P. 2 Complex Topics by Corrie Myers https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1 As a table, come up with at least two complex topics. For each topic, indicate how it is A. Significant in Impact, B. Relevant, and C. Complex en-us 2018-04-10 16:42:06 UTC 2025-12-05 16:10:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Table Fullerton https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914042 -immigration: 
 A) it is a significant reason as to why we have a recent government shutdown
B)this effects many 18-25 year old's who have family in Mexico that now are having a hard time making their way across the border
C) the country is divided on this issue, too many opinions
-Healthcare:
A) affordable care act is being repealed and congress doesn't know how to replace it
B) Affects all people, regardless of age and background. 
C) we are divided as a nation as to how to provide affordable and comprehensive coverage for all

]]> 2019-01-09 17:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914042 Gonzaga https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914146 -Border Wall
it's complex because of the freeze of the government, it's relevant because it affects our country
-China & U.S. Trade Agreement
           As tensions increase and decrease between the two countries, the economy fluctuates.  Job market is affected and as young adults we have to pay attention to how the free enterprise economy is doing. Tensions have been decreasing as of late.


]]> 2019-01-09 17:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914146 California Polytechnic State University- Pomona https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914159 Pollution- it could possibly make our world more dirty and unhealthy. It is complex because a lot of people do it.
Fake News- it is significant because it affects the way we hear about current events. It is complex because there are a lot of fake news sources out there]]> 2019-01-09 17:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914159 Bard College https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914279 -Abortion: 
-It is significant because it is a matter of life and death and there is argument about the morality of it
-It is relevant because there is constant argument about whether or not it is right, and there have been many marches and attacks on planned parenthood and similar places. 
-It is complex because there is ranges of opinions based on different points f views, including religion and morality. 
- Mental health: 
A: Our society has become significantly more stressed and anxious in effort to make the most of their time. 
B: Mental health is often sacrificed, but it is significant because it has the ability to impact any person at any time. C: This is such a complex issue because it can be the root cause for many other issues in our society and its impacts stretch to so many other areas.]]> 2019-01-09 17:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914279 Occidental College https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914463 Obesity
Is a big problem in the United States and is becoming normalized despite the health problems it poses. It is complex because of the millions and millions of Americans suffering from obesity.

Gun Control
This makes sense with the recent mass shootings. Gun control is a highly discussed topic with many sides to the debate.]]> 2019-01-09 17:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914463 CU Boulder https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914486 Gun control
- it is significant because people are having conversations about the 2nd amendment and what it truly means
- it is relevant because there are mass shooting constantly being brought up in the news
- it is complex because people can have all different ranges of opinions on this topic

Legalizing Marijuana
- it is significant because it has medicinal properties that some people do not see as legit
- it is relevant because more and more states are having a discussion on the legalizing of it
- it is complex because people can use it in the wrong while others may need it for a legitimate reason]]> 2019-01-09 17:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914486 Long Beach https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914501 Mental Health
  -Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide have a large impact on many people around the world
  - In today's day and age many people are affected by mental health diseases/disorders
- Mental health issues are hard to diagnose, treat, and address.
Electoral College
People want to change the process to elect the president. Two nominees have been granted office even though they received majority vote over the U.S. 
In today's day and age people are starting to draft amendments to adopt a new process to elect the president and eliminate the Electoral College. 
The Electoral College issue is complex because people want to remove a government process that has existed since the 18th century.
]]> 2019-01-09 17:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914501 Rice Owls https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914810 -Opioid Crisis
Around 100 people die everyday from prescription and non prescription drugs. Drugs are still a taboo topic.
-Transgender Rights
Some states are allowing people to choose a third gender (nonbinary) on their birth certificate.
-Electoral College
Discussion has started about possibly abolishing the electoral college. ]]> 2019-01-09 17:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914810 PLNU https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914861 - abortion
-It is significant because a loss of life is involved and many argue whether it should be illegal or not. 
-It is relevant to many younger people, and this can be seen through heavy debate within the last presidential election.
-Debated on many times. 

-Abstinence vs safe sex education
-It is significant because many do or don't want safe sex being taught to their children in school. This also has to do with religious beliefs in some cases. 
-It is relevant to us because it is debated upon and very controversial. Many people have different views and this affects their ideals on whether this should or should not be taught. 
-Controversial and debated upon within schools. ]]> 2019-01-09 17:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318914861 Cal State San Marcos https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318915043 - Sexual Assault
It's rarely talked about and many people experience this issue
-Self Appearance
A lot of people go through trying to "fit in" or they need to look a certain way

]]> 2019-01-09 17:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cmyers10/7m4isft440h1/wish/318915043