Democrats

Nathan Oates

Soc-101

Activity Assignment #6

I chose to take the side of the Democrats. Five important issues that I believe to be important are the economy, health care, energy independence, national security, and education. The views of the Democrats on each of these are as follows.

Education- Their agenda includes expanding opportunity for a quality education for every child and making college more affordable. They also would like to expand Pell grants and make college tuition tax deductible.

National Security- Their agenda on national security supports a comprehensive national defense that is strong, tough and smart, honors the sacrifices of our troops, their families and veterans, and includes enactment of the 9/11 Commission recommendations. They will protect Americans at home and lead the world by telling the truth to our troops, our citizens and our allies. They believe in a strong national defense that is both tough and smart, recognizing that homeland security begins with hometown security.

Economy- They signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will save or create 3.5 million new jobs. They make critical investments in our infrastructure and give 95 percent of working Americans a tax cut. They have a new housing program that has stabilized the market, preventing more foreclosures and helping millions more re-finance at historically low mortgage rates. The administration is also moving forward with its plan to get credit flowing again to businesses and families, and to reform our regulatory system so we have a set of 21st century rules to match 21st century financial markets. Also by making bold and wise investments in healthcare, energy and education, and restoring fiscal accountability to government spending, they will cut costs for American families and businesses, create good jobs that can’t be shipped overseas, give our children the education they need to be competitive in the global marketplace and leave our grandchildren a...