With America being such a diverse country, there is a multitude of issues that affect Americans. However, with so many issues, an average American only has time to care deeply about a few that he/she feels affects him/her greatly. After much thought, I was able to narrow it down to about fours issues that essentially make or break a candidate for me. Before I can decide on a candidate, as an informed citizen, I need to know his/her position on federal spending, poverty & welfare programs, civil & human rights, and social security reform. If I have to see my hard-earned cash from two jobs go to the federal government for taxes, then I would like to know what programs it is spending my money on. The budget is a big issue for me, like many Americans. In this economy, where money pinching is a necessity, it is important to see that my money is going towards programs that I find beneficial. For example, I believe that NASA and the defense budget should be cut. I believe the majority of tax money should go towards benefitting the poor, elderly, and disabled. Furthermore, I see civil and human rights as an important issue not only for our nation but also as a global community. Sadly many women today in and out of the United States are sold into prostitution and I believe we should protect these women's rights as human beings. Futhermore, corresponding with government spending, I worry about social security and how it should be reformed. The nation is in grave debt and I see my tax dollars going to waste for social security that I will never benefit from through this current plan. It definitely needs to be revised in order for the security of the current labor force to protected in their elder years.
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