World Issues

Today in all my classes there have been made mention of the issues that plague the United States, and the world. Some areas of the globe are being hit with massive earthquakes, uprooting the daily lives a thousands of people. Others are trying to tear down governments, some have succeeded and many are losing lives and will be unable to see the outcome of the bloodshed. Rape and child abuse was the topic in my life-span development class, there is so much that people can do, but we don't step up to the plate even when there is a suggestion to what is happening because there isn't enough, "evidence". No wonder we as a people don't trust one another! We can't trust that people will be there when we put ourselves on the line and ask for help. Or tell someone we need help and have them as our advocate to get something done. When we put ourselves out there someone tries to break us down or fight against what is right because they want to see that life is honkey dorey and that nothing is wrong if it has "nothing to do with you".

If you live on this earth, if you live in your community, if you care about someone whether it be a friend or family member...it is your business.

I feel that we as a society have lost the idea of what is important or what is right and humane. I, myself, get lost in what is good in life and forget about what is happening over seas. Where people aren't able to eat, drink, sleep, or work for themselves. We are spoiled and don't realize the good that we can do but by remembering that we are all human, we are all important, and we all have families, lives, hopes, dreams, and want a better life...we could maybe make a difference in the world and not see it slowly go (or more quickly now) down to pot.

We need to care more about each other.

We need to live for each other.

We need to do all we can with the tools and abilities we are given.

It sucks when reality slaps you in the face and throws you to the ground because you feel you haven't done jack squat to help anyone ...