When will there be no more Poverty?
94552
There will always be poverty. Some because of circumstances, some by choice.
1109501
No, I don't think so. US is contributing very little money to help clear poverty around the world. Only UK and Australia did that largely. I'm not sure with this answer.
723533
no they won't  b/c if they did then i don't think there would be poor people in this world b/c the jobs are endless when it comes to picking fruits and vegetable and working in hot ass sewing factories.  many americans wouldn't be caught dead working in places like that, they would rather get on welfare and live off of others.
805221
It is true that more than half of the population is under poverty. What we have to make is to provide them the essential commodities at cheaper rate. Most of them should be provided 'pay for work' jobs as per Minimum wages Act. The health facilities and educational facilities shall be provided as nearer as to them. To supply them the essential commodities at cheaper rate, we have either to produce more the items listed as essential commodities or to import at cheaper rate as a welfare measure. Govt. should take all steps to control the inflation rate. It is a wonder that nowadays inflation rate is almost static but the rates of certain commodities are getting doubled/tripled.\n\nIf all these are provided to the population beneath the poverty line, somehow we will be successful in fighting 'poverty' in India.
293566
No, it will never be 3rd world. It might slip to 2nd, but I even doubt that because of the high standard of living.
710872
I don't think so. There is so much corruption in our government, crime, etc.. and i believe that it will get alot worse before it get better. Technology will improve i believe and we will have a cure for terminal diseases. But the overall effect of the planet will decline greatly.
186489
Home safety improvements can start with alarm systems, add a good dog, then get and learn to use a firearm. (Note: Firearms are not for everyone.  If you have kids, think long and hard about a firearm.)\n\nMy opinion on poverty is (1) bad or corrupt government (2) poor education due to bad system (back to government) or lack of funds (3) lack of opportunities (government again)\n(4) lack of motivation are the cause of poverty.\n\nThe solution is replace "bad and lack" with "good and plenty".
300697
I don't think it can. Poverty can be reduced, but in order to cure poverty, everyone would have to put in the effort and wealth and goods would have to be distributed more equally, which isn't going to happen. In our capitalistic society, money is power and people don't want to give that up. Also, our values and where we put money is so jaded ( police officers, fire fighters, and teachers make very little, while athletes make millions), that it would take a menal overhaul and societal change before we can ever come close to curing poverty
755408
With the expansion of Capitalism throughout the world, it's conceivable that poverty will be virtually eliminated in our lifetimes.
1059584
NO IN NEAR FUTURE.\n PROBABLY COUPLE OF DECADES LATER.
419655
Hopefully soon. Everything is going up except wages. People can not afford to pay bills and eat too. Utility bills have more than tripled, gasoline has even done more than that, groceries are high, but people can not afford hardly anything if they are working for minimum wage. It's terrible that our country can help other countries but can not and will not help their own. Unemployment is higher than it has ever been and the only people making good money are politicians, people in the entertainment business, and the people who already have it. I don't see things getting any better soon. I just wish there were a way to open the eyes of the people who could change the problems that the lower and middle income people face.
318908
Start with yourselves. Have discipline and motivation to have a good education and a decent job. Poverty are mostly the result of undisciplined indidviduals within the society. They often complain and ask the government to help them but they don't even tried to help themselves. Also we all should have a new government. Vote for those right in the position and not because you are being paid. Officials can't make this thing a positive issue at this moment because they're so busy with their own "business" so we really can't rely our future to them. We can do it step-by-step.
47497
I have some info. There's alot of hungry people in africa. And perhaps if they did some work to stir up some money, then they could buy some food. They should stop bumming food off of countries that feel bad for them. either die or work. It's that easy.
1096034
I think that's true. I mean, look at the history of all the current wealthy countries today (United States, China, India, Argentina, etc). They were once consider a poverish nation and with leadership and trade laws, these countries flourish. Countries that are dependent on foreign aid will never get rid of poverty because the leaders of these countries are selfish and greedy. When countries donate money to poverish nations, it is up to the government of these poverish nations to distribute. Too bad the leaders of these poverish countries can take full advantage of this. They take in the foreign aid and usually never distribute to the people in need. Sometimes they steal foreign supplies and sell it in the market.
517669
Good idea! Perhaps ot will encourage people to actually get out of welfare, instead of propagating so that they can collect more. Brilliant!\n\nPS: Will nip corruption in the system though, hence might not be feasible.
1085507
Hunger and poverty will always be around, but their burden can be lessened significantly.  While we cling to our faith that government will deliver us, provided that we let ourselves be taxed to death, no great dent can be put in the global issues of poverty and hunger.  \nWelfare and foreign aid do nothing but give harmful bureaucracies more and more power to abuse.  Such programs look good, but they create a system of force: govt steals from us, calling it compassion, making us victims who "gave at the tax office" and perpetuates a dependency on legalised theft.  That is not "social responsibility"!  This is a perversion of the concept of compassion, of charity, but as long as we trust religion and/or government to rescue us, there is no real help for the poor.  \n\nCompassion, NOT compulsion.  http://www.bureaucrash.com/
921144
Poverty and inequality