They often complained of the help/aid that their government is giving to the poor countries? Sometimes its not really an aid because it will be paid/being paid in another manner
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It is their culture and they are bullies
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Poor countries want what wealthy countries have, even if it means taking it rather than earning it.  Inequality leads to conflict.  The only way many people know to solve conflict is through violence.  Learing to talk, use diplomacy, is the only hope we have.
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So this is sort of what a person would call his/her "prerogative" when it comes to staying in an outrageously priced suite in Las Vegas or taking some of those funds and helping the needy (worldwide, not just Darfur - in fact, in the U.S. for starters).\n\nIt is obscene, but what's worse is the fact that funds are being sent to Darfur and the officials THERE are not distributing the money and/or goods properly (as has been the case with most charitable distributions/causes).
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There is too much corruption down there. So they need someone else to blame and why not blame the US.
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government is about fleecing the poor.
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It is a third world nation. The government is not even in charge. Get out more
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People of society can help those who are in situations where the person has ended up with more children than they can afford (for whatever reason).  Churches and private organizations have been doing this for years in an effort to help the children grow to become responsible members of society. \n\nIt is unfair that one can turn to the government and the government forces its citizens to help support people who have ended up in these situations. It's a matter of choices of how to help and where you can do the most good. Government seems to want your money without consideration of time or talent. Where as private organizations ask for money but are more than willing to also accept your time and talents to help out.\n\nWe short change ourselves in this area all the time. I really wish people would see the benefits of real charity and not in thinking that throwing money at it through taxes is going to be good enough. It just isn't good enough.
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i disagree with chilling_charlie cause developed countries could simply consume poor countries natural resources, process them and sell to other developed countries therefore making billions, i wouldn't call it a conspiracy though it's obvious that the rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer nothing hidden to that, but i also say developing countries don't prosper because their populations are to cowardly to face their rulers, i live in one and i know how it works, until a mojor and organized movement happens there will be no hope, people have to do something if they want things to change
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Yes some African Governments are corrupt,but who is teaching them?You,ve got it,Governments like the Labour Party.Corrupt from top to bottom and only interested in their own well being.They are all hypocrites @ HOGS.
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That is a good story.\n\nBut, one reason for Government is to provide goods and services that can be a "collective action problem" or "free rider problem".  In a society, there will always be examples of the entire public good being improved by small contributions from every resident, while the entire populace would be greatly disserved by ignoring those contributions.\n\nA good example is the interstate system, (Thanks Eisenhower!) or the National Defense. A small contribution (i.e taxes) from each individual can add up to insure that goods and services can travel around the country, and that we don't get invaded.  \n\nIn current terms, we have two choices. A) give relief in the form of monetary aid to Hurricane Katrina victims on the gulf coast, with each citizen making a relatively small sacrifice in the form of taxes or B) choose not to give that aid, and watch tens of thousands of people suffer, through death , illness, bankruptcy, etc.\n\nI think most people believe we have an obligation to provide relief to some, but we all seem to draw a different line in the sand about what constitutes a "small contribution". \nFor example, it's expected that an additional $120 billion will be allocated to the Mideast war(s). That's about 350-400 dollars per American citizen. Is this a small contribution?\n\nEvery person draws their line differently.
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Globalization isn't helping the poor.  It is being built on their backs.
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People who have very little often do not get enough nourishment, have health problems that don't get treated due to lack of money. They can't afford to travel and go to school so they tend to have less education.\n\nSome people who come by money are affected by the power of money. They learn they can do things they could not before. They sometimes get careless with their morals or take risks and get into trouble that might not have happened before.\n\nThen there are others who are so grateful for their new found fortune they work hard at finding ways to make their money count for the good of others. They start foundations that pay tuition for students to go to higher education. They begin or fund charities. They donate to expand hospitals.\n\nSo, there are two sides of the coin and the deciding factor is the character of the individual....
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It's easy to 'assume' that everyone who receives assistance is just lazy and that no one suffers from any circumstances that requires our society to help them. It is the perfect perception and makes it a lot easier on the rest of us to feel good about ourselves.\n\nBut in fact, bad things do happen to good people sometimes and there are those who are neither lazy or trying to steal your pennies who do need some assistance.\n\nBut then again, are you your brother's keeper?\n\nProbably not.
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They claim that they are agreeing with govt b/c it will allow the people over there to have access to their system.  But they are making money, so it is hard to believe what they say.
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it's true what you are saying about people taking advantage...but not everybody ...some people are really poor and need the help..laws just have to catch those that take advantage of welfare ..because not everybody should pay....the laws need to tighten up on those individuals...that are taking advantage...but give welfare to the poor especially with really sick parent that cannot work,and need food for their children.
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Well, I wouldn't say that we aren't getting cared for, but I see your point. The U.S. government gets into other countries' business a lot. They throw millions of bucks into these causes without asking. They think they are doing good, which they could be doing. But what if they MADE SURE we were O.K. first, and THEN got OUR support on the project? Easier and better solution.
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I am totally for it, I said this time and time again. If they want to become citizens than pay up your long overdue. If they knew they had to , they would go back real quick I bet. Also the government needs to stop giving away aid to them.