We cannot help everyone in the world
that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and
countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement?
Some
people believe that we should not help people in other countries as long as
there are problems in our own society. I disagree with this view because I
believe that we should try to help as many people as possible.
On
the one hand, I accept that it is important to help our neighbours and fellow
citizens. In most communities there are people who are impoverished or
disadvantaged in some way. It is possible to find homeless people, for example,
in even the wealthiest of cities, and for those who are concerned about this
problem, there are usually opportunities to volunteer time or give money to
support these people. In the UK, people can help in a variety of ways, from
donating clothing to serving free food in a soup kitchen. As the problems are
on our doorstep, and there are obvious ways to help, I can understand why some
people feel that we should prioritise local charity.
At
the same time, I believe that we have an obligation to help those who live
beyond our national borders. In some countries the problems that people face
are much more serious than those in our own communities, and it is often even
easier to help. For example, when children are dying from curable diseases in
African countries, governments and individuals in richer countries can save
lives simply by paying for vaccines that already exist. A small donation to an
international charity might have a much greater impact than helping in our
local area.
In
conclusion, it is true that we cannot help everyone, but in my opinion national
boundaries should not stop us from helping those who are in need.
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