ORDEM E PROGRESSO

Pele’s legendary dribbling skills and legendary goals, Ronaldo’s wide open front teeth, Roberto Carlos’ powerful UFO kicks, the samba, the carnaval, the statue of Jesus Christ and the great Amazon river all represent the biggest country on the continent of South America; BRAZIL. One more asset is about to be added on to the long list of “Brazilian goods”. This is energy. As a result of petroleum power, Brazil is being predicted as one the biggest to-be energy suppliers of the world. Ranking their recently discovered oil deposit third biggest in the world, Brazil is expecting to have massive amounts of resources for an energy-hungry world.
Up until now Brazil has been mainly famous for its excellent soccer skills. An endless count of soccer talents have been produced from Brazil and seems like every four years, the World Cup is filled with new Brazilian soccer genius who will show that lively, Brazilian soccer spirit over and over again. Just when we thought it was over after Ronaldo lost his moment in the World Cup, Brazil, amazingly enough produced two of the most genius players on the soccer fields presently; Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho.
Just like Brazil’s soccer game, it seems like Brazil’s economy is not going to give in when it is being challenged by the environment of a torn continent where socialism is slowly creeping its way into the minds of many South Americans.
Energy is the most precious thing that our present world I quickly running out of. Energy gives this industrialized and computerized world its air to breathe. It keeps it alive. Because of this crucial responsibility that has been now bestowed unto Brazil, it should be capable of and start managing these resources, not only for the good its own country but for the good of the whole world. Brazil must make plans in advance as to what steps it will take to use this resource in the most efficient way possible and also it must create a safe environment for the investment and value of this resource.
Like all natural resources, the one in Brazil will also dry up. What Brazilians should focus on right now, is the conservation and efficient use of this product so that it would benefit everyone and lead to a more stable world. Just like the words on its national flag, Brazilians should strive for "order and progress".

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Entry #6 (20100656)