Fiscal issues now tops terrorism as the greatest threat to national security, young people say. A poll from the nonpartisan, nonprofit Generation Opportunity shows Americans 18-29 say the nation's debt is the top issue threatening U.S. security.
This comes on the heels of President Obama's speech to the nation addressing debt, and a back-and-forth fight between parties that threatens to push the nation into default.
In priority order, young Americans believe the national debt, increased dependency on foreign sources of energy, and America's indebtedness to foreign powers have made America more vulnerable. And they think it's Washington's fault.
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