VERNON — When water is being polluted, we don't have enough clean water for everyone to share. Some people think water should be owned, but I think the water should be shared equally among everyone all over the world.
Owning water is unfair. Sharing water is healthier, and it won't harm the environment.
I think that to improve our lives, we should not do projects with the water or own the water. But if we have to, we should always think about the future before we proceed.
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