This Weekend's Sneak Preview

More has to be done to protect and preserve our future in this world. We neglect too many serious issues that we must face right away. The world's natural resources are being depleted. Forests throughout the world are being cut down for lumber and to industrialize the land. Teenage pregnancy is damaging our youth. It is also one of the many reasons some teenagers drop out of school. These issues aren't only restricted to the United States. All around the world these issues are affecting us all. Poverty all over the world seems to be on the rise. The increase in poverty creates an increase in crime and drug use. We must work together to fix these issues and prevent them from increasing and reoccurring.

Although the United States tries its best to help second and third world countries, it can not be the only contributor. The other leading powers in the world must assist in helping the United States in their efforts. There has been some criticism of the United States' lack of help in situations like that of Haiti and other impoverished countries. We have to keep in mind that America is dealing with its own domestic problems like the war in Iraq and the failing economy. The United States must first deal with the majority of its own problems to further help other countries with needs. To help the needy countries, the United States must provide the tools necessary to fix the countries' problems. They must not intrude and push their ideals onto the countries. They must allow the countries to follow the appropriate steps for change.

To fix the problem of deforestation, the world's leading powers must agree on universal laws that protect certain areas of the world. The laws will prevent the cutting down of forests and trees and in some cases hunting of certain animals and species. The laws will also help in the world's attempt to stop global warming and to become more "green".

Our efforts as individuals, just like of our nation's leaders, most also be increased. We must stress the importance of an education. Even in countries outside of North America, education must be further enforced. The enforcement of education will increase the amount of people that are qualified for work. This will than decrease the population of the poor. Creating jobs for those who can teach other citizens is just one example of how the education systems in impoverished countries can make progress.

We must also stress the importance of abstinence and safe sex among teenagers. The youth of every country must realize the potential risks of unprotected sex. Sex education should be taught throughout the world. On the other hand, those young mothers and fathers must also be helped. Parenting classes should also be taught. Special organizations should donate the essentials that any mother may need like diapers and baby formula.

Although the world faces many issues that seem to pile on top of each other one after the other. We must attempt to work together to fix these problems for the greater good of our world as a whole.