Do you think the war is the most important issue in America right now why or why not?
477983
No,  But it should be.\n\nAny time we are at war it should be the most important issue until it's over.\n\nIt's a life and death thing.
520886
America....it would definately be number 1. Why? Because we are a divided people no matter what other people from other counries believe. See, that's where the problems stands. No one sees all American people. The news only shows you what it wants to. We as a country are in big time trouble. We have a ton of issues. Until we get our voices heard as a people we will continue to have problems.
643074
The war is wrong no matter who supported it. Besides, you can get yourself into a half-baked idea and later realize it was foolish. That's the real problem with what's going on; we refuse to pull out and spare American lives and resources.
1025148
I don't think it will matter that much, especially since we are at war right now.
791956
I'd say one of the most pressing issues would include the US occupation of Iraq.  I'm sure you can find lots of historical data and speculations about the future conclusion.
773760
And you have forgotten the point that the country goes 1.5billion (I believe) dollars into debt every day.\nOh yes. And the fact that it isn't even a war. It's a conflict. Does anyone remember the last conflict? VIETNAM.\nI'd vote for my democratic, if not radical, candidates for this coming election if only I were old enough to vote.
1067848
There isn't a country that is more important than any other one, because a country is comprised of people. If I were to say that my country, America, is the most important, then essentially I'd be saying that the people who live in America are more important than those of any other country. Which, of course, is silly!
899094
Good question, I am 60 and no longer have to worry about the draft, however I think it should be limited to true national emergency such as a world war. The Vietnam war was a time of turmoil, many protest surrounding the draft. This is what will happen again as the Iraqi war is not an issue which very many people in this country embrace. Time to write your congressmen and tell them your feelings on this important issue.
1013372
Here are some reasons\n!) Not anough Americans even know about the war and why we are there.\n\n2) The media keeps hitting us up with all these "important" things like gay marriages, burning of the flag, and Brad breaking up with Jen ( like all that important). \n\n3) I dont think the government really wants us to concentrate on the war.  If Americans do, they would have to give us  "more" reasons why we are there (If ya didnt know the reason keeps changing and distractions keep comming like the other one Bush talked about, about going to Mars).
330388
If you are an American it is important, because we live here and raise our children here. If we better the country we better ourselves.
393271
My greatest fear is that this war will suck up so much of our resources, i.e, money, soldiers, aid, ect.  I also fear that others will attack us because we will be so consumed by it.  I think America's time as a superpower is coming to an end. England used to be the greatest country, now they don't have as much.  Another thing I am afraid of is that people will get the wrong idea about democracy.  You can not force it on people who don't want anything to do with it.  That is not what democracy is about.  I don't want the soldiers to be treated like the Vietnam vets.  My husband was in the service and was called a baby killer, in our own town, a couple of years ago.  He didn't even go to Iraq!  There are also POW's who are taking down there flags because they are getting beat up by other Americans.  I am afraid this war will tear this country apart.  Sorry about rambling, but those are my fears.
1187373
personally I think we have more important things to worry about like poverty, war, healthcare, the economy, issues facing everyday Americans.  Gay marriage... let gay people get married, who I dont understand why its such a big deal who marries whom.  Its a "throw away" issue used to distract people from bigger problems
815240
The occupation in Iraq and more Americans dying.\nAnything else is a smoke screen issue to deflect attention away from this... Republican bag of tricks.
52360
Absolutely. It is getting better every day.  That's not to say there won't be work ahead. \n\nWe had a presence in Japan and Germany for decades after WWII.  \n\nThe US didn't just peacefully decide we wanted independence and draft a constitution over a beer one afternoon.\n\nIt will take work on our part and that of the Iraqis to get it where they want it to be. They are an independent state and we need to help them get on their feet then withdraw as much as possible while still ensuring stability in the region.\n\nThose that listen to the mainstream media only hear the bad news that makes good headlines. I encourage them to create informed opinions by talking to those that have been on the ground in Iraq, lived with the Iraqis, and helped out. You might also want to investigate other sources of news that's not as biased.
1076064
America has real problems and yes the undocumented WORKERS had become a scapegoat to the real problems which this country is facing :\n\n- the war on iraq : a war which seems to be eternal and meaningless . it is a fact that most iraquies do not like Americans or their precense in their country , they think that the only interest of Americans is their petrolium and just feel as stuck whit Americans like Americans feel whit them .\n\n- global warming : another huge issue which has been ignore by the bush administration and in fact has been atack as a real issue when every nation on the world knows it needs to be fix and that America is the main cause of this problem \n\n- the huge debt : one of the biggest problems and the one which will have the most lasting efects in America a country which bush recieved whit a record in money ( if anyone still wants to deny this i would like to remind u this is the reason why bush started to give money to his rich friends was the record money which he recieved , money which he did not produce ) and has rapidly become just another country where the richers is richer and the poor need to do as much as they can to survive .\n\nso are the immigrants the scape goat ? once again yes they are .
521499
I've been dealing with the issues for over 10 years. Why is it now coming up with the rest of you because it is at a critical mass and it has become a major problem. Economically, Socially and Culturally. It is effecting the quality of life in this country and threatening our future as a sovereign nation. Simple as that.
1071851
i think its a difficult issue. i think that we are in the war for the wrong reasons, but i think the war is necessary. the us being on a different continent than most major wars has always been torn between getting involved and isolationism. we dont always make the right call. i think that the people in iraq and the surrounding regions needed help. needed military assistance. not to make way for democracy or any of that crap. but because of massive human rights violations. thats not why we got into the war of course, but its certainly a beneficial side effect. the us didnt get into WWII to liberate the concentration camps, and stop the slaughter of innocent people all over europe, but again, a positive side effect. so maybe it doesnt matter what reason we go in for, as long as the right thing gets done. the civilian casualties are appalling. but they are mostly due to the iraqi insurgency. of course the iraqi insurgency would not have happened if we hadnt gotten involved, because their aims were being accomplished by saddam hussein. and they'll be there when we leave. i dont know that the middle east is actually a good place for democracy. they evolved differently than america and europe. they may require a different form of government. in the end i dont care. the people will decide, and it will be bloody and violent, as it always is. most really important decisions are. but i think its probably time we got out. but as long as we helped people who needed it, maybe its not such a bad thing we got involved. and before you ask, yes i believe that our next stop should be darfour, and the other places in africa where appalling genocide is taking place. it seems we cant win. some countries tell us to mind our own business. others ask us where the hell we were when they were in trouble. like i said. its complex. i dont think theres a right answer.