Daily #1

 Is modern life "always" better than it was in the past? Haven't there been massive genocides in every century?


I think in some ways modern life is better, especially in the home. We have healthier food (and some unhealthier).  We have nicer homes because of better light, heating, and air conditioning.  Education systems are improving thanks to technology.  Many high schools are teaching their students how to use different programs on their computers.  We are discovering more and more ways to save energy and help the environment.  Every little thing we do like turning off the lights, recycling, and taking shorter showers effects the world.  Medicine is also changing the world for the better.  New vaccines and treatments are being created, and cancer research is becoming better. Many things in modern life are better, but some are much much worse.


In other ways we are a lot worse off.  Wars are becoming more and more dangerous because of new weapon inventions.  Wars also cost a lot of money which is causing lots of debt in the United States.  HIV and AIDS are growing to startling amounts.  The environment is gradually getting worse. Global warming is causing lots of melting.  Drugs and underage drinking have also become a big issue.  More students are being kicked out of high school and college because of illegal drug use.  Teenage pregnancies in the United States are becoming more frequent.  This isn't the way that the world should be.  These issues are not just a problem in the United States.  Everywhere in the world people are being affected every day.  Terrorism has become a huge issue all over the world.  Every single act of terrorism is a big deal, from the Tuscon shooting to 9/11.  It happens all over the world to millions of innocent people.