1.   A president who works hard on issues like these will not see his ratings go up on weekly basis.

2.   But a balanced reply must take account of less tangible issues like legislative simplicity and public confidence.

3.   Dodging the issue like this only creates feelings of confusion, guilt or resentment.

4.   He contends that economic prosperity has given the voters the opportunity to choose on issues like abortion and the environment.

5.   Issues like desegregation go on the back burner.

6.   It is easy to have an opinion on a moral issue like the death penalty for murder.

7.   Most arguments are over mundane issues like spending or saving money.

8.   Next, Heath argues, CPU-specific issues like register stacks and context switching need to be standardised.

9.   The candidates agreed to avoid emotive issues like abortion and child abuse.