Doesn't that just exemplify what the rich care about, sports! Big money will always be given to have the best in sports but never enough to keep people out of poverty.
I don't hate sports, just noticing the imbalance here.
What are others thinking about this? Do we need to change our priorities?
2006-09-26 01:59:43 · 12 answers · asked by Greanwitch 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This country is in a sad state. It is unbelievable that they can get the Super dome together, they can have Mardi Gras, however, people are living in trailers and displaced outside of their home states. My son went in the summer for a missionary trip to New Orleans he said it was a horrible site. And the rumor is they do not plan on rebuilding the 9th ward. That was the most improvised area of New Orleans. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Very sad, a reality of our country. I do not understand how people can go there and have a good time with the devastation going on right around them, I guess it is easy to close your eyes to things that do not directly affect you. For most! It would be nice if they were planning on using the proceeds for the games to subsidize the cost of repairs to homes. The people of New Orleans are a unique culture of people, they have lived there for generations. Some of the nicest people i have ever encountered in my life. God Bless them all and we need to continue to hold them in prayer. And do what we can by donating time, materials, money, etc to agencies such as the Red Cross.
2006-09-26 02:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure we need to change our priorities - but whose priorities are they? If the rich paid for the Superdome, no problem, but it's your tax dollars that are paying...because a lot of people would rather watch a bunch of musclebound morons chase a piece of inflated pigskin around a field than provide universal health care. Yes, I'm over simplifying, but it's true our priorities are in the wrong place. Otherwise teachers would be paid millions and sports figures would be striking for a living wage.
2006-09-26 02:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no money in helping the homeless, poor, and starving people. Sad but true. If someone could get a tax break or tons of media coverage, help would be on the way. It is not an attractive cause. I sure did not watch the game last night knowing there were too many houses not rebuilt. This is not good.
2006-09-26 02:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people by nature are selfish, and want to be entertained. Basically the way it works is out of sight, out of mind. If people got serious about helping other people the way Christ taught the world would be a different place. I'm not against sports or concerts or other comforts, I just can't justify paying $800 for tickets when there are desperate people in need elsewhere.
2006-09-26 02:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by J-O-Y 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 00:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that is in the U.S. and cost a few million dollars (a quick fix which also has economic benefits) while in countries where people are starving it is usually due to internal conflict (civil war, dictatorships, etc...) which are beyond our control. Even when we send money or food, there is no guarantee that it will be used properly because most of those governments are corrupt and will hoard the funds or misuse them.
2006-09-26 02:08:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking that a step farther, why can we revitalize the Superdome but we cannot get homes in New Orleans rebuilt.
2006-09-26 02:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by toff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
girl you are so right why didnt american leave the holy land when obl asked them in all kindness to fight on other ground! america refused and this is how the 911 event occured were you aware of this!
they asked usa for compassion and the us ignored them well you see this could have been avoided i did research on this and i am hurt when this was learned to me that this was the outcome, the why and what motivated this!! not that i agree but i wonder do usa understand this is the reason!
we need my friend to put principle over personality!
wow
This too shall pass!
2006-09-26 02:12:47 · answer #8 · answered by wise 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sell your computer and give the money to charities that feed the world's starving if you really care. Otherwise, it's their money and their choice what to do with it.
2006-09-26 02:39:37 · answer #9 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right and I really wish people would change their priorities in this regard.
2006-09-26 02:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Elly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋