Social Injustices in the United States
Social Injustices in the United States
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Social Injustices in the United States
Dear Mr. President,
I am writing this letter to you on behalf of my family, friends, and the nation at large to express our concerns as a nation. With 2022 more than halfway over, there are countless challenges that your people are currently facing, and with this trend, for most of us, it feels like there are still more concerns to be experienced in the future if nothing is done. As you read through this letter, I hope you will understand how your people are struggling to make it through during these hard times, and I hope you will do something to alleviate some of the challenges we are facing.
Firstly, the affordability of health care is one of the biggest challenges facing your people. Most US citizens have difficulty affording healthcare costs, and almost 4 in ten adults in the US go without medical care or delay seeking medical care due to increased healthcare costs. Also, it has been difficult for most adults to pay for various healthcare services, especially those not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and the costs of drug prescriptions. Yes, a healthy nation is indeed a wealthy nation. Thus, something needs to be done to improve the health of the nation if you want the nation to revive from the adverse economic impact of COVID-19, which has pushed many people into poverty.
Another pressing issue facing Americans is racial inequality. Up-to-date, there are still obstacles in the way of racial equality for American citizens. Some individuals have to deal with unfair practices that would hinder someone of opposite sex or different race from enjoying equal opportunities at the job, whether when it comes to getting a promotion at work or being underpaid. We see news of police officers shooting black people even though they are not breaking any laws. Racial inequality is also being experienced in schools and healthcare organizations. If the issue of racial inequality is not addressed, the nation will continue facing the income gap between Whites and people of color, and the situation will be the same as it has been since the 1970s.
Furthermore, climate change in America is worsening every day, destroying many living things, including humans. Your people are facing greater challenges in terms of extreme health effects, water security, and food security. The US’s leading cause of climate change is the burning of fossil fuels. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that human activities release more than 30 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. I believe this needs to be regulated to minimize the severe impacts of climate change. People most affected by climate change include the poor, children, older adults, and people with a history of mental health issues. If greenhouse gas emissions are not cut, oceans will shift tremendously, the ice will melt, producing floods, and the weather will alter, inflicting irreparable harm.
Another social issue facing your people include health disparity. While social healthcare facilities are said to be adequate for everyone, how services are provided to citizens still concerns me. Comparing the budget set aside by State leaders on healthcare, the figures show that the Us spends more than any other Nation on matters related to health. However, an increase in expenditure has not translated to higher life expectancy for Americans. Although I cannot cover all the social issues facing your people, I hope you now understand how your people are struggling. If you want your people to have a prosperous future on earth, these are important problems that must be handled. I believe your leadership will find ways to improve the lives of the people who elected you to serve them and improve their lives.
Yours Sincerely,
