Have we become such a shallow society that millions are dying in the congo yet the U.S brings back 1 baby to save as if this makes up for all the dying poor children. We hear constant reports on Sharon's health but nothing on the dying millions in Africa . Just some thoughts.
Isn't it ironic
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Might make a good verse in an Alanis Morrisette song that also isnt Ironic, just weird coincedences.
Although not ironic it is sad, damn did i just agree with Goober?
Although not ironic it is sad, damn did i just agree with Goober?
Esco! said:
I read that 24m are dying a month , the million death or more figure is over several years. I don't think this is propoganda . I know these people are all in the best of health , have free medical care and drink clean water. They also all own plasma tvs anything else you hear is propoganda.
Goober Mcfly said:
I think it is ironic that we pretend to care about 1 person and let a million die. It's only sad if you care.
You mean 24,000 and not 24 million, dont you???booboobear said:
According to this site its actually 38,000 per month
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/nation/13576352.htm
Thats still bad though but its not in the millions.
Esco! said:
I think the point is pretty clear . Most of those people in the congo would not die if they had the basic necessities like clean water. We are trying to cure cancer but we aren't even trying to feed these people. Where did you get this 50m / month figure anyway. I don't see why you would worry about 1 kid when you could save 50,000 with food.
I think it's ironic that you would balk at the atrocities of consumerism but be so heartfelt sad about these congo natives.booboobear said:
The question needs to be asked; Where do you draw the line in caring about peoples situations? Does it only matter when people die? Should it not be equally important the dire situations of living peoples?
That's it for now thanks.
Esco! said:
Thats the point ESC if there was oil there the U.S would find an excuse to step in and end the civil war . I would say more atrocities are being committed there than ever under Saddam.
