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Human Traffiking-Let's Stop It!

May 22, 2011
By courtneyclintsman BRONZE, Southlake, Texas
courtneyclintsman BRONZE, Southlake, Texas
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There are so many things that make this country the best in the world, but there are a couple things that we could do to make it even more beautiful. One thing that is a huge problem in America is human trafficking. This is a growing problem in America, and so many people are affected by it. Almost half of the victims of Trafficking are forced into prostitution. 20,000 children a year are trafficked every year. That is someone’s child, brother, sister, or best friend that are getting taken advantage of. People do not realize the repercussions it has on its victims. Girls that were sex trafficked have a huge risk of depression, anxiety, and getting in an abusive relationship. We have a magnificent opportunity here to take control, and save these girls. Let’s get them off the streets, get them into homes, and start their lives over. We could make the country a much better for place; all we have to do is try hard enough.


The author's comments:
I was inspired to write this essay, because one of my friends went to India, and human trafficking was a huge problem there. I thought that trafficking did not happen in America, and I was completely wrong. This really touches my heart, and it should be stopped.

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on Jan. 16 2012 at 7:11 pm
8xJustMe8x PLATINUM, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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you&#039;re only as tall <br /> as your heart will let you be <br /> and you&#039;re only as small <br /> as the world will make you seem <br /> and when the going gets rough <br /> and you feel like you may fall <br /> just look on the bright side <br /> your roughly six feet tall

sorry i meant Love146 Task Force*

on Jan. 16 2012 at 7:10 pm
8xJustMe8x PLATINUM, New Bedford, Massachusetts
25 articles 28 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
you&#039;re only as tall <br /> as your heart will let you be <br /> and you&#039;re only as small <br /> as the world will make you seem <br /> and when the going gets rough <br /> and you feel like you may fall <br /> just look on the bright side <br /> your roughly six feet tall

This is a good article :) you're so right human trafficking needs to STOP! its terrible.. have you heard about Love146 Task? its a group that tries to help children that are in this, you might want too look into it