Al Gore. I read the book 'The Inconvenient Truth' which helped me understand the importance of global warming. I admire the fact that Al Gore has committed himself to champion this worthy cause.

Have leaders who don't want wars, just honest discussion and a willingness to give and take to create a world which is more equitable to all the people and the environment.

Have only friendly families who learn from each other and who cooperatively help each other out.

Sometimes good leaders appear who are able to use power in a positive way. However, some people are corrupted by having power and abuse it.

Not necessarily - it depends completely on who has the power and if he/ she has integrity and does not abuse his/ her power. You need to strike a balance between the people's desires and the best thing overall for the country.

Someone who has goals which are popular with his constituents, who is nice, intelligent, and well-liked.

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. George Washington because he led the USA to independence, then insisted on not being a king, and insisted that he step down after his term and that his successor be elected by the people. He set an example for democracy for the rest of the world. Thomas Jefferson for writing the whole Constitution in ELEVEN days, a remarkable feat! Abraham Lincoln for outlawing slavery and keeping the country together while enforcing civil rights. FDR for bringing the country out of the Great Depression with the New Deal and helping millions of people regain their lives.

George W. Bush, for leading us into a war without checking his facts first and for not having a clear plan prior to the invasion. He also suppressed anyone who wanted to question his decisions, which is against the American concept of free speech. William Harrison because he was too stupid to wear a coat at his inauguration speech, and caught pneumonia and died without doing anything in office.

Global warming.

We would have a better, more competent president and have the U.S. sign the Kyoto Treaty.

Everyone should have the opportunity to travel abroad to learn about other cultures.

Because the world isn't fair. Some people work hard or are smart and some are not. Some people have opportunities given to them, and some do not.

Fact. If you think it is a fact, what would you do about it if you were in charge? Have us sign the Kyoto Treaty and make special laws that go even beyond the Kyoto Treaty.

No, just the people who would help us and have a clean criminal record. People with special skills, like advanced engineering degrees, would make the US more competitive and would not be a burden on our society. Also, one of the precepts of American society is to provide others with the opportunity of obtaining the American Dream, i.e. the Statue of Liberty welcomes others. Would illegal immigrants be allowed to stay? Just the people who would help our economy and who would not be a burden on society.

Yes, because you need to develop your whole brain skills, the right as well as the left side of the brain.

I am a member of the Davidson Young Scholars Program and attend a gifted public school program.

It would be someone in high school so that I could study more advanced subjects.