Keeping the Eye on the Political Ball

More often than not, our average voter concentrates on the charisma or distastefulness of political candidates while losing sight of crucial issues.  In simple terms, our nation displays a polarized view on a number of key issues:  Do we need a balanced budget amendment, or can we continue to increase the national debt?  Do we stop undocumented immigration and then grant amnesty, or grant amnesty and then stop undocumented immigration?  Is the answer to inferior education more money or school choice?  Do we use natural gas to gain energy self-sufficiency and a cleaner environment, or ban fracking?  Do we first demand a level playing field in international trade or continue to sign free-trade agreements?  On and on, to be or not to be, that is the question?