Dear Mr. Obama,

I would like to say congratulations on your presidential election. I admire you a lot for your accomplishment. As president, people are looking forward to you making drastic changes. The most important changes that should happen right now are changes in the war on terror, the economy, and education.

In my opinion, the war on terror is the biggest issue you should focus on. It has a drastic affect on everything that goes on in the United States. While George W. Bush was president, he sent troops to Afghanistan in result of November eleventh. He then sent troops to Iraq for reasons unclear to me. Many people died, and many people have to live the rest of their life physically and emotionally ill. As president, I feel that you should bring our troops home. We cannot afford to lose anymore lives. Why are we worried about terrorists on the other side of the ocean when we have terrorists right here at home? The United States needs their mothers, daughters, fathers and sons back.

As the United States’ president you should know that our economy is on the decline. People are saying that current time mirrors the Great Depression. Many people are out of work, cannot afford food, clothes or shelter. I personally know a few people who have lost their jobs because of budget cuts and lay-offs. Those people have then been turned down minimum wage jobs. How are they going to eat and support themselves and their families? What about their children? How is the next generation going to survive?

Speaking of the next generation, education has a huge impact on our future. Starting in grade school, the emphasis on the English department needs to increase. Many kids go through school without the basic reading skills. The emphasis on the learning of a second language should also increase. It will be really helpful in the future because of the increase of the Hispanic population. Another education issue that needs more attention is Financial Aid. In the transition from high school to college, many high school students have to decide which college they are going to go to or if they are going to college. Many choose which college because of financial issues instead of which one they really want to go to. Or, some may not even go because of those financial issues. Those students should have that choice.

The United States really needs some help. As the 44th president of the United States, you are the one to help it. You should start your term on the right foot by handling the big issues. First, bring our troops home and end the war on terror. Then, the economy and education come next. Every issue is dependant on each other. Once the ball starts rolling in the right direction, the United States and you, as president, will accomplish a lot.

You have my support and trust.
Sincerely,
Valerie Washington