I need y'alls opinion- I have to write a short piece on early developing American culture and do you think that I will be lectured and/or punished if I use terms like "bigots" or "white- washed" because it is supposed to be opinionated about whether it was a land of equality and opportunity or not?? I wanna be honest but how far is too far with my mostly white- mostly Christian school?

Avoid using terms that might create conflict. Some people might still be offended by your words even if it is not directed to them. thats just what I think. Don't overdo it with the words, that's all

well it depends i think people around the world are coming around to gay marriage. but if you are talking abortion then wow, so much to talk about. such as men thinking they have the right to choose if women can, the fact there are health concerns if the women can't get one, and many more arguments to discuss. so i would definitely say abortion would be a much more interesting topic.