Fickle Society

Our society just jumps from one issue to another without even completing one task. I find it very interesting how we all just go with the flow. Everyone gets in an uproar over one situation, and as soon as something else pops up we forget about our previous struggles or debates. For example. During our last Presidential debate the hot topic was the war in Iraq or terrorism. There was an out cry from the public, and it was the main issue that every candidate had to tackle if they wanted to be taken seriously. Now the hot topic is the economy, but its not like we have resolved our problems with Iraq or terrorism. What does this mean? Do the people care more about what is happening in our country now instead of the longevity of our social climate? How do our political representatives complete task if we as a people have Attention Deficit Disorder about the current issues. I remember when I was younger and not so into politics hearing about abortion and how that was an hot topic. The candidates hardly ever talk about this issue, but nothing has really been resolved. There is still debate over Roe vs. Wade as well as the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, but it is not what people are concerned with anymore so we have simply moved on. Have we moved on from the war as well. Sure the candidates talk about how they would deal with the war once they are in office, but will they really deal with it if it is not at the forefront of our minds. Obama wants to slowly remove the troops where as McCain wants to send in more to occupy Iraq, but none of this matters now that we are in a recession. So forget about the the war, abortion or stem cell research, it is time to get money back in to the pockets of Americans. I think the U.S. needs a giant dose of Ritalin so that we can focus and actually get things accomplished.