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 * Everything wrong with the world **🌵

 Today, May 31st, 2016, is the day in which I acknowledge the world’s abundance of problems. The world today is plagued with national debt, world hunger, health disorders, drugs, criminals, dank memes, dirty politics, prejudice, racism, abuse/rape, Procrastinating individuals, people who joke about 9/11 or Isis, Natural Disasters, Homeless people, disabled people, people who joke about autism or cancer. If you didn't get the memo, let me tell you that our world is really, really messed up. We fight daily over stupid things such as the TV remote or stupid politics, rather than appreciating the fact that we live in a country where we have the power to fix world problems. We argue over religion and the ultimate question that says why exactly are we here? What is life’s purpose? The truth is that we may never actually care about what we may leave behind to benefit the future. Everyday we are posed with an abundance of conflicts, both old and new, and we decide right then and there what our priorities are. Today, I awoke with the sudden realization that I had to write a 6-8 minute speech on the America I wish to see when I grow older. My procrastination, suddenly made me realize something very important. I've realized I'm an idiot. Other than that, like the rest of kids near my generation, I rush too many of my problems for a quick and easy fix. Then I realized that the reason our world is so F’ed up is because we take very little action towards our goals and needs. Its people like me, the ones who are rambling their ass off, stating today's problems but not doing anything to truly solve them, that are responsible for the world. Daily myself, and probably most of America, is afraid of accepting change in fear that some worse dilemma might arise. Is there truly a way to rid the world of its problems? Realistically no, but this speech isn't about reality is it? Our ideals, our perfect imagination, is what will drive mankind towards a brighter future. A future where women are treated equally with respect, a future where the environment is preserved to its fullest. A future where we can all thrive towards a positive outcome. Perhaps my American utopia seems irrational, but when world leaders such as JFK, or Mahatma Gandhi both agree that change is obviously necessary to fix a broken system, then we as a society need to get our crap together. We need to fix the school system, to prioritize real life skills rather than understanding how to fill in a bubble sheet. We need to open more jobs that specialize in specific problems in order to maximize efficiency when it comes to solving everything. I’m not saying people should leave all the work to the leaders that are bound to arise in the world, but I'm saying people should strive to be silent heroes of society. Climate change is an issue? Then stop wasting, water, recycle, and save energy. Politics driving you nuts? Then stop complaining and vote for the best possible solution. Seriously, we’ve been trained to handle multiple choice answers and I guarantee our founding fathers did not endure their adversities for shits and giggles. So why aren't we taking the time to vote. If you truly care about the world’s problems, you would strive to do something about them. That is why today, May 31st, 2016, marks the day I swear to take action and work towards my ideal America. No matter how miniscule my impact will be, at least I'll make a difference in a portion of the world. We all have the power to change something in the world. The question is, will you join me on the campaign towards a Utopian society?


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