Holiday Memory

Describe your most vivid childhood "Holiday" memory. Explain its significant impact on you. What are you thankful for this holiday season?

With Liberty and Justice for All

Is the legal system we have in the U.S. a fair one or not? Explain your answer with specific examples.

Why Are We As a Society so Rude?

Why are we as a society so rude?
It's a serious national problem that has been going on for way too long! What has happened to common courtesy? Parking spot thieves, people who answer their cell phones anytime and anywhere…Americans are fed up! Being rude can actually hurt our quality of life. It’s quite sad, that we kind of live in a microwave society. Buy now, pay later. We want the children to be the best. Push your way through life. Push and shove if you want to reach the top. Walk over people.
Do you agree or disagree with this sentiment? Explain the reasons why.

Race

Do you think America has made significant progress in race relations in recent years?
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0JpRX2EJL7k

Saturday Night Live Satire

Election Day

Get out and vote! Let your voice be heard!

Money Changes Everything

When every dollar counts, parents are having to say no…when all they've ever said is yes. Has your outlook/habits with regards to money changed in this country's economic decline?
In this troubling economic time, is it important for parents to discuss their finances with their children? Should children know how much money their parents make?
How has the recent decline in the economy affected your outlook on your future?
job prospects?

Power of Change

If you had the ultimate political power to change ( 3 ) things in our society (scientific, global, social, etc.), what would they be?
How would you implement these changes? Explain your answers.

Technology

How has the advance in technology become a burden in today's society?
Is it truly helping or hurting us as a society?
Should people be allowed to text message freely at school? at work?
Explain your position.

American Dream

How do you define the "American Dream"? Which presidential candidate's agenda/policies would better serve this dream? Explain your answer.

Privacy Issue

Do colleges have the right to look at the social-networking sites of applicants? Why or why not? How careful are you about what you post on Facebook or Myspace?

See Wall Street Journal Article below
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122170459104151023.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Your "Dream" Future

If you could choose anything....."skies the limit".....for your future career path, what would you choose? Explain the potential obstacles that might stand in your way of attaining this "dream."

Good Writing

Define good writing. What qualities make it good?