preview

Political Issues In The United States

Decent Essays
Open Document

There are a wide variety of political issues and different opinions on how to go about them. The issues most important to me are immigration, education, gun control, healthcare, and defense. These topics have always been a big in politics and different parties have different views and approaches on how they would want to resolve these issues. Since Donald Trump took office, immigration especially has become a big issue because Trump represents the Republican party and we have been a Democratic society. Both parties have different views on each subject. I agree with either one depending on the issue but I also have my own opinions as well. Republicans believe they need national security to keep out illegal immigrants or create a system where …show more content…

Republicans believe in a restructuring of higher education that will leave more students equipped for their desired fields. They also believe in limiting the federal government in our education system and to expel student loans or private loans. However, Democratic views on education include tax benefits and reformed financial aid programs for college tuition, saving and creating more teaching jobs, expand education options for low-income youth, and revamping standardized testing to test more complex skills. I agree with the Republican party to simply get rid of student loans and private loans because I’ve personally encountered many people, years after they graduate, still be in debt from their student loans. I also believe in the Democratic party striving to put college within reach of every student by providing many financial aid programs. Ultimately, I agree with the Republican party to expel student loans/private loans all together but also believe in the Democratic way to create opportunities for every student to attend …show more content…

They hope to create better enforcement on existing laws especially improving and strengthen their background check system. They also want to reauthorize assault weapons ban and close the gun show loophole, to reduce the chance of these weapons to be in the wrong hands. Republican believe in the Constitution, that the American people have the right to bear firearms. I agree with the Democratic party with the assault weapons ban. However, I believe that guns should not be accessible to anybody besides our military. From experience living in South Korea where guns are extremely illegal, crime isn’t a big issue. Not even Korean police have guns to withdraw at their disposal. In my opinions, banning guns all around will improve crime rate and create a safer environment for the health of the American

Get Access