see. Maybe they will be the example for others to follow. One way or another something has to give.\n\nThe reason our government isnt handeling it as of yet? They are owned by corporations now, just as our media is. Sad but true. Corporation's are behind the tremendious backing going on at the moment. To pay for the massive propaganda that is being put out to the American public. Many of us have been very active the last few days, in areas of repeated emails to congress and the president over the issues and how we REALLY feel and VOTE on it. A quite bombardment. Internet polls all reflect 95% against Amnesty. So its coming down to who shouts the loudest and has access to all the forms of media to inform those not on the internet. Yes many many are beyond outradge at their lack of protection and responsibilty to these matters.\n\nThere has been a large increase at the boarders. Minuetmen are very much in need of more members. My guess is that National guard will end up the next alternative. But, to be honest that is what they are for. Protecting OUR country. And were not meant to be sent overseas.\n\nThis is one area we may have been underestimated in. The American drive when they want something and when they have been threatened. And as of late their biggest tactic besides lies and propaganda has been threats and intimadation. Americans don't take to well to demands and threats.\n\nPlease email me some website links about the changes being made in Georgia and how they are being made.
354470
Unfortunately questions like this are what our generation are asking, rather than worrying about the future of our children and world.  Please take some time to ask some difficult and real questions, about this administration.
677938
It's the 'hot button' issue of the day.  The media dictates what is talked about, and that is influenced by the government.  Right now, Bush needs something to take peoples' attention away from Iraq, Iran, and the rising cost of gas.  Enter the immigration issue.
805645
Yes...just one of many "concerns". More is happening than most people realize. The US is,  of course,  working on all of it continuously. The task would be easier I'm sure....with less whining and complaining from it's own citizens.
940989
This is what bothers me.  The whole freakin oil issue.  I think that is the worst abuse on mankind AND the earth.  Because oil is the reason for this whole damn war and also oil is the earth's life blood.  How would we like it if someone was mining blood out of us and not replacing it?  We are sucking the life blood out of this planet and every single one of us is guilty!!  The rain forests are vanishing, global warming is so damn obvious but weather it is just natures course or our doing is another question I struggle with.  Maybe a bit of both.  We are probably excellurating (sp) it!\nDon't get me started.  I just had 11 hours of sleep and I could just kick anyone's butt over this whole abusing earth issue.  I know it sounds crazy but sometimes I hope man destroys himself before he destroys the planet.  \nIs that rocket ready yet baby?  We gotta get the hell out of here.
461416
Just look at whats going on in this country & the Middle East.\n\nMy mind's already made up; it's time for a change.
891796
Our country is all screwed up.
552223
thank you very much! i hate how everyone gets all excited about it too. and then people wonder why this country is going down the pee hole...
760414
Civics! wohoo! lol thats my 4th period class! \n\nDo you believe crime is a serious problem in the US today? \n\n- Yes There are to many deaths and wrongs happening today..People are getting robbed or killed for useless reasons.\n- People aren't being punished enough.  They get a life sentence to jail but it seems like they get out after 30!\n-  Peoples cases are just stupid! the serious cases are put aside for cases about people oweing someone else money for something stupid!
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We are in serious trouble if things don't change.  I think that the way society is headed and the things that we accept now are getting out of control.  Taking God and prayer out of the schools is a step toward our decline.\nWe have gotten away from a nation ruled by the people.  It is now run by special interest groups and lobbyist.  We the people has long been forgotten.