Every country has far too many people living in poverty, and there is no one right answer as to how to fix this. Terrible circumstances have made countless people homeless, while others have made poor decisions which have ruined their lives. How can this be fixed? Who is responsible for fixing this? Is it the government's job to aid the poor? Is it the individuals responsibility to donate their time and money to those who are less fortunate then them? Can a problem this massive and widespread really be fixed?
I'd like to think that it can be fixed, but I fear that that idea is overwhelmingly idealistic. I believe that both the government as well as the individual have a responsibility to help out people around them. Of course, this is far easier said than done. There are an endless amount of ways to implement relief, and some come with high risks. It's difficult to refuse a poor man on the street when he asks for money. It breaks my heart to hear cynics say He probably just spends the cash on some beer. He isn't even trying to fix his life. Although that's a plausible idea, what if he isn't? Who am I to judge that man and deny him money that is likely more valuable to him than it is to me?
Poverty is still a major problem. No single government, no single person can fix this catastrophe. What is needed is a global effort to change the path of our modern times. Only by uniting to fight this battle can any significant, positive impact be made. Although sharing our views via blog is a great step in the right direction, we need to take action. Hopefully today will illuminate the problem and get more people involved in fighting poverty.
I'd like to conclude with a great quote that I've seen written across a picture of a beggar on the street. Keep your coins, I want change. This phrase is chillingly real and honest. Money won't fix the problem; new ideas and measures need to be taken to end poverty throughout the globe.
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