You mean why is there inequality generally, or are you talking about LGBT issues?
We are individuals. There is no easy way around that, and none is wanted. People who have money should be encouraged to be generous, but the suffering of others does not always lead to generosity. Sometimes it leads to contempt. Sometimes it leads to a big bureaucratic mess which may or may not relieve their suffering. Sometimes it leads to slick promoters who use those suffering people to line their own pockets.
The best way to help others is locally. If you are distressed about poverty, homelessness, hunger, start in your own neighborhood, your own town. There are charitable organizations which are run by local people, and you can volunteer: donate food, donate money, donate your time. The local people know what they need and want, whereas large international organizations tend to be rather top-heavy, and aid is too likely to fall into the hands of corrupt officials.
Of course we need to help people elsewhere, also, but the best way to do that may well be to buy hand-made products they have made, or support the few large organizations which are very much in the public eye and scrutiny, such as the International Red Cross.
There will never been complete economic equality, as people have different needs, different abilities, and different living conditions. But we can help if we want to.
2007-08-12 07:57:40
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