Since the election of last year, there seems to have been a rise of hate in this world, though it's not to say that the election was the reason it started. Our country, whom was whole at one point, is filled with so much tension, one questions whether it truly lives up to its name, The "United" States of America.

I think there are many factors that play the role of influencing hate among many people, especially the young generation. People are so quick to judge and discriminate, it is no surprise children think that the color of your skin defines who you are. There has been an increase in the number of violent acts and although we are far from being a country at war, there are many other countries who seem to never leave war. There are more homeless people on the streets in our country than there ever should be. With a big country like ours, there should be enough jobs for everyone, and a shelter that provides food and care all day, every day of the week, for those who truly need it.

With a new President coming into office very soon, comes along the riots and the negativity. There are reasons why our President-elect is going to be our President, and that is not going to change for four years. It's time to think about it in a different perspective whether we want to or not, and give him a chance; you might be surprised!

It is very clear that this world needs peace and it needs it sooner than most might want to admit. If a little peace was spread among one another every day, our world will be a better place with time. Once people put aside all their opinions and hate, we learn that every one of us are the same, no matter the color of our skin, our religion, or our political views.