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I attended this forum on Tuesday, January 24, in the special collections library right behind Morris Hall. There were around 20 people total in the discussion, and we had a very balanced, spirited debate. I throughly enjoyed this event because it allowed me to learn a lot about events and ideas that are very important in this time, and it allowed me to hear and learn about a lot of different view points and opinions these controversial ideas. I believe that part of the beauty of UGA is in its diversity, and that ability to have such a diverse mix of people really added to our debate and the experience in general. I believe that the ability to have such a civil and lively conversation is something that will be crucial in mending this split country.

Our discussion and debate focused on the question of “what direction should we take with regard to our national budget?”. This seemingly simple question is complicated by the topics of unemployment, the housing market, natural resources, and foreign affairs. Despite the blow we've taken in the last few years, the US economy is large and still growing, but actions are still needed to speed up this process in order to catch up with our ominous national debt. Our group began to weigh the benefits and tradeoffs of three approaches to this issue. The three approaches were all given in a National Issues Forums issue guide that was handed out and we went through each and debated. I think that events like these are essential to growth of this country. The students of today will be running the country once we graduate, and it is crucial that we understand these controversial political topics in order to be able to discuss and vote in an intelligent manner. I believe that there are not enough young people who are interested and involved in politics, but I am glad that there are events like these that help people like me educate themselves on these matters.

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