There's a great deal of difference between thinking reflectively about moral issues and achieving higher standards of ethical behavior.
I met Barack Obama, I read his book, I like him a great deal. I disagree with him on very fundamental issues.
The human overpopulation issue is the topic I see as the most vital to solve if our children and grandchildren are to have a good quality of life.
But, you know, the issues of humanity and what is fair treatment and good treatment of a fellow human being should not really be based on a personal sense of right and wrong or judgment.
I have no issue with being a character actor. If you've been around enough that people are able to segregate you into that category, it means you're working. So that's good!
Disclosure of private e-mails from government officials has been a legal issue in many states.
People, not just reporters, are more interested in politics than in government, so the actual issues wouldn't be something that interested them.
One of the biggest issues for me is campaign finance reform.
Political disagreements have the colour and fragrance that normally is seen and felt in a political bouquet, while remaining united on one issue that democracy is the future of Pakistan.
The cynical part of the answer is that I expect to see a good deal more space opera, set far enough in the future as to be disconnected from contemporary issues.
Hollow commitments to action in the future are insufficient. Deferring difficult issues must not be tolerated. Our children and grandchildren expect us to speak and act decisively.
Each generation faces different issues and challenges, but our standard must always be measured by God's word.
The things journalists should pay attention to are the issues the political leadership agrees on, rather than to their supposed antagonisms.
Women's issues have always been a part of my life. My goal is to bring the word 'feminism' back into the zeitgeist and reframe it.
Because of new technologies, new wealth, new conditions of domestic life and of international relations, unprecedented criteria and issues are coming up for national decision.
Basically, I'm motivated to write about sociopolitical issues as well as relationships. I think those themes have stayed with me throughout my life.
I really do believe that my style is informed by the fact that I had such issues with my appearance at various times of my life.
It's hard to have that debate around secret programs authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Actually, it's impossible to have that debate.
I have a daughter who I love very much, I hire women, I've worked with women, I've never had an issue with women.
I don't think anyone's sexuality needs to be a public issue other than to give others the confidence to love themselves wholeheartedly and to be their true, authentic self without any shame.
We obviously need more love in the world. And we obviously need more compassion and understanding. Our leaders need to really address these issues properly now.
