Why we spend more money on Ourself rather than Helping those who need it for their Survival. Why weare Selfish
548608
there are really selfish people in the world today. I do believe in taking care of the ones around you before anyone else. Reality check do people keep updated on disaters and over seas missions? if so are they true. It's just the waty the world is today. More people need to turn their eyes back on their creator Lord God Almighty. What if people had to live back in those days,they wouldn't make it.
490528
People do lose their lives or suffer because they can't afford docters. If I were religious, I would sure wonder why God Favors The Wealthy. Sure seems like it. Why does God give a few uncaring people lots of money and let the rest of us suffer. I can't even afford health care now and I have a bad tooth that is killing me.
313523
I think they waste more than they save. There are alot of other needs in this world that is being over looked. I think we have poor leadership, and someone needs to do something about it.
196991
Because you can't exchange love for goods.\n\nFace it. We all need goods to survive. Long time ago, we used to exchange goods for goods. Now we exchange money for goods, so everyone needs to get money to get goods.\n\nDon't frown on people that don't *give* freely. We all work hard to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. The world is simply too big and the goods to scarce for people to just start *giving* out of the blue. Factor in there that there are many bad people out there too.\n\nIf you are desperate need of economic aid, there are many foundations out there that can give you and your family a hand. You also gotta try to get yourself outta the gutter... try to learn some skills and qualify for a job and work it up from there. You might say it's hard... but what's easy in this world?
1070472
I do believe that we are obligated to help people in 3rd world countries. (Mexico and Canada are not 3rd world countries.) We should help people who have nothing, or far less than us, but we don't have to give them everything. We certainly don't owe them a life, but we can help make their lives better. In poor countries in Africa, people have HIV/AIDS, are forced to live days without food or water, and they sleep on then ground outside. Those are the people we have to help. People from Canada and Mexico are not poor, and we don't owe them anything! It's pretty pathetic how they come here and expect it all. It's no easier for them, and they expect it all from us. The ones we should be helping are the people in Africa on the streets. We ARE obligated to help them.
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You do have some good points here,however I will have to say that alot of the consumers are greedy because the world has made them this way.If none of us were greedy then non of us would have to work so hard to make ends meet in order to barely survive.Grocery store for example:If the government was not greedy then the grocery stores would not be charged such high prices for the products and therefore we would not have to pay such high prices for food,we would therefore have more to share with others.Now you take the average person that is barely getting by and expect them to share what they do have?I do not think this is greed.Now you take the rich man that takes high dollar vacations or has two,three or more classic cars and still buying but will not donate a cent to the needy.This is greed.Now lets look at some more interesting facts,Some may disagree with me but I am entitled to my own opinion as with anyone else is entitled to their own opinions.Gas companies,The cost of gas has sky rocketed as we all know this.Some say the gas companies are getting rich due to what they hear on the profits of the companies.These profits or dollar figures are based on what the companies made over the last quarter.Is what nobody is looking at is the expenses of the companies.All of these companies are in debt and owe a fortune.Yes it is true that the made billions last year or last quarter but they also spent billions.The problem with this is the government all the way up to the president of the United States and the ones before him and so on.This country is so far in debt to other countries that there is no way to ever repay all the money.Sure,the country pays out alot of money each year but is what is not accounted for until next year is what we are barrowing at the same time.This is not greed either,It is called out of control and no way to recover.So to sum it all up,The only greed that I see is the rich one that thinks they have it all and has never worked a hard days work in their life and thinks they are way over everyone else and refuses to share.\n\nenough said\n\nGood luck and God bless you
1089609
Is funny you ask that Question.Asking myself the same think in Canada .\nEvent giving money to help in other country . When at home (USA and Canada) we have peoples living on the streets at night , peoples who are in need for living place.\nVery Good Question
298193
Even if someone were to perform a self-sacrifice for someone else, with the exception of suicide, you could look at it as selfish, as it would still reap benefits for the sacrificer: that good feeling you get from helping other people.\n\nOther than self-sacrificial acts, there is always some benefit, even if whatever is being done is being done for the benefit of someone else. Say for instance, I took you out for ice cream. It would make you feel good, but I would get some ice cream also, so it COULD be considered selfish.\n\nI suppose not.
336388
I agree with immigration , why If we have so much money can't we share it to help people that really need it even more than us
576583
some people are selfish and do not worry about others. they are only worried about advancing themselves in life.
460794
No they are not , because they use money givin to them to help fix building problems and thier own supplys to keep it running . And whatever is left might help some with gas , bills , $25 gift cards excetra . And when you go to get food they don't give enough for how many you have in your family , they make it very complicating to even get help , because of people who lie to get more have ruined it . But they ruined it because thier family was starving . I think that if rich people dug deep into thier own pockets , go door to door , or watch at grocery stores and watch the people around you , you can tell if a person is really is in need or not - take the time to turn and say QUIETLY  " I know you need more than that and I am able to help your family , no strings attached " I would start crying if someone said that to me , and I would take the help - other than going to a food bank . They don't even give food that goes with any of the food they have givin , but they expect you to make 3-4 meals for 5-8 people out of nothing but canned foods mostly . I could go on and on - sorry !
953418
Why does everybody blame Walmart.  Americans are the greediest people on the planet.  We use 3/4th of the worlds resources.  As greedy individuals we are also selfish.  If one is generous and cares for the welfare of others as one is instructed to do in the Bible, one is given the name "bleeding heart liberal," from the very people who profess to be so keen on moral values.  I just wonder where those values are coming from.  I'm poor myself but I contribute part of my money every month to Feed the Poor because I believe in karma.
779491
Huh? How selfish are you, man?\n\nThis is the reason nobody in America gives a s.hit that 30 percent of the overseas population is starving to death.
600793
My "charity dollars" as you call them usually go to the directly needy in my surroundings.I don't like charities or the word charity. It stinks of elitism. That today in 2006 we even need to think about charity saddens me. There is more than enough to go round if it was shared out a little better.\nI remember some years ago, in Eritrea there was famine and thousands of tonnes of flour were sent to relief the hungry.\nSo much flour that they stopped cultivating it, causing another crisis.A crisis caused unwittingly by "help" from charities.\nShow those in need how to help themselves give them tools housing, farm equipment, better sanitation, water de salination.  \nCharities are self indulgent. Those that choose to help the needy would be far better putting the effort into prevention rather than cures. Change the policies that a partly responsible for this human catastrophe.\nHow much of your charity dollar actually reaches those you donated it for? 10% maximum! All the other "charitable parties taking their cut.\nI am fed up with being stopped on the street , sometimes several times by different beggars, good causes and charities and then feeling bad about not contributing. I don't always have money to give and I'm sure most people are in the same boat.\n Don't you get fed up with the likes of Oprah, Bono, Bob Geldoff, Tom Cruise,Angelina all multi- millionaires with 25-50 million dollar homes and enormous bank accounts telling us on prime time TV what we should be doing.\nHow much went to the needy after "live Aid"\nSorry about this I'm Ranting but it is a subject near to my heart.\nThanks for your question. Now I know what i am going to rant about on my famous site. http;//thebaldchemist.blogspot.com   see you there.
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This is such a good question. I've asked my self this question why do this, but the only answer i got is because we are so stupid. We end up losing more than any body else. We lose money and the people that die. For what for them to get there homes rebuild.
749595
I would prefer having the love of your life because money is relative. There are tons of poor people who seem to more happy than people with loads of personal possessions. It seems like they found love and somehow they survive relying on the strength of each other.
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u know its suprising but, its not the wealthy ones but the ones who are rich from before that dont really respect money that much, while those who face hardships and earn money and are now rich that respect money and understand its worth. Thats why the donate to the needy cause they know what it means.