Madison Womelsdorf

Globalization Letter
1/21/15
Dear Ban Ki-Moon,
The people throughout the world are currently living in a globalized nation and
not only is it beneficial to many people but its also important that we continue to live in a
globalized world. Whenever we buy food and clothing, listen to music, or watch the
news, we can see how different parts of the world are connected together. Living in a
globalized world is important because it allows different countries to communicate and
feel connected but it also allows cultural blending. Cultural blending is when one or
more cultures begin to mix traditions and adopt the other cultures practices. In the East,
societies with a long past of focusing on only a community are now placing more values
on the unique contributions of an individual. Globalization promoted the movement of
the East focusing more on individual rights and becoming more westernized.
Globalization is also important because it is a key force in promoting world-wide
economic development. By continuing to live in a globalized world, developing nations
can continue to achieve economic growth and connection between nations can continue
to increase.
Also, an issue that I wanted to address and give my opinion on during this letter
was the issue of the heightened threat of organized crime, piracy, and drug trafficking.
The issue of organized crime and drug trafficking is not only dangerous for the people
but its also dangerous for the country. The economy of a nation should not be
dependent on something as dangerous as drug trafficking. Although drug trafficking can
increase the economic aspect of a country by bringing in more money, it results in more
crime, more deaths, and decreases the speed of development. The billions of dollars
generated from illicit drugs fuel terrorist activities and promote other crimes such as
human trafficking and the smuggling of guns or people. Central America is facing rising
levels of violence fueled by organized crime and drug trafficking. In Afghanistan the
highest rate of opiate prevalence is hindering its development. Efforts to decrease the

rise in organized crime and drug trafficking must be stopped if we wish to continue to
develop our world and help other countries become economically stable.
Sincerely,
Madison.