I need a few ideas to get me started on my English essay.

"You may write about any current event that you feel effectively shows either a failure or a triumph of our American system of government or way of life."

Any ideas?

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I need a few ideas to get me started on my English essay. 

 "You may write about any current event that you feel effectively shows either a failure or a triumph of our American system of government or way of life." 

 Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

You could write about how the US Govt. spent billions of dollars on research about how violent video games cause violent behavior(which isnt true) instead of spending that money on saving lives.