My speech

Today there are currently 27 million slaves around the world. We can't avoid slavery anymore, we have to confront it. Out of the 27 million, 25 million kids, (ages 5-14) are enslaved and working twenty hour days. Most cannot hope to live over the age of 45. Think about how miserable that would be! Some people may think that it's not our problem, yeah it's awful, but it doesn't effect us, it's up to other countries to control that stuff in their own borders. Well some countries have laws but they don't have the funds or force to enforce them! Like in Mauritania where there have been laws against slavery since the 1980's, but there are still hundreds of slaves there! Recently in Missouri a man was found to have forced a young girl into sex slavery and prostitution, he's now being prosecuted but this went on for years right in our back yard!!! In the United states there are estimated to be anywhere from 5,200-8,700 slaves. "With liberty and justice for all" that's in our pledge of allegiance..does that not mean anything? Our country has already fought a war against slavery, we already know where we stand on the issue, so then how is this allowed to happen? Some people may think, all this is awful and all but what can we do about it? Check where your goods that you purchase come from, that's an easy thing to do. You can also donate to organizations that fight against slavery, one little donation can make a difference. As citizens of this world we cannot let slavery co-exist with our country, it brings down our legitimacy and international standing.