My Own Presidential Debate

Commenting on a post from a few days ago, Matt V asked:

"You mentioned the issues that really matter in this campaign. I have my list...what ones have you thought about?"

The question has been rolling around in my head ever since. If I could set up my own Presidential Debate, with my own list of questions, what would I want them to talk about...

This is what I've come up with so far:

- What should the role of the US be in the world? Do we really want to become the global police patrol? Will it make things any better for the rest of the world? Will it make things any safer for us?

- If we're so sure we're right, how come so many people outside our borders think we're wrong? This is the kind of arrangement that puts us in company with skinheads, freaky religious cults, and the Taliban.

- The US is the greatest polluter of the environment of all. How can we be more responsible with the incredible resources that we have? Remember, "to the one to whom much is given, much will be required..."

- Should we be aborting our children? Is "personal choice" really the most important value?

- With so much money in our economy, why are our schools closing down?

- With so much money in our economy, why is it so difficult to make sure everyone gets good health care?

- With so much money in our economy, and so little for the important stuff, you have to start wondering where it's all going. Extreme economic stratification can't be a good thing.


And if we've got extra time on the clock...

- Why are we talking so much about homosexuality? Just speaking personally here, I think the idea of gay marriage is just about as ridiculous as an amendment to the Constitution banning gay marriage. But, really, it's a serious question: why are we spending so much time on this subject?

Discuss.