After reading that over 4 trillion dollars has been spent on the Iraq war I begin get angry and to wonder about all the other areas that that money could have been applied to. Improving education and building more schools. Creating better lives of low income families. Making it possible to be self sufficient when it comes to our reliance on oil. If the money exists, why aren't we using it for better things- like really improving the quality of life for us all. I caucused this year and I vote responsibly- I want to do more. The catch- I feel so small in this huge world; this world full of people who can make a difference if they just banded together. The protesters in the 60's, those that marched in Alabama in the 50's... THEY made a difference. Currently I feel as if people are too lazy and unwilling to rock the boat out of fear. If we're fearful of our government- hasn't we then be failed by the system? Students in a Bronx highschool discussing politics, race and the upcoming election (Barack Obama heavy)