should rich countries give aid to poor countries?
Shannon
Prof. English 102
10/12/14
Should Richer Countries Help Poorer Countries?
Some people live in a country where every minute of everyday they are hungry, under clothed, and at risk for death because they are poor. Other people wake up and their biggest problem is which shirt to wear with which jeans. Both are scenarios that occur on a daily basis in our countries, some more extreme than others. With that in mind a question of whether or not rich nations have an obligation to help those nations as need arises. Professor of philosophy Peter Singer believes “ It is the responsibility of affluent nations, such as the United States, to assist poor nations in which people are starving to death” (1). I agree with this statement that richer countries should help poor countries for several reasons, richer countries should send educators to poorer countries to teach both children and adults, richer countries should do more charity work for poorer countries, and helping out other countries in need will teach richer countries to be more appreciative for what they have.
The first reason why richer countries such as the United States should assist poorer countries such as countries in Africa is by, sending educators over to 3rd world countries. Education is the most important key to successfulness. By sending educators over to 3rd world countries it can help educate people to be better prepared to prevent disease and to use health services effectively. Educators can teach mothers how to raise healthier children and how to properly care for the elderly and sick. Educators can teach children the basics such as reading and writing and arithmetic. Educators can teach people how to plant and grow their own food. Just by educating a 3rd world country can greatly help with their health and safety and ensure a potential income to those who are more educated then others.
The second reason why richer countries should give aid to poorer countries is because; richer
Prof. English 102
10/12/14
Should Richer Countries Help Poorer Countries?
Some people live in a country where every minute of everyday they are hungry, under clothed, and at risk for death because they are poor. Other people wake up and their biggest problem is which shirt to wear with which jeans. Both are scenarios that occur on a daily basis in our countries, some more extreme than others. With that in mind a question of whether or not rich nations have an obligation to help those nations as need arises. Professor of philosophy Peter Singer believes “ It is the responsibility of affluent nations, such as the United States, to assist poor nations in which people are starving to death” (1). I agree with this statement that richer countries should help poor countries for several reasons, richer countries should send educators to poorer countries to teach both children and adults, richer countries should do more charity work for poorer countries, and helping out other countries in need will teach richer countries to be more appreciative for what they have.
The first reason why richer countries such as the United States should assist poorer countries such as countries in Africa is by, sending educators over to 3rd world countries. Education is the most important key to successfulness. By sending educators over to 3rd world countries it can help educate people to be better prepared to prevent disease and to use health services effectively. Educators can teach mothers how to raise healthier children and how to properly care for the elderly and sick. Educators can teach children the basics such as reading and writing and arithmetic. Educators can teach people how to plant and grow their own food. Just by educating a 3rd world country can greatly help with their health and safety and ensure a potential income to those who are more educated then others.
The second reason why richer countries should give aid to poorer countries is because; richer