The Most Important Issue

In my mind, poverty is the most concerning problem our world faces today. The number of people living in poor living conditions and who lack a proper education, a solid income and enough food is untenable. However, poverty is not just a problem within itself; it is the root of so many other issues. Poverty can lead to overpopulation because people are having large families without knowing the consequences. It can also lead to corruption because people do not have the experience or the education to run a government well. I believe we can not place a band-aid over this 'wound' by handing out money and hoping for the best. The key to fighting poverty begins with an education, and providing that requires a lot more time and energy than we are willing to sacrifice.