Group: Our America
 
 
Our America
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Organized by YouthBuild USA on 3/18/2008
Location: Somerville, MA 02144
Launched at the Our America youth town hall event April 1 in Washington, D.C., this group is open to ALL youth who want to amplify their voices and share ideas for tackling poverty in this nation.
Tags: elections   poverty   activism
Group URL http://think.mtv.com/Groups/OurAmerica/
 
 
 
Discussion: "If I were president of the United States..."
 
 
 
   
 

Finish the sentence in your own words.

 

"If I were president, I would..."

 

What would you do?

 

Post your answer.

Tags: elections   politics   president
by YouthBuild USA 617 days ago
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NMBeauty22 603 days ago
If I were president, I would definitely find ways to provide more positive opportunities and resources for the youth in urban communities. This is will definitely help them get off the streets and decrease the rate of violence.
Re: DorothyStoneman 573 days ago
I agree with you! And I would expand YouthBuild in particular so 50,000 youth could join every year!
Dorothy
derrickeason 601 days ago
LOWER GASD PRICES AND TAXES.
Re: DorothyStoneman 573 days ago
I think I would conserve gas by raising the required mileage per gallon for all cars!
Dorothy
msdurbin 601 days ago
If I were president I would make sure all of the who are in the system with department of humans services where all taking care of in the way they needed to be i would make sure that no matter what has happened or what is happing that they will have the education they need and more
denise26clark07 601 days ago
I would do all that I can do to hlep my peolpe make a differecen in the world for ever one
pretty018e 601 days ago
I agree with you because there is too much violence going on in the city of Piladelphia, which is where I am from.The way I think that I would change as the president is put more resources out there so people can have access to them. I would personally talk to people to find out their needs and get them what they want. It would be my pleasure to do somthing positive to stop the violence from going on.
zayirahanderson 601 days ago
be very happy and support you to the best of my ability
jazmyne19 601 days ago
If i were president,i would get more cops out on the streets,and stop people from bringing drugs into our communites.
mificiamiller 601 days ago
If I was the president of Philadelphia, I would try to lower all the murder rates in Philly and try to bring our young people together.
cmort988 601 days ago
i would change the police abuse in philadelphia physically and verbilly so that the youth of our future won't feel like thy're being violated outside our homes/in our homes
rashad215 601 days ago
If i was president,i would give more job opportunities for young black men.Also let eveyone vocie to be heard who thinks any changes that need to be made to make america a better place to live .
FROM YOUTHBUILD PHILLY
stay-bay08 601 days ago
If I was the president,I would try my best to make everyone in a safe environment by taking alot of drugs and guns away to prevent so much violence.
latoyasgilmore 601 days ago
If i were president i would try my best in changing the community. I would help Americans who are i need of financial assistance down I would also help change the school system and help the kids achieve equal education as well as help them to achieve their goals in life.I see the crime rate in Philly is getting no better!! I would help youth get off the streets and prevent crime by having after-school activites for the youth . This is my plan for a brighter America. Sincerly, your future president!!
olivejuice 600 days ago
If I were president, I would work to make sure that more work was done to focus on PREVENTING problems rather than reacting to them with band-aid fixes... improving programs and services that address root causes of crime, education gaps, underemployment and other issues facing the nation. Addressing poverty, providing more opportunities, being free of corporate interests and allowing all people to better their lives.
abbiclara 594 days ago
If I were president, I would adopt the YouthBuild's way of handling policy issues. I would be sure to have a mix group of ethnic & income backgrounds to really attack the issues that "Our America" is dealing with. I would make sure that I asked the people what they needed rather than deciding for them! Last I would lean on the Senate, Congress and local politicians in attempt to ensure they understand the communities they represent in an effort to stop band-aiding the problems in “Our America” and work to find a resolution to what ails our broken communities.
Re: DorothyStoneman 573 days ago
I would vote for you to be president!