i live in a developing country that has been in an incessant civil war. Due to the goverment's priorities being focused on the war, the state of poverty has begun to increase. From what i see, i see that there are more old and frail people on the roads and it aches me to see them because they are obviously too weak to care for themselves.
whenever possible i buy them some food or give them some money. i have realised that due to inflation it is pretty useless giving them spare change, so i give them a considerable amount in order to buy atleast one meal.
I just don't understand how people have become so selfish and materialistic that they don't realise that there are so many poor people suffering. People waste so much of money on useless things and i must say i too am not a saint. i come from a very well off family but my parents have taught me to care for the less fortunate as well.
what can we do? what can YOU do? please, let's try and make a difference
thank you in adv
2006-11-29 06:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Unfortunately, people often do not think of all of the bad situations in the world because they are not in that situation or are not confronted with it on a daily basis.
2006-11-29 06:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are very selfish and self centered , in order not to feel bad they tell themselves that this is the way those folks want to live ,how ignorant is that ? My husband and I are only a pay check away from being right out there with them . I'm 52 and he's 62 .
I've been injured and he works as many hours as possible , and we can hardly make it . I know some may think .... but you have a computer . It's very old and was given to me , and my daughter pays for me to be on the Internet . Sorry I didn't mean to go off there . The point is even though we are not in a good position right now I still give when ever I run across someone who is in worse need at that moment . It is the right thing to do .
2006-11-29 14:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you brought this up! Poverty does break my heart and I hate to see anyone in poverty. I don't know how some people can spend so much money on themselves and be so selfish, never thinking of how much their money could help others. However, most charities are not the answer either, because they are so top heavy with greed. I think everyone should help anyone they see whenever they can. The world needs more love! And, it can only be found in Jesus!
2006-11-29 14:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by swissmiss620 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look i live in the USA i try hard enough every day not to become yet another homeless person/family my damn self...what do you expect out of the general public? im pretty sure most people skimp by month to month just like me...talk to Oprah or the basketball players or the rap artist...but me sorry ill go serve a meal as a volunteer but thats all i have
2006-11-29 14:20:34 · answer #4 · answered by ELIZY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people have this attitude that if it doesnt directly bother or affect them then why should they care? i think its just wrong. and i does break and sadden my heart. alot of people are extremely selfish and only looks out for themselves.
2006-11-29 17:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you gave every cent you had to the cause it would still exist.
2006-11-29 14:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by baby1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why ?
because of the
$$$
or lack thereoff.
2006-11-29 21:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋