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?