International Trade

International trade is the core of the economy. It keeps the flow going, but there is always a downside, no matter how beneficial international trade is. WTO is the only global organization dealing with rules of trading, but behind the curtains lies the cons that some people do not know.

The cons of WTO are:

1. Increasing inequality between developed countries and developing countries.

2. WTO allows corporations to sue countries. This means that juggernaut companies can bend a country as they see fit for the "free" market.

3. The WTO has immense power and influence on the world. It can manipulate countries by controlling that country's trade.

4. WTO tramples on labor and human rights.

These are just some examples of the down side of WTO. The gap between wealthy countries and poor countries are getting bigger, and WTO is pushing it to even go faster. 

The major companies around the world are crushing the ones that are growing, taking all the profits to themselves by establishing branches all around the world. Foreign companies do not stand a chance against these corporations. Consequently, little wealth is generated for the foreign countries but most of them are in the pocket of big companies. 

Human labor is another factor. China is "loved" for its cheap labor, as well as India. The result is that people are paid less, but have to work for a longer period of time comparing to the standards. Children labor is being used as well. They do not get the privilege to go to school, but instead they have to work to make money.

Free trades give countries more wealth and power. The WTO needs to be controlled. They cannot violate any rights, abuse children, and further the gap between wealthy and impecunious nations. Since the WTO is an international organization, all the countries that are involved should have the right to speak their opinion, and be taken seriously from the top nations. This would prevent any misuse of power and unfair advantages for the leading countries.

Health Service

       People need health care to repair their physical and psychological erroneousness. Governments establish health services to provide prevention and cure of diseases. Different countries have different types of health service. The more developed a country is, the better the health care system. There are 4 types of health care: Bismarck Model, Beveridge Model, National Health Insurance Model, Out-of-pocket Model.

In Britain, the government uses the Beveridge Model. The health care system is financed by government (tax payment). Hospitals are owned by government and private companies. Low cost per capita.

The people are 100% insured. Only the government pays. This leads to high deficit (£700 in 2006.) Public insurance accounts for 90%, and private insurance accounts for 10%. Physicians are limited; only the government chooses the doctors. The problem that occurs is that there is a long waiting list. 750,000 people waiting for hospital administration.

In Germany, the government uses the Bismarck Model. Public insurance are for people that has low income ( <  €4,350 monthly.) The funds for health care are taken from salary (tax.) The patient only pays 10% of the bill. It is a simple and stress-free system. On the other hand, people with higher income ( > €52,200 a year.) There is no waiting but the procedure is complicated. You need proofs to get this. 

In Canada, the government uses the National Insurance Model, which is the model that people feel happy with the most. 90% of the population in Canada feels happy with their current health care system. It is a non-profit, fully insured, equality, potability, and reasonable access. Private health care is also available as a supplement to public healthcare. It is offered as a part of employee package. 

In poor, developing countries, there isn't a proper health care system. It is mostly out-of-pocket model. People have to pay for their health care, and they have to rely on international aid. The government of Liberia collapsed due to civil war, which led to health care system disbandment. 

The general rule is that developed countries have high-quality health care system, and developing countries have a low-quality health care system. People should have an equal chance to get health care. Even people who are not employed, to a degree, can have health care. The solution is that there should be equality. Everyone deserves an equal chance. Unemployed people can get health care, but they can only be treated to a certain degree. They would not get access to higher health care if they do not pay for it. Preventing diseases is another possibility. Rather than curing, we should prevent diseases before they go viral. The Ebola outbreak recently is a serious problem in the world at the moment, but if we prevented it, the disease would not have been contagious. We will see many development in the field of medical, and it would be much more effective than the current systems that we have right now.

Drugs: Weapons of Mass Destruction

        Throughout history, drugs were created mostly for medical use, like heroin, LSD, etc., but eventually they were abused to satisfy the human need for satisfaction, profound sensational feelings that are "out of this world."

       Drugs are commonly referred to medicines in the field of health and pharmacy, but drugs can also be addictive substances that cause many terrible effects. A brief history about drugs to show how human have turned to misuse these narcotics.

In 1839, the British Empire started a war with China because China rejected the legalization of opium in their country. Another war started in 1856; Britain, United States, and France allied to defeat China for the same reason: legalizing opium trade.

Heroin was created by a chemist in 1874, but not commercially produced until 1898 by Bayer Pharmaceutical Company. Heroin was created to replace morphine due to addictive problem, but heroin turned out to be even more addictive than morphine and was first classified illegal by the US.

LSD are used in psychological treatment, religious usage, etc. but people used it for recreational use as well.

Drugs were developed, and abused by human to satisfy their needs. Consequently, they are blinded by their lust for ecstasy. Detrimental effects invaded their bodies, destroying vital organs and creating illusions. For example: Heroin can destroy the liver, heart, lungs, brain. There are many other effects than change the appearance of an individual. Here is an example:

Methamphetamine is another common drug. Crystal meth is illegal around the world. It has terrible effects on human: Increased sweating, dry mouth, high blood pressure, dizziness, etc. One virulent effect of meth is meth mouth. People who uses meth frequently lose their teeth after a certain period of time. Before losing them their teeth would turn yellow and look like they are rotten.

Drugs can have malicious effect on human when abused, but they are used as a tool to make illicit wealth as well. The drug industry is the most profitable illegal industry. Many wars and clashes happened because of it. People trying to buy drugs, or take over territory to expand their drug trading activities. In Columbia about 6 months ago, police captured 7 tons of cocaine on its way to Netherlands port. They were labelled as motors part such as KIA, Yamaha, etc.

Drug should always prohibited for its belligerent effects. Many lives have changed due to drug addiction, and they would never feel the same way before again.