In this article the author sets out to prove that as human beings we have not made the necessary decisions in order to help those in need (Singer). Singer feels that giving to people in need is the only ethical thing to do regardless of the excuses we come up with to get out of doing so. The example he uses to plead his case is the famine in East Bengal. In his writings Singer states that there was no particular reason for choosing this plague other then the fact that it was currently happening and that due to its publicity this event can’t be over looked (Singer). To prove his point the author brings up the fact that government s such as the British and Australians put more effort into beautification than into the welfare of those suffering.
The difference between charity and duty in societies are the level at which each word and the associated actions that belong with these words are revered. The idea of duty is associated with obligations something that you have to do. In our society, it is considered a violation to ignore your duty, showing there is little room for discretion. While charity though revered allows for a varying degree of discretion. Charity is not an obligation, “giving aid would be a good thing to do but it would not be wrong not to do it” (Gilabert, 2007).
Compared to the other articles in my annotated bibliography I would say this is one of the most important articles because I need most of the information posted on the website. This website is fairly reliable because the article comes from the CQ Global researcher which was posted on July 1, 2008. This article is mainly biased against violators and undue influences on children in Sierra Leone. The goal trying to be accomplished by the article is to portray the negative results of using children in Sierra
On the other hand, Cousins wants us to help the poor because it actually helps them. Cousins address that, “the best way to bring down the birth rate is not to let people starve, but to give them a better life.” (Cousins 733) And the best way to give them a better life, Cousins states, is not by “cutting back on aid, we ought to be stepping up shipments of fertilizer, chemicals, plows, tractors, harvesting machines, tools, engines, dynamos, and thousands of other items involved in upgrading living standards.”(Cousins 733) Not helping the poor or “Hardinism can become a wild
Mister singer uses it here to suggests that no-one should sacrifice more than we can spare but donate what we can that will do the most good for the greatest number of people. What this means is that one should not cause harm to themselves while helping others. It is my opinion that Mister Singer’s ideas are fully justifiable. First it is true that we must endeavor to provide aide and end suffering: Jeffery Obler wrote that “To ignore the needy is morally wrong, and failure to help is not acceptable” (Obler, 1986).it is also logical to assume that doing the right thing has an effect not only on the one helped but also on the helper: it makes one feel good about oneself and enriches your soul, giving you something about yourself to feel pride in your
The world should not be created to have technology run it solely; humans should be more involved with processes that are in their control. A complete dependency on technology can lead future generations into the direction of lacking life skills. An excellent movie, Surrogates (2009), supports how an extreme dependency on technology can affect social interactions and health decline for lack of physical movement because there is technology that will do everything for you. The polypotency of technology, if used properly, can truly help the world evolve for the better. The lack of extreme dependency can open the door for communities to work together to resolve
It is said that Lao-tzu wrote the Tao-te as a political guide for those who created the power structure and maintained the order of the land. In doing so he gave advice, rather than setting rules. He believed that the government should play a smaller role in the day to day lives of their citizens. Meaning, instead of watching over every person with an iron fist, allow them to show the natural good in themselves. Lao-tzu was a firm believer that playing a bigger role will ruin the balance of tranquility.
Denying entry is also denying the freedom to sell goods and services and to communicate and associate with other individuals in the nation. f. The principle of humanity states that individuals in poverty and in attempt to better their lives are being restricted against their rights as a human being. g. By immigrating individuals are trying to make a better life for themselves and they should not be turned away because they are helping themselves and not requesting help from others, according to the principle of humanity. 4. Economic Arguments Against Open Borders a.
Illegal immigration takes place over the world; the main reason is because people want to have a better life, hell, even a chance at life itself. Granted, some legally because of extenuating circumstances. Who are we to take away their dream? If they’re willing to go through the steps to become lawful residents, then by all means, let them have a chance. We must take into account the reason why they take this major journey and what they sacrifice.
It is a sad truth that should be addressed immediately because without listening to others you ultimately are showing that you do not care about them or what is going on in their life, thus distancing yourself from them. Americans must work on listening to others and avoid being self absorbed, by achieving this we will have a country that is open to growth and open to the ideas of