. What issue matters to you? 2.How can this issue be addressed by a law or legal measure? Be as specific as possible when thinking about solutions. Remember that the government uses public funds to pay for measures and that people are very interested in how their money will be spent. So try to have a general idea about what your plan might cost and how it might be paid for 3. Can you explain why this issue should matter to other people? Explain what you want your law to do and how it will fix the issue or problem.