Fires Me Up

Often times to many we look at our current situations and wish that we could be in a better position or situation so to speak. We ponder about what life would be like if we had more money, a bigger or better vehicle, the mansion and the ideal life when in reality, our situation is actually considered a lavish lifestyle to many people in poverty-stricken areas. there is a cliche' that says, "ignorance is bliss" and to us "spoiled Americans" sometimes it's not far-fetched to believe.

I am so passionate and fired up about the issue of poverty in this country that I live in as well as around the world. The statistics are so high to conceive the notion that this is the way of the world in these modern time where technology and intellect is highly developed. the fact that millions of people catch diseases and illnesses due to unclean drinking water is preposterous to me. The planet is made up of 75% of this natural element and we as human beings cannot team up to make sure that this basic right is provided to men, women, and children. I'm heartbroken when I research the effect that this non-priority issue has in governments around the world.

I feel like poverty is a massive problem because people in power can control and have means of power when people are dependent upon them. Also,the media and the masses have not taken a strong enough stance to apply the pressure needed to bring these issues more to the forefront of society. We as an entire world need to become more pro-active in this matter.