The Single Most Important Political Issue

"As the nation approaches its 57th Presidential Election, we're asking the future leaders of this country, students, to define the single most important political issue in this election. Tell us not only what that issue is, but also tell us why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority?"

The single most important political issue in this upcoming election is the inequality between the rich and poor. This issue includes much more than just the vast separation between the rich and poor, but includes the lack of jobs being created along with the poor economy. The rich have continued to get richer, while the poor of this country continue to get poorer and poorer. Poverty is a problem that affects us all, but at the present time it seems to only be an issue for some and not everyone in this country as a whole. Poverty brings a whole host of other problems and without finding some solutions in this upcoming election to the inequalities that exist for the "haves" and "have-nots" this country is in for a lot more trouble than it already is presently.

The fact that the wealth in this country is being controlled by a very small number of people is a scary thought. Those who do not have access to money, in turn, lack a lot of power and the resources to help them get out of their present situation. I know this sort of thing first hand as I have been working with various homeless populations for the past five years. I am working on my education to help those in need more and more. Unfortunately, the large gap between the rich and poor makes it very challenging for any real change to occur. The disparity has become too great to be stopped by just a few people who care about the poor and disenfranchised. Something must be done.

This country truly is only as strong as its weakest person. That being said, the most important issue is the massive inequalities that exist between the rich and the poor. There is a crucial need for serious changes that can help transform this country and give hope to the next generation.

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