We just had the longest government shutdown in our history. This is not our first shutdown, but this shutdown originated for one of the most ridiculous reasons ever. Hardworking Americans are either out of work or are working without a paycheck because our president didn't get his almost $6 billion border wall fund. I'm not saying that border control is completely unnecessary, but a wall costing billions of dollars that could be spent in a variety of other ways isn't practical.
1. Take care of pets currently in shelters waiting for their forever homes.
Animals
https://www.pexels.com/photo/orange-tabby-cat-beside-fawn-short-coated-puppy-46024/
Animals matter too! Life would not be worth living without pets. Maybe then we would not need commercials with animals out in the cold.
2. Expand the use of solar panels and other types of green energy.
Solar Pannels
https://www.pexels.com/photo/alternative-energy-building-clouds-energy-356036/
Because climate change is real AF and the sun is a free source of energy.
3. Expand healthcare coverage to more Americans.
Health Coverage
https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-using-black-blood-pressure-monitor-905874/
Maybe a considerable amount of Americans can have healthcare that is legit affordable. We should be focusing on making sure more people are covered and
4. Fix roadways in need of repair.
Potholes
https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-gray-concrete-road-in-the-middle-of-jungle-during-daylight-775199/
Those potholes in the middle of the road won't fix themselves and it is not like the government is going to pay for any damage to our cars caused by potholes and other road hazards.
5. Build affordable houses/condos/apartments.
Housing
https://www.pexels.com/photo/building-metal-house-architecture-101808/
Because most 20-30 somethings can't remotely afford luxury anything, especially housing. There is a lack of affordable housing overall, especially in my home state of New Jersey.
6. Medical research/cures.
Medical Research
https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-biology-chemical-chemist-356040/
There are many diseases that researchers are seeking to find a cure for. Medical research would be a better use of our money.
7. Reduce student debt.
Student debt
https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-wearing-backpacks-1454360/
Maybe college students won't be in debt until they reach their 40s or 50s.
8. Provide meals for those less fortunate.
Meals for Homeless
https://www.pexels.com/photo/grayscale-photo-of-human-lying-on-ground-covered-of-cardboard-box-1060365/
Almost $6 billion dollars can buy so much food for so many people. If there is one thing that we can all agree on, its that everybody needs to eat.
9. Birth control for every woman that wants/needs it, regardless of the reason.
Birth Control
https://www.pexels.com/photo/grayscale-photography-of-woman-holding-ultrasound-photo-1464822/
Birth control is a LOT cheaper than children, especially long-term.
10. GoFundMe Fundraisers.
Go Fund Me
Alex Claycomb
Imagine how many people we could help by donating to these online fundraisers.
