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    The document discusses whether the rich have a moral obligation to help the poor. It notes that global inequality has risen dramatically in the last decade, with the wealth of the world's richest men exceeding that of all African women combined. Some argue the rich have a duty to assist the poor since poverty is often due to circumstances beyond one's control, not laziness. However, others believe the world's resources are limited and should only go to the "superior." The conclusion is that there is no easy answer, as requiring the wealthy to support the poor may unintentionally limit freedom of choice.

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    The rich are obliged to help poor

    Good afternoon everyone, I am Derrick and today I will be talking


    about “The rich are obliged to help poor.”
    Many people are curious in how the richest 1% of people in the
    world were able to amass such vast fortune. Others think it may
    be accomplished by exploiting the weak, such as the
    impoverished, while others claim it can be accomplished via
    tenacity and hard effort. This reasoning also poses a fascinating
    question: Are affluent individuals morally required to help the less
    fortunate? Global inequality has risen dramatically in the last
    decade. According to Strait time article, the wealth of the world's
    22 richest men exceeds that of all African women combined and if
    the richest one percent paid just 0.5 percent more tax on their
    wealth, the money generated would create 117 million new jobs in
    ten years. Is it simple as they said? The solution to that question
    is somewhat complicated. Many individuals feel that the world is
    cruel and that only the strong survive. As a result, terms like as
    "survival of the fittest," "eat or be eaten," and "natural selection"
    are commonly used by life coaches, motivational speakers, and
    others. They think that the world's resources are limited and that
    only those who are "superior" may claim them. However, this is
    not always the case. Our most pressing issue is inequality and the
    unequal allocation of resources, thus finding a solution to this
    topic is critical. Do the Rich Have a Moral Obligation to Assist the
    Poor? Many poor people are not poor by choice. They are poor
    due to circumstances beyond their control. People fall into poverty
    due to a variety of socioeconomic issues, and it is critical to
    consider all of them before drawing any conclusions. The vast
    majority of these people are not lazy. They want to work and
    improve their lives but lack the resources to do so. As a result, the
    wealthy have a moral obligation to actively assist the poor and
    vulnerable in order to improve their quality of life. Shouldn't you do
    something about it if you have more than enough and live
    comfortably while others die of hunger? It is the "proper" thing to
    do to help people in need. This is how some philosophers see it. If
    you have the ability to solve an issue but choose not to, you are
    abdicating your moral responsibilities. But who decides what or
    how much is sufficient? Rich individuals have given back in the
    past, and people have criticized them. Elon Musk, for example,
    just contributed $150 million to charity, and they chastised him
    and even branded him a "cheapskate." Isn't it the obligation of
    those with money to help if money may alleviate the suffering
    caused by a lack of food, housing, and/or medical care? Isn't it
    the responsibility of those with money to assist? What is the point
    of collecting vast sums of money if not to use it to make the world
    a better place?
    In conclusion, it’s not easy and simple as we think. Nobody
    should feel entitled to someone else's money. So we may be
    asking too much of the wealthy to support the poor. And by putting
    these moral obligations on children, we may unintentionally limit
    their freedom of choice.
    References

    Mokau, T. (2021, August 20). Discusion of the Day: Do


    The Rich Have A Moral Obligation To Help The Poor.
    news.amomama.com.
    https://news.amomama.com/276335-discusion-day-the-
    rich-only-have-an-obli.html

    Migration, M(2016, January19). The Straits Times : The


    rich are always with us.
    https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-rich-are-
    always-with-us

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