Why do the governments of most nations decide to help people from other countries with their needs and allow their own citizens to remain homeless, hungry and sick?
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Do they? Its true that many countries take up the responsibility to care a bit about people outside their own nation, but their effects are marginal. For instance, the European Union obliges their member states to spend at least 0,33% of the GNI on development aid. That's right, 33 cents of every 100 euro earned. (Plans are to get this to 0.56% in 2010.) Of course, this is not enough to solve poverty in other countries, but it is also an illusion to think that these small margins will solve the problems in the home countries. Added to that, is the opinion of some politicians that not every citizen has the right to a home and good health. Some would like these things only accessible for those able to pay for it, or for those who are able to make a contribution back to society (a.k.a. those who have a paid job).
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There is no reason for anyone to go hungry or homeless in the world. In the US we PAY farmers not to plant crops. The take is like Nazi Germany, if you are in someway disabled you are seen as a throw away person and not worthy of aid. If we'd get off the meat kick we could have so much more land to feed those that need help. I'm not talking about hand outs, as I have talked to some "homeless" guys and I've found out they just don't want to work and depend on begging to get food and money. But the disabled who do get assistance aren't living a life of luxury as some think. Try and get by on 500 to 700 a month and see how well you do.
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land grab, final answer Regis
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