Racism: Yes racism still exist. It is just quietly done and is not socially acceptable anymore. Many of the older generation is where we need change. Children are to taught hate just like they are taught to fear. If the older generation was willing to stand up and say it was wrong then it will stop
Taxes: Taxes need to be fair whether you have children or not. When I was 21 years old I was really struggling and just knew I could get help from my tax return. I was told that because I had no kids and not married that getting money back was not going to happen. I think the IRS should not make it easier for single mothers with kids than they make it for a single person
Police brutality: I think it is unfair that .ittle is done to police when they kill someone. They get put on a PAID leave of absence. Not saying that all police killings are wrong but I believe it their punishments were harsher for killing people with out weapons they wouldn't be so quick to pull the trigger.
Economy: the economy has still not gotten back on track. I believe a lot of that has to do with what the government spends their money on! It amazes me the amount of women who are able to work sit on welfare! It's really a shame that our country is in debt and if they would just look closely on what they spend money on then there wouldn't be so many issues
School course: I believe that after a person finished high school they should not have to take certain classes to get into their degree courses. If they wouldn't have to pay for those classes their tuition would be lower. I think that it's all a gimmick to get more money out of a student.
Immigration: I have no issue with immigrants coming to America because I understand them wanting a better life. I don't agree that they should have to pay taxes but not. E considered a citizen. I believe that if they pay taxes they should be allowed to be citizens as well
Grants for immigrants: I think it is unfair that there are grants for immigrants to open businesses that are not available to us as Americans. We are citizens yet we can't get as much help as them. I think they should make it equal for all people to get the grants
Laws for Felons: once a person. Has paid their de to to society they should be able to get a second chance. After a person is a felon they almost have no chances to have a normal life. There should be a time limit on it so that they can live their lives

This was a very interesting list, I didn't even really think about all of the social issues when I wrote mine! Definitely gave me some things to think about. Also the layout to your blog is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHey Bridgett! Your blog post was very different than mine, http://cxgoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/worlds-biggest-problems.html. I think it’s interesting how you approached your list because it looks like you focused on problems that the U.S. faces, while I focused on more third world problems. I agree with you that prison sentences are handled poorly in the U.S.; because it’s very common to see two people, charged with the same crime, get very different sentences. I also have a problem with parole for good behavior, I’m not against it, I just find it hard to understand when someone gets out of prison before half of his or her sentence is up because of good behavior.
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