U.S. Foreign/Domestic Issues

What is the most important policy, foreign or domestic, affecting Americans your age?

 The most important domestic policy affecting American citizens around my age is the problem of guns and gun control. Not only guns, but all different types of firearms have become a large issue in our country, and the government has not made any major changes to the law of who can possess weapons. This issue most affects teens and high schoolers, due to the large amount of school shootings and homicides that happen on school campuses. Unfortunately, many schools have faced the issue of weapon attacks during school hours (usually even by a student), and we have not seen many acts taken on by districts or the government. Though most schools are not super worried about this happening on their campus, it serves as a threat hanging above everyone. For reference, at a local high school, there was recently a homicide attack during school hours. It seemed to be well planned and thought out, and now completely changes other’s views about the school. With the government not acting on anything, or changing any rules, it gives room for more, similar situations, and overall serves as an issue our country should be dealing with.

Which current foreign or domestic policy do you feel is the worst for America at this time?

Currently, the foreign policy which is the worst for America is the situation between Hamas and Israel. It is not the war and conflict itself, but the U.S. involvement with their situation will not benefit us, and just puts the U.S. under more possible danger and worry. Even though the war between Israel and Hamas is not a new topic, America and our government should stay quiet with the “sides” being taken, and worry about all the domestic issues in our country. This situation can easily be connected to any drama happening in the teen years of life. Just like America should mind its own business, students should focus on themselves and their friends, rather than getting involved with irrelevant people in their life. In either situation, leaving the two troubled parties be and letting them solve the problem they created is the only way to let their relationship heal, change, and innovate. With everything already happening, the U.S. involvement with the Israel and Hamas war is a huge foreign issue, and has a negative impact on the U.S. as a country.