Many Americans like to work towards the “American dream:” having a loving
family, a nice house, a supportive job, and, on average, 2.5 children. However,
during their hard work driving for this goal, many tend to forget about the
people who are never given a chance to even begin working towards for a future
like this, those that are known as the impoverished. Now, why exactly does
poverty matter? You could be telling yourself that these people aren’t
necessarily a part of your life, so they don’t really matter, right? That is one
way to look at it, but caring about these people grants a much more rewarding
experience. Donating to charities, food banks, and other organizations that help
the poor allow them to live better lives and experience or get things that they
are normally not around or not able to afford. Donating can also give you a
feeling of self-fulfillment, knowing that you gave something that you had in
excess to a person who needed it much more than you did. Also, we must
understand that these people are human beings just like me and you, many of
which who didn’t even choose to live in poverty. Because of this, we must feel
like it is one of our duties to give to the needy. Supporting charities and
similar organizations can only cause good and can create a stronger human race.
Eventually, we could even live in a world where poverty is a just thing of the
past. - Cameron Graybill
I agree that many who live in poverty did not choose to live like that and that it is our duty to help the less fortunate. Look at people in Africa who live with basically nothing. I sponsor a child in Africa who can not even afford to attend school, but wants to. I donate to charities and take every opportunity that I can to volunteer in any way possible. These people may not have as much as you and I, but they are human beings just like us. We do not know their background and therefore can not judge them, but instead help them.
ReplyDeleteAlthough most people that live in poverty did not choose this life, I feel that some of them, however, could do something to prevent this life in some cases. Yes, it may be hard to find jobs, but it never hurts to try to make something of yourself. Even if it means working in a fast food restuarant or such. Poverty does make me very sad to see, I am one of those people who donates to charities and helps people out as best I can. I think if more people would step up and help people out this world would be a better place for everyone and maybe their wouldnt be as many people living a life of poverty.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your opinions on the topic. I like that you brought to attention the fact that not all people are able to work for reasons other than disability. You are right, it could happen to any of us and just because we might not know individuals experiencing poverty personally, we should still feel somewhat obligated to help them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many things stated in this blog. Cameron states that helping out people who are in poverty can not only help those in need but also give you a good feeling inside. I agree so strongly with his opinions, I personally know this is true from feeding the homeless or helping the children in the inner city. You can tell those on the receiving end of the help greatly appreciate it but you also get a great feeling inside.
ReplyDeleteWhen people see poverty first hand and help out with homeless, it gives them a chance to see how fortunate they are. It often puts them in perspective to see how great they're life really is.
ReplyDeleteI agree poverty matters. I don't believe that the human race will ever see a time when poverty does not exist. Nobody wants to be poor. It's not a goal people set for themselves. Sometimes, though, unfortunate events spiral and people find themselves impoverished. It is important not only for the more fortunate to help these people, but also that the poor are willing to help themselves.
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