Is this the world we live in?

Question

Global Priority $U.S. Billions

Cosmetics in the United States 8
Ice cream in Europe 11
Perfumes in Europe and the United States 12
Pet foods in Europe and the United States 17
Business entertainment in Japan 35
Cigarettes in Europe 50
Alcoholic drinks in Europe 105
Narcotics drugs in the world 400
Military spending in the world 780

And compare that to what was estimated as additional costs to achieve universal access to basic social services in all developing countries:

Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Basic education for all 6
Water and sanitation for all 9
Reproductive health for all women 12
Basic health and nutrition 13

Answer 1

The upper list refers to satisfying the self, the lower list to think of others. Sad facts.

Answer 2

Yes, this is the world we live in.

What, exactly, are you proposing be done about it?

I noticed that you left out folks in the United Arab Emirates sending billions on the most expensive hotel in the world, creating artificial islands for luxury homes, and putting up indoor artificial ski resorts in the middle of the desert. I suppose that those are more morally acceptable to you than people eating ice cream in Europe?

I believe you will find that it is very easy to whine about social inequity, but much more difficult to identify a practical solution, and even harder still to get the various powers that be around the globe to accept (let alone implement) any solution that you decide you like.

Answer 3

Sadly to say, but yes this is. The things we need to focus on we dont n some of the more menial things that we shouldnt we do. Nice stats!

Answer 4

Yes, apparently, since i trust your statistics.

Answer 5

Yep, not the best way to spend money, but thats us....

Answer 6

The answer would be, Yes.