What+we'd+like+to+know+about+our+government

Questions we'd like to answer:

-- How can we ensure peace when we're constantly at war (in Iraq, Afghanistan)? -- Does the U.S. really need an army? -- Would it be more peaceful or less peaceful if we killed our criminals (capital punishment)? -- Is it possible to be peaceful if parts of government are corrupt?
 * How does the U.S. compare to other countries?
 * What IS "perfect" in our government? Are we moving toward "perfect"?
 * Doesn't "common defense" go against "domestic tranquility"?
 * Are teenagers given rights in the U.S.? What rights are denied to teenagers? WHY?
 * How can we define "freedom"? Is freedom intended for everyone in this country?
 * Can the government keep all these promises to us?
 * Does the government discriminate against certain groups?
 * Is everyone in this country free and equal?
 * Is PEACE possible in our country?
 * Is our government "corrupt"? What does that mean?