Three Questions That Should Be Asked During This Presidential Campaign

We are days away from the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they try to convince voters they deserve to be President of the United States. I have already weighed in on who I plan to vote for but even though I have a candidate I favor; I do feel this year's election has been a bit sparse as far as issues are concerned. The campaigns have focused on specific topics ranging from immigration to who will better protect democracy, but other, just as important issues haven't been discussed at all or at least haven't gotten the media coverage.

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Here are three questions I myself would be asking:

What are your plans to fight the growing national debt? As of my writing this, America's national debt is $35.29 trillion dollars, or roughly $104,000 per person. Meanwhile both candidates are proposing things (tax cuts, more border patrols, etc.) that are much more likely to increase that debt than reduce it. With one-third of that debt held by foreign countries, it's time someone addressed it.

What do you plan to do with the war on drugs? This war costs American citizens $47 billion per year. Meanwhile, there is still a drug problem in this country. Plus, as critics have pointed out, the emphasis on drug prohibition rather than treating drug addiction as a health issue, has led to a disproportionate number of minorities locked in prison and the militarization of police departments. Yet, both candidates seem content leaving the status quo.  At minimum, I would like to hear their justification for doing nothing.

How do you plan to solve the military recruitment crisis? The United States military is missing its recruitment goals by tens of thousands each year. Meanwhile, the American military presence is being stretched thin because of various global events that require our attention to ensure the best interests of our country. I would be interested in hearing how the future commander in chief would address that.