Do developed nations have an ethical responsiblility to address worldwide threats to public issues like , aids
549968
Absolutely yes.  We are really a global community now, and we all have a responsibility to the entire world on matters of that nature.
590518
the countries need to get their government under control and get some political stability that does not involve dictators.  then humanitarian aid (example:  against HIV/AIDS and hunger) can move through the countries safer and can expect not to be attacked by guerrilla fighters when helping women and children.
1007516
The problem is that many African countries don't have functioning governmental institutions.  Sending money might help alleviate problems temporarily, but until they have more stable institutions and social welfare programs, governments can't be effective in helping their people.  Another problem is that many African countries have outrageous amounts of debt, so this plus unstable economies (that part is sort of a chicken and egg kind of thing) make it really difficult for these governments to become more stable and to provide and maintain public goods.
437831
By recognizing AIDS is a real danger, promoting "safe sex" and by "talking about AIDS and telling people that it is a real danger and threat to the human race!  Sports could play a big role in the fight against AIDS or any sexually transmitted disease, or life threatening disease, by being open and talking about it!
839459
AIDS is no longer a gay disease. Trust westerners to be so incredibly insular in their understanding. More heterosexual people have AIDS on a global scale. It affects everyone and not just 'sexually immoral' people.
976665
There needs to be more education particular in third world countries about the possible consequences of unsafe sex - HIV/AIDS being one of them.\n\nIn developed countries, try to stop needle sharing between drug users to bring down the spread of HIV/AIDS.
440872
AIDS is everywhere, even China, a very closed society.\n\nIn Africa you have so many other problems with poverty and lack of education, superstitions and denial.  \n\nPeople in America are in denial, too.  They think it "can't happen to me".  But it can.
149673
My job is doing HIV prevention so I do the same thing for a living. So I think its great the Brazilian gov are the ones handing out the condoms. Its nice to know what some place in the world the gov't is realistic and supportive and trying to be most effective in preventing HIV and STDs...unlike the U.S....come on how many people in this day and age are gonna really wait until marriage to have sex? They never even really did it before!
340746
disease that can be transmitted globally
1087225
no I dont think so\n\nmaybe morality in some areas would go down but things like rape and murder are in society's best interest to prevent and punish.\n\nYou have evidence of this in atheistic communist countries that still had laws against theft murder and rape.
498069
I think a lot of money goes into AIDS research, and although there is obviously no cure yet, there are drugs that greatly prolong life.  Treatment and drug distribution should be a major concern, however.  The AIDS epidemic in Africa is devastating, and it is genuinely horrifying to realize that I live in a country (U.S.) that would rather funnel my tax money into a phony war that I don't support than use it to help masses of people who suffer indescribable conditions every day of their lives.  First world powers, capable of stepping in, are just leaving the African continent to rot.  The vast majority of AIDS sufferers in Africa don't have access to the medication that could improve their health and prolong their lives, and government leaders constantly avoid discussing this issue.  Even in my own country, where we do not have socialized medicine, there are people living with this disease who have no means of paying for treatment.  Health care costs are exorbitant, and fewer and fewer companies are willing to provide workers with these benefits.  I constantly hear people referring to the U.S. as one of the richest nations in the world.  Well, that may be, but I'm not in the least bit impressed with the way in which our government allocates resources.  Obviously tax cuts for the richest 1 percent of our population are more important than providing decent health care to the middle and lower classes.  It's disgusting, and things have to change.  Greed is running rampant and we are squandering one of the world's most precious resources, human life.
360383
The national interest actually lies in ethics.\nWhile it might not seem so in the short term, acting unethically will weaken us morally. It also prompts others to retaliate etc. like 9/11 which cannot be good for anyone.\n\nWe should lead morally and ethically even if in the short term it puts us at a slight disadvantage.
1038157
Unhappily, most "developing nations" are corrupt.  Billions have been spent on them, only to have the bucks stolen and/or misdirected and/or misspent.  Further, a bunch of them have an environment rife with disease and degradation.  It is a very formidable enterprise to "help develop" such places.\n\nSo I would say that what would be most effective is to promote self development strategies, which would mean self-cleansing of corruption, to start.  Once that has been well enough tackled, then these nations should prioritize their development with the view that the people need to work, and to work, they need decent food, clothing, health care, and education.
374075
I for one do not.  The world is a nasty place these days and the opinion i have is that our government is full of people who have no morals and no values.  Pride is the only thing that seems to be shaping this world and the leaders of our country and others.They are only out for themselves and have no idea or choose not to see the needs and wants of its people.  If leaders of country's around the world including this one!!, focused on morals, values and had any humanity and will to do what is actually the RIGHT thing to do this world would become an better place.  There will always be some evil, that cannot be avoided.  I only worry for future generations,  they must reap what we have sewn. A one world government is in my opinion only a possibility in fairy tales and science fiction novels
1155956
I think the "world" is a fine place. Nature is amazing and should be protected. Fighting? I suppose yes, but not at the detriment of flora and fauna. If you are referring to humans, we leave a lot to be desired but the good within should eventually catch up with our level of education , thus the utopia written about in fiction might be achieved.\n\nDo only good things and you will be a part of the solution instead of a part of the problem.
1024946
the only way to deal with AIDS is information and education, if you can believe it, in parts of Africa there are men who believe having sex with a virgin will cure them of AIDS, until myths like this are put to rest AIDS will continue to be a scourge in Africa, as for poverty in Africa, keep in mind most African countries are basically agrarian societies, the cycle of warfare keeps people from pursuing their natural occupations, break the cycle of warfare and you solve poverty. these countries need stable governments. how you solve that i do not know
564607
Yes. The Government doesn't do enough to help prevent HIV and the spreading of Aids. Some people still think by raping white women or babies cure Aids. To educate the people will be the main part in preventing the spread of the disease.