do you feel for the poeple in third world countries? If so are You doing anything to help?
114545
I certainly appreciate you asking this question for there are a lot of us who feel for the people in the third world countries and are doing our best to make sure that their enviorment and living conditions improve, let me list some of the things that are being done:\n\nIncreased flow of money into the countries from the USA\n\nHave visited often and bought items and various souveniers from the country and brought them back to the USA\n\nHere in the USA we have imported their whiskey for years\n\nWe now have taken over the hockey franchises from them\n\nWe have better football and in trying to teach them to change they resist, so we send them our secondary players.\n\nWe try to change them to a democratic way of life but they insist on obeying a Queen and living in a monarchy\n\nSend them foodstuff from the USA for they have no national food.\n\nSend them our draft dodgers, bail jumpers, etc\n\nLet them steal the melody from God Bless America\n\nI really don't know what more we can do for our friends in the North, they just do not appreciate everything that we do for them in fact their famous people come down here to make a living:  Jim Carry, Alex Trebeck, Linda Ronstadt (sorry wrong country she is from the Southern third world country), \nMel Gibson (again sorry, but another one of those countries that have a Queen).  Now I don't say that the total country is third world don't forget Quebec which is now a part of France, they qualify as a second world country.\n\nSo, yes I do feel for people in the third world countries, the second world countries, fourth and fifth world countries \n(these are usually in colder climates, Finland, Norway, etc) and the sixth world countries (Mars, Pluto and Uranus) so if you have the same feelings I want to know what YOU are doing about it for asking questions does not qualify as concern.
405995
Globalization affects the periphery countries very negatively. With things like structural adjustment programs forcing third world gov. to give up their soverignty there is very little a country can do to try and find there own sustainable way to grow their country. Since these countries are often exploited through investment and the labor practices of transnationals it shouldnt suprise anyone that discontent and instability is often a third world problem.
502286
USA should stop helping everyone around the globe and help their own! You should help someone who will help their selves. I feel like for some unfortunate reason a person may become homeless or not have food. I believe we should help them get on their feet, but the ultimate goal is they go to work and make it on their own. If they are disabled or to old to work then extend the help!
25618
While I am all for being helpful, I believe that it is best to help Those who have to make their homes on the streets of our homeland first.Poverty is a problem here, too. I don't see why people are so quick to go rushing off to the aid of foreign countries when chances are there are people with just as great needs living in or near a dumpster or cardboard box just outside their own home. \n\nThe next time you're feeling helpful, Buy a homeless person a good meal. And be sure to ask what they would like. They are people too, so they may not like certain things, or may be allergic, intolerant, etc. In which case you wouldn't be helping very much.
711622
Yes, of course! I know that this is going to sound crazy but, I think that if you help people it spreads happiness. (you help someone, they help someone else....and on and on) Then maybe someday when you need help it will come back to you!
827848
I think you should do what you were planning to do. Get them involved in helping others. Hopefully they'll feel good after giving that they'll want to do it more often and be grateful for what they have.
229986
I've always been the type of person who loves to do the charity thing for those unfortunate people I see on streets(selling flowers, candies, newspapers for a living). I've always wanted to offer them help but I have nothing but my allowances. So this is the very thing I will do with my power. Make these people feel they belong to the society.
964657
I think a lot of westerners dont think about 2nd and 3rd world countries. I think westerners have a lot of other things that press them and dont allow for the prioritization of other countries, or even states within their own country.  I think that's why you have only small handfuls of organizations that are dedicated to the cause, and many other causes. Money makes the world go 'round, so when it comes to donating, no matter where in the world, if you cant see directly where the money goes, you tend to keep it, That seems to be the norm. Hopefully that makes sense. Oh, and I am very in touch with people-their lives and cultures and tribulations. This is something that has been a factor in my family's life since before I was born and even more so today. \nI cannot say which country I would go to, because if I could travel, I'd visit them all.
695465
Try doing something to benefit others, like teach english in africa or donate some of your money to a chariety you support
1177441
You are right.  Charity begins at home.  Look after our own FIRST and then when they are taken care of, we can look past our borders and if our own are looked after, there will be that many more Americans to help others in the world.  I feel bad for Americans who can't get the basics that we freely give to illegal immigrants and to other nations in the world.  I think our government is too busy trying to "look good" to other nations by being so generous to others.  Look at our own victims of the hurricanes last year - most of them haven't been helped properly yet!  Clean up our own back yard before we start helping the neighbours so much.
696424
Sometimes. I feel overwhelmed by little things sometimes because the big things seem to drain me. Sometimes reaching out to help that certain person is just too much.
1074712
I personally like to help others...if i don't no something, i will spend the time to look it up to help out a friend in need!!!
823851
yes. don't laugh but i would like to help out the african nations. i feel that the countries and people there have been forgotten by the first world countries. \n\nCommon american attitude: who cares about people who are dying of AIDS or malaria in africa when i'm here at home comtemplating whether i should get my breast augmented. hey i think dancing with the stars is on. omg, i can't believe they broke up! did you see what maria was wearing last nite? god, i'm so fat. why can't i find a man? my life sucks etc...\n\ni am willing to run the risk of being murdered over there so long as i have the opportunity to help clean up corrupt governments and help people \n\ni just wish people would care more about other issues besides the ones that directly affect them.
387230
Im a caucasian male, should i be proud, my country is dominent, although tyrannical...im not sure if i should be honorored for being an american citizen and not suffering through all the hardships of other people, it doesnt seem fair. i feel bad when i realize that i have more freedoms then most people in other countries and i take advantage of them. I feel bad when i realize that while im struggling about which job i should get or which girl i should try to go out with, people from other countries are worrying about there next meal, or if there going to be able to raise there children, or if there even going to make it through the next day...there is so much pain in the world and i feel bad for neglecting it and living my own little life of seclusion and happiness, and i feel worse because like everyone i have my problems and they seem so pathetic and miniscule in comparison the others, it seems wrong to live like this in the U.S. and not help other people, we are all the same and yet we act as though we are all different. \n\nIdk why i went all out and said all this but congrats!! you got me to think and express some emotion, it doesnt happen very often so you should feel proud\n\nbanshee_370@yahoo.com
164490
I would love to do what you did someday!  When I hear your story I feel so selfish in my life.  I am raising 2 children and it is impossible for me to leave (right now) them to do something like what you have done. I do feel compelled to help others though.  Thank you for all you have done to help humanity. You will be rewarded with very good karma !\n\nPeace my friend
789619
This is just life. It if weren't for the bad times, we wouldn't enjoy the good ones as much.\nIt seems like you are too good and willing to give what you have to help somebody, I used to be this way also, but the truth is if you don't take care of yourself, nobody else will, and if you don't take care of yourself you can't take care of anybody else.\nWe can't just be as free with what we have as when we were\nteenagers, then we had time to gain it back, now we need to hold on to what we have. I would recommend that you break the cycle of helping too much, I have the feeling you help others, not just the men in your life. If you are a person who feels the need to help others, then there are plenty of volunteer opportunities out there and it won't cost you money. But I know that sometimes we feel that love is worth any cost, but you end up losing by giving  all and then having nothing left for your own needs.\nUnless you are extremely wealthy, I suggest you start trying\nto take care of your needs, and when that is done, be putting something aside for your own future when you need it.
233166
No. I am one of those people who can't stand to see the homeless people on the streets and usually donate to them.  I've given them money and even food.  I know that some of them are not really homeless and do the begging routine to just get money, however I feel that if I do my part and help the ones you can, God will take care of the ones who are doing wrong.  I've donated to those who I've watched take the money and went and bought them something to eat and I've also donated to those who have went straight to the  liquor store.  Atleast I know my heart is in the right place and if they are doing wrong it's between them and God.