These are moral issues that relate to government. They illustrate a lack of adherence to such moral principles as honesty, integrity, and fidelity to the American people. Politicians seems more committed to raising money to finance their next election effort than making decisions for the benefit of the country. Many seem to be "selling" their votes to lobbyists who are more than willing to make fat contributions to their election funds.

Is it any wonder that many citizens today are disillusioned with government? There is a significant number of citizens who believe they can do nothing to control taxes and excessive spending. They have lost faith in government and believe a government "of the people, for the people, and by the people" is out of their control.

Abortion is perhaps the most emotionally charged issue there is. There are those who assert that life begins at the moment of conception. Others claim that life begins at birth. The government seems to support recreational sex, even for high school students, and abortions when sex results in pregnancy. Where do you stand?	18 Week Old Fetus
	It Sure Looks Like a Baby

It takes almost a million dollars to win a U.S. House seat and several million dollars to win a Senate seat. How do candidates get this money and where is their allegiance after receiving it? Corporate and organizational lobbies give candidates money, host them on extravagant outings, and fly them around the country and the world. Does this money buy loyalty? If the candidate needs more money, what do you think? Congressman George Miller indicated to then Speaker Gingrich, "The public has lost confidence in government in large part because they do not believe that decisions are made in their best interest, but rather in the interest of the highest contributor."

Congress has played fast and loose with budget numbers. Many trust funds have nothing in them but IOUs that are payable by future tax payers while the money that should be in the funds has been spent.

The Social Security system is not financially sound. The number of workers paying into the system is decreasing while the number of people who expect to receive benefits will increase dramatically. What should be done to save the system?

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) have resulted in many manufacturing jobs moving from the United States to developing nations as well as excessive pollution and child labor abuses. All with the blessings and financial support of the American people. Here's what you need to know about these programs.

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