This past Tuesday night, five candidates hit the stage for the democratic debate hosted by CNN and Facebook. Everyone in the audience lit their joints and strapped into their priuses, preparing themselves for the next two and some-odd hours of political banter.

The debate actually covered a lot of noteworthy issues, which showed that the candidates actually care about the well-being of the American people. Topics ranged from the legalization of marijuana to candidates' stance on gun control and social justice.

Here are five memorable moments from the debate

1. The Email Scandal

If you're an American citizen and own a television or computer, you've probably heard about the Hillary Clinton email scandal. It has been one of the main controversies surrounding Clinton's campaign and it will most likely haunt her into the foreseeable future. However, after dismissing the question proposed by moderator Anderson Cooper about Clinton's poor judgment surrounding the email problem, an unlikely ally stepped forward. Senator Bernie Sanders put this controversy in a John Cena chokehold by stating, "Let me say something that might not be great politics, but I think the secretary is right...the American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails!" This consequently brought about a standing ovation by the audience and a mutual understanding between Sanders and Clinton that ended in a supportive handshake. I wanted them to do a chest bump but apparently that's not professional. Pfft, politics.

2. Jim Webb

For those of you who tuned in, Webb's candidacy proved to be no more than vestigial. It's no secret that the debate was actually the Hillary and Bernie show. It seemed as if every question only asked for the stance of either of those two candidates, leaving the other three in the dust. Lincoln Chafee and Martin O'Malley hung out and waited their turn, sipping on fruity drinks with umbrellas in them while Jim Webb was having nothing short of a conniption over his speaking time. He managed to turn the debate into a debate with Anderson Cooper, complaining that his reduced speaking time was unfair. While he's not wrong, his petty comments toward Cooper hurt his image. Instead of a presidential candidate, Webb seemingly regressed into a five-year-old child whose siblings got more dino nuggets than he did. It was sort of painful to watch. Also, can we talk about his response to Anderson Cooper's question of: "Which person are you proudest to have made an enemy of?" Unlike others on the stage who mentioned Wall Street, the NRA, the Republican party and the coal lobby, Webb said, "I'd have to say the enemy soldier that threw the grenade that wounded me...but he’s not around to talk to."

It was a funny idea in theory, but his delivery was very off. Instead of coming across as clever and lighthearted, his joke seemed awkward, and to be honest, just plain weird.

The audience's reaction to Webb in general:

3. Planned Parenthood

There's been huge controversy surrounding Planned Parenthood, such that Republicans in the house of representatives want to make budget cuts that will inevitably have a negative affect on millions of women nationwide. Despite the blatant facts surrounding the positives of Planned Parenthood, members of the US are still convinced that it is a 24 hour abortion service that spews out fetuses onto a conveyor belt into the pits of Hell. But I'm not here to rant about that. Hillary Clinton defended Planned Parenthood when asked about paid family leave. She stated, "They don't mind having big government to interfere with a woman's right to choose and to try to take down Planned Parenthood. They're fine with big government when it comes to that. I'm sick of it." So basically, Hillary has zero chill, but for good reason.

Learn more about Planned Parenthood by visiting its website and reading more on the controversy surrounding the organization.

4. The Black Lives Matter question

"Do black lives matter or do all lives matter?" Bernie Sanders immediately responded with no hesitation, "Black lives matter" and continued on to discuss topics that plague our nation such as mass incarceration and institutional racism. Sanders even went as far to discuss Sandra Bland, effectively captivating Black Lives Supporters across the nation. Martin O'Malley, who previously in the year was quoted as saying "all lives matter," stated plainly that black lives matter and that the lives of people of color have been routinely undervalued in America. Hillary, however, chimed in about racial inequality but did not state her answer to the topic in question. Though she proposed a "New Deal" for people of color, Clinton's white feminism has routinely run her into corners throughout her candidacy and this was evident during this portion of the debate, ultimately making her fall short in the area of race and criminal justice.

What about Chafee and Web? Well, they weren't even asked to comment on this issue. Chafee just stood there like a crossing guard that is stationed primarily at elementary schools and Webb, well, he was just standing there thinking about that guy he killed.

5. Gun Control

In light of recent (and not so recent) events, gun control was a huge topic during the debate. Year after year, America has suffered from an incredible amount of casualties due to gun violence, and the Umpqua school shooting that occurred earlier this month sparked a topic of discussion that pitted candidates against each other in really the only heated debate of the evening. When asked if Sanders was "tough enough" on gun control, Clinton and O'Malley were quick to jump in and roast the senator of Vermont on the immunity policies that he voted for. Both Clinton and O'Malley touched upon the massive amounts of lives that have been lost since the Newtown shooting in 2012, and O'Malley even went as far as mentioning that there was a member of the audience whose daughter passed away in the Aurora movie theater shooting. Essentially, Sanders fell flat on his stance on gun control while the other candidates exemplified their disdain, highlighting the second amendment and commenting on the gun-show loophole.

Here's how these debates should be handled:

The democratic debate was not Earth shattering or monumental. Most of the candidates were relatively on the same page with the issues presented, making the debate more of an elongated discussion about the issues democrats have been talking about for years.

At the end of the day, we have to remember that we, as American citizens, have a responsibility to our nation. We must educate ourselves. And for all of you anarchists out there, I totally understand where you're coming from, but remember the only way to beat the system is to be the system. What I'm trying to say is, stay educated and don't underestimate the power of your vote.