U.S. Social Problems

What are the five most challenging social problems facing the United States today?

In no particular order, in my opinion, these are the five more challenging social problems facing the United States today:

1. Same Sex Marriage
Those in the gay community and outside agree that this is a huge social problem. Homosexuals want to get married and the rest of the United States either agrees that they should be allowed to do this or believes it is morally wrong and demeaning of what marriage should be.

2. Healthcare
Many citizens of the United States either agree or disagree with the passing of the Affordable Health Care Act which will allow affordable health care to all of it's citizens. This is also known as Obama Care.

3. Obesity
It seems that the United States is getting fatter and fatter. Some believe that there should be more enforcement in schools and other public areas about regulation of foods so that the community can keep their weight under control. Many United States leaders push for healthier eating and lifestyle choices to keep obesity under control.

4. Use and Legalization of Marijuana

Many states have already passed the law allowing medical Marijuana but more states have also legalized the recreational use of Marijuana. This is concerning many citizens because of it's abuse and misuse as a substance.

5. Abortion 

The issue about whether or not abortion be made legal and whether or not it is morally right or wrong is still a main social issue in the United States. Many believe that a woman should have the choice to whether or not to abort a child and other believe that abortion is morally wrong.