A group in Maine is working to have the Poor, or to have this lands "Underpaid" speak out for themselves.
So are Celebs doing Good or Harm of having people express in their own terms what is required to wipe out the nightmare of poverty?
Is the media doing a dis-service, to those working as hard as they can for inadequate wages, or the working poor.
The working poor comprise 65% of all American Underpaid.
So as Movie, and other stars boost their name recognization using slogans that enforce the myths of poverty this Maine Non-Profit Group called Hospitality House Inc. would love for stars to assist the Underpaid themselves to speak out.
2006-10-24 11:03:25 · 8 answers · asked by janshouse justice for all 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think it's a mixed blessing, because so many people just get annoyed when these stars who share their concerns/opinions with the world.
2006-10-24 11:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by voycinwilderness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On balance I think they are doing Good, if-and only-if they put their money where their mouth is. They need to give GENEROUSLY of their time, talent, and effort to reduce poverty.I suspect many of them do that. It's got to be more than an ego trip.
Just talking about it, or marching,or demonstrations is totally useless.
It all begins in education. Tiger Woods, for example has started a school, and that didn't come cheap.
2006-10-24 18:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its true the lower classes have been forgotten
and since the stars are overpaid bunch of sock puppets ...they should also dig deep into there own pockets...put boots on the ground and money where there mouths are
the media should also help
but media are the worst bunch of sock puppets
2006-10-24 18:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by murphys_lawyers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Celebs should simply stay outside of politics. They usually cannot bring anything constructive (or factual) to the table.
2006-10-24 18:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, their hearts are in the right place, but simply bringing attention to the problem won't solve it. Celebrities seem to think that simply having people pay attention to something will solve it. (And they definetely could have picked some brighter celebrities.)
2006-10-24 18:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by Strange Design 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern is that this turns into a Photo-Op and once the hullabaloo dies down, it, again, lies fallow
2006-10-24 18:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-24 18:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is wonderful. It shows that celebs are not conceited and snobs... well, not ALL of them ,anyway.
2006-10-24 19:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah* 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋