Why or why not.
2007-01-31 08:42:01 · 12 answers · asked by . 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Yes and no. To me, there is absolutely nothing wrong with helping the poor, especially someone who is down on their luck. Unfortunately, just like what is going on here in Iraq........they may refuse to work and only hold their hand out wanting a donation, or may not even try to help themselves at all. This would be the only reason why I wouldn't want to help anyone who is poor....not saying that I'm rich either. Moses said it in the Old Testament....because many of the men refused to work...so he said and I paraphrase this, " they don't work, neither shall they eat".
2007-01-31 09:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is only proper to help others. The wealthy have a duty to help others become wealthy.
If by help you meant donate money then no. Donating money only promotes beggery.
2007-02-01 02:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by T V K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it should never be mandated, it is up to them how they spend their wealth, but it would be better if they did some good with their money, and not just hoard it. It is about a can of beans cost the same for everybody..
2007-01-31 16:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally? No. Morally? Yes. That's why Republicans are more charitable than Democrats.
2007-01-31 18:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a moral duty.
2007-01-31 17:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cinna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The poor can help themselves by getting off their lazy butts and doing something.
2007-01-31 16:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to a very limited degree. education is the best thing that can help the poor
2007-01-31 17:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a law or anything nor do I think it should be, however those more fortuante should definitly help the less fortunate.
2007-01-31 16:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Asky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a moral duty, but not a legal one
2007-01-31 16:51:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one owes anything to anyone else! You should however have compassion in your heart and if you have the means to help you should, but they should be taught to help themselves!
2007-01-31 16:48:22 · answer #10 · answered by mommy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋