Current Crisis in America

It is a big challenge to find out proper ways and means to find amicable solution to this huge problem. It may need large amount of finance to erect fences all across the borders, Overhauling the entire security system may become necessary to give more power and instruments in the hands of border security men . Existing immigration laws may have to be revisited. Diplomatic talks with the neighboring countries would also be necessary. In any case, the problem needs to be rectified soon in an amicable manner. Let the leadership show its spark once again. It should not be taken lightly any more, otherwise it might prove to be a disaster.

American Diplomacy:

There was a time when American voices were heard all over the world. American diplomacy brought in lot of respect from many nations. American support and aid saved the lives of millions of poor and destitute all over the world. One after the other Democracies were established in different parts of the world with American help and support. The tyrannies and exploitations of people in different parts of the world started coming to an end. Freedom and liberty brought in lot of smiles on the face of millions.

Unfortunately, America is sharply losing its friends and allies abroad. Strong anti-American sentiments are sprouting in different parts of the World. American commands are no longer taken with reverence and seriousness by many of the member states of the United Nations. Its faulty foreign policy has been proving to be self-destructive. Its friends have turned into a foe and foe its so-called friends. On many occasions, it is found that America is supporting the wrong sides, even though it is against the fundamental principles and policies of the Government and its constitution.

America, which was once the topmost country in the world, is losing its ground very steadily. It is no longer the superpower in every respect as it once was. American markets are full with foreign goods. Its big industries and establishments are now own by the foreigners. If you go to a supermarket, you will see that goods made in foreign countries have flooded the market.

Health in America

Not too long ago, Americans used to drink water directly from the tap. It was so safe! People are scared these days to drink water from anywhere! Almost everybody is buying drinking water from the market and carry them when they go out. Even then they are not certain what they are buying. Some brands are advertising that they are sell spring water. But who knows! It may even be simple tap water.

Often fast food counters offer foods cooked with Trans fats increasing the risks of Chronic heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Contaminated fish is being imported from China. Such fishes pose risks for being exposed to bacteria, toxic heavy metals, and pesticides along with other chemicals. Vegetables grown on US soil gets contaminated once in a while by harmful bacteria (E.coli). Such vegetables pose risks of causing gastroenteritis, diarrhea, stomach ache etc. Certain preservatives used for long term storage of meats pose risks of getting exposed to cancer causing agents. Imported meat on the supermarket selves is found sometimes contaminated with deadly bacteria. Resurgence of Helicobacter pylori is often reported from here and there. Tuberculosis is back again. HIV-AIDS are quite prevalent here and there.

Drugs and pharmaceuticals are pouring in the market, sometimes without declaring data on its long term effects. Data on the effect of those drugs on children, pregnant women, senior citizens or patients suffering from chronic diseases, are not usually available. Data are often missing as to their interactive effects with other drugs that they may be taking. On occasions we see that certain drugs are to be recalled even after several years of its use. Heart diseases and cancer is killing thousands of Americans every year. Number of Diabetic patients are rising every year. Because of faulty food habits, more and more people ( 25 million) are becoming obese in the USA.

Growing Environmental Concerns: Disregard to world opinions

Several years ago in the Rio “Earth summit”, which was attended by more than 160 heads of States, Presidents and Prime ministers of nations, ministers and representatives of Governments, representatives of environmental activist organizations, reporters, writers and authors from different parts of the globe, took some historic resolutions. The summit declared that our planet earth is in virtual danger and that we need to protect it together. It was realized that environmental problems impact everybody from everywhere in this planet. So we have collective responsibility to safeguard our environmental. It was decided that we have to take all necessary measures without letting it go to further deterioration.

One of the major concerns expressed by the summit was that of “Global Change”. The role of Carbon emissions was discussed in detail and it was revealed that Carbon emissions in our atmosphere are directly related to the Global Change phenomena. Many countries, except USA, agreed to sign in that historic agreement. Yet everybody expected that USA will respect the world opinion and set up a time-frame to reduce its Carbon emissions. It was seen however, that no major efforts were taken so fat by the US Government.