Writing Our Future

Ellen Shelton Tupelo High School

"The participating class will be eleventh grade English composition students from small city of 40,000. This project will be part of a year long analysis of argumentation and current events."

Who Cares? by R

Countless Americans are going day to day without proper medical care although we live in a society built upon helping one another.

Issues: Health Care
What really matters. by B.B.

The president will face decisions on many issues as soon as he assumes his position in office. He must decide what to tackle first, such as the all-important education topic or the economy

Issues: Economy, Education
What are you going to do for us? by S.

With a struggling economy and a contradictory war, the next president is taking control of one of the most difficult times our country has faced. What do you think they are? Read on.

Issues: War, Economy
What About Our Education. by D

Our stuggling education system is a major point in this election. But it is overshadowed by many other issues. We need to focus more on our education system because the kids that are in school now will make up the majority of our country later. Immigration is also a huge issue during this election. Both candidates need to find a way to solve this problem.

Views on the Issues by sw    

My letter to the President is expressing the need to either keep or change the issues of Health Care and the War on Iraq.

Two of the Many Inconceivable Conundrums by Will

Iraq and energy are two of the most important issues facing our new president.

Issues: Iraq, Gas Prices
The Prices of Education and Gas by J

The cost of a good education is a major issue in our country. Its of just college, it's high school too. Energy prices, including gas, also puts families in a situation to do without other things that they might want.

The Necessities by A

Educational funding and economic issues haven't been discussed as much as they should be. These are two very important issues yet they are not being taken seriously, this needs to change.

The Land of the Free? by A.

With troops fighting hard for our country in Iraq, I know we're the 'Home of the Brave'. But are we really the 'Land of the Free'?

The Home of the Brave by R

The Future President of the United States must win the war in Iraq, cut taxes permanently, and not allow same sex marriage. By doing these things, we hopefully will return our country to greatness.

The Future of our Nation by RR

Abortion and education affect every American in more ways than one. By addressing and solving the problems to these massive issues, our country will slowly but surely get on smoother path.

Issues: Education, Abortion
The Economy and the War in Iraq by K

We should first fix our economy, so that we can get out of debt, and have enough money to fix these other problems. We should look into better sources of energy, and look more into hybrid vehicles. We also need to stop the war in Iraq, and get our troops and money out of the country.

Issues: Economy, Energy, Iraq War
The Cost of War by J.P.F.

The conflict in Iraq has been debated upon for years, so many have their hands tied up pointing fingers that nothing is being done. There is nothing progressive about this war and the American, as well as World economy, is beginning to feel the repercussions.

Issues: Iraq, Economy
The Change Needed by P

Abortion and Iraq are issues that need to be addressed.

Issues: Iraq, Abortion
Proper Health for an Ailing Country by A.

Health care is vital to the heartbeat of America--literally. Funds for health care, research for new cures, the malpractice of doctors, and your involvement all play a vital role in an effective health care program.

Issues: Health Care
Perfectly Not Healthy by M

Our future president has many issues to handle when elected into office, but until this point I did not know how many there actually were. Health care has became one of my biggest concerns for the president.

Issues: Health Care
Our Nation's Health Care and Energy Crisis by L.W.

Health Care and energy are two important issues that our nation is facing. The cost of health insurance is steadily rising while there are millions who cannot afford it, causing some to decide to go without. On the other hand, our economy is suffering from energy shortages and we should be looking for ways to prevent it or preserve them.

Issues: Energy, Health Care
Our Nation Needs Your Help Mr.President by S.M.

During this election, there have been two issues that seem to have been downplayed by the media as "unimportant". However, these issues seem to be developing into a crisis. The two major topics that I feel are vital to our nation, at this point and time is, education and the Iraq war.

Our Future Is In Your Hands by T.

The main point of my letter is for the President to focus on a better education for us. It is written to show how I feel about Education, and what stands should be taken to make it better.

Issues: Education
Oh my, what shall we do?: Iraq War and the Energy Crisis by M.

Our country today is facing problems with the war in Iraq and the current energy crisis. We must take action on both of these issues immediately if substancial changes are to be made for the better of our country now and the future. The choices we make on these issues not only affect our country but ultimately the entire world.

Issues: Iraq And Energy
My Views on the Economy and Iraq War by Brandon

My Views on the Economy and Iraq War

Issues: Iraq War, Economy
My life depends on this; Our lives depend on this. by J.

Education and Health Care are both important issues concerning the 2008 Presidential election. Should our nation use charter schools? Virutal schools? Both? Should the state of our nation's students be reprimanded for not scoring well on state's standerized test? These issues are most important in our country. Also, Health care presents a importance towards our country's future in medical care. The care of the elderly is decreasing due to lack of funding by the goverment, which ties into our low based economy. What must we do to attract attention towards these issues?

My Family's "Curse" by M

To many families in the United States health care is an important issue. My family happens to be one of them. Ultimately, health care is crucial to every citizen of the nation.

Issues: Health Care
My Crucial Concerns by John G

The purpose of this work is to talk about my key concerns as an American citizen. Some of the issues brought up are education, energy, and plans for the future. One of the problems we are being faced with is the lack of importance being put on education and the energy crisis we have been pushing aside for too long.

Land of Opportunity by KNH

Although there are many issues that the next president needs to address, the three that I believe are the most important are education, moral issues, and the struggling economy.

It's Time for a Change by J.C.

The point that try to share in my letter is a better health care plan. The price for health insurance is rising fast and it is becoming ridiculous. Also, I talk openly about the importance of education and how it has been pushed aside in this election by both parties. Neither candidates have strong education platforms. From my letter, I know the President will get right on making sure all children have quality education and reducing the price for health insurance.

It's All Perspective by Patrick H

MY personal views and ideas about Healtch Care and the Economy

Issues: Economy, Health Care
Issues in America Today by L

I wrote this essay to inform the future President and the people of America of certain issues our country is facing today. Abortion and the Iraq War are both critical topics that need to be handled correctly. In this essay, I thoroughly describe my opinion about these situations and the need for their improvement.

Issues at Home by B.

With all of the issues surfacing in this election, we often neglect the issues at home. While our foreign affairs are important, domestic issues are much more central to our everyday lifes.

Is Immigration A Problem? by BJ

Immigration is often overlooked, but it affects our country.

Issues: Immigration
Important Issues for the Next President by T.P.

Illegal immigration and energy are two very important issues for the next President of the United States to focus on. Both of these problems require large amounts of concentration to be fixed and require careful planning and strategies that work.

Ignored Issues by A

Our nation needs to focus on the issues of energy and abortion. Although swept to the side, I consider both to be very important factors in the upcoming election.

Issues: Abortion, Energy
Help the Struggling Middle Class Families by C

Struggling middle class families need help on increasing energy bills and gas prices.

Issues: Gas Prices, Energy
Head On or Hide by Bill

There are many mixed opinions on the solution to the War on Terror. Many people believe that we should just withdraw all of our troops, but there is a reason we are there. Until we complete our original goal we should no withdraw our troops. Bush's plan is a difficult, but if we complete it the world will be a much better place.

Issues: War On Terror
Focus on Immigration by R

This is a vital time for change in America, and one issue is immigration. Something needs to be done!

Issues: Immigration
Energy Explosion! by J

Nuclear energy is a safe, efficient, and economic path toward energy independence.

Issues: Nuclear Energy
Education: The Lifeblood of America by L

Education needs to be better organized and funded to keep America great.

Issues: Education
Education and the Cost of Living by W

education & energy

Issues: Education
Discrimination and Crisis by E

Discrimination and war are impacting our society in a negative way on a daily basis. These problems need to be addressed and changed immediately.

Deserving of Excellence by T.

The American people are worthy of having the best of both worlds, quality and quantity, when it comes to health care. Also, the growing rate of malpractice of medical doctors must go down to improve standards. If a system of readily available, detailed reviews were combined with equal access to care our country would be further down the road of excellence.

Issues: Health Care
Democracy- All or Nothing by L.

Our democracy's founding principles provide basic rights for all people, yet many of America's citizens are being smothered by a government that does not allow one to marry their chosen partner.

Issues: Gay Rights
Crucial Decisions Of The Next President by Hunter

Correcting the issues that are currently plaguing the United States is a currently problem that needs to be addressed by the the next president. Issues such as the economy, education, and the war are problems that are becoming dangerous risks to the future of our country. The next president has to correct this enormous dilemma because the future of the United States is in turmoil.

Issues: Iraq, Education, Economy
Civil Strife or Tranquil Living : Future President, You Choose. by Stephen

Education and the War on Terror have affected many lives, but with the right reforms and changes we can succeed on both fronts.

Are You Really Ready? by Matt

This piece's purpose is to hopefully strike a match in the next president's mind and heart in terms of health care and gas prices.

Issues: Healthcare, Economy
Are we as smart as we think we are? by B

The isssues of education and our economy are very dear to me because they affect everyone of our lives. Whether the issues is how we are educated or how we heat our homes ultimately effects some aspect of our lives.

Issues: Education, Energy
An Oily Economy by V.

The economy and the current oil situation are interrelated. As America lacks efficient energy sources and relies on foreign fuel for its cars, gas prices have skyrocketed. In turn, Americans have less money to buy most things that are necessary because of the increasing amount of money going towards gas.

Issues: Economy, Energy
A Country of Prosperity by M.

The options to improve our country are obvious: Many issues such as Immigration, Health care, and the Iraq War are affecting the American citizens. Mr. President, we need a change!

"Time for Action" by K

Is this not the time for action? As President of The United States, it is vital to begin to work on important issues in America. Health care and national security are two such issues that need to be addressed. I am from a family of doctors and am concerned about the impact your decisions will have on my family as far as health care is concerned. Even so, national security affects every household drastically in the entire nation.