Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world?

Tuna Man · 11-13-2007, 08:24 PM

Before you read this, I want to let it be known that I feel charity begins at home first and foremost; I go out of my way to help people, donate monies along (along with my tax dollars) with goods, to charitable organizations, so I?m not heartless, by any means.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com

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>Well this was one that was asking for $10.00...See they have this BIG rice donation from some Malaysian country, tons and tons of rice. What they want the $10.00 for is to cover the transportation costs to get this rice to Africa. Of course they flash pictures of these ole shacks, no doors, no windows, corrugated roofs, and these children with grotesque stomachs sticking out (you all have seen them). Naturally trying to play on our sympathy. They claim to be able to feed something like 500 children for a year on this shipment (number is right, not sure exactly how long but you get my point).<o

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>OK, here is where my thinkingkicks in. First of all, the country they live in can?t grow or buy (import) enough food to sustain the population they have today. Now, you have this poor, uneducated population, no contributing skill of any sort, with no employment opportunities in the foreseeable future dying. So we (as in people in general) get this rice delivered to these children today and they continue to live (as they have been doing, do you expect a change) growing up to child bearing age. Being uneducated, takes no responsibility for raising their children (their parents didn?t) supplying the basics?food, clothing and shelter. Thus multiplying by the hordes. I?m completely with helping those that can and will make a difference in the world but???..what or should we do? Say enough is enough or continue with feeding the breeding population. There will be a time down the road where we can look back and say it was such a small problem. Isn?t that the way it is today?.look back a generation or two. What will happen in the next generation or two?three? or four?

Gonnamissher · 11-13-2007, 08:34 PM

I agree Ron.

1.) Why doesn't the photographer give the poor hungry kid a sandwich

Or

2.) Why don't we spend the money to move the people where the food is???

Sad, but remember the movie Jurasic Park..."Life will find a way" so if left alone the people will either evolve, move or become extinct.

treedog · 11-13-2007, 08:40 PM

mat. 25/35-40 bible

Tuna Man · 11-13-2007, 08:55 PM

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treedog (11/13/2007)mat. 25/35-40 bible

35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'

37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'

40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

All well and good, but do we keep feeding the millions till we need to feed the billions?

Stumpknocker · 11-13-2007, 09:06 PM

100 years from now American wetlands and coastlines will probably have been rendered useless for outdoorsmen. For some reason I still give my hard earned dollars to Ducks Unlimited and CCA. Same idea. Plus, if you had diseased and malnourished children I'm sure you'd have a different sentiment.

The Raven · 11-13-2007, 09:43 PM

Nothing man can do will create dependency faster than a handout.

Baitcaster · 11-13-2007, 09:44 PM

Why do scenes of "Blackhawk Down" suddenly come to mind ?

JLMass · 11-13-2007, 09:48 PM

thats what i was thinking

Black Hawk Down is also a great movie

Stumpknocker · 11-13-2007, 10:12 PM

I guess Iraq is going to become dependant on government handouts.

bonita dan · 11-13-2007, 10:37 PM

Excellant point Ron:clap I think those Lions and Tigers inAfrica need to grow in populations too so I'msending a nice juicey steak over there for them instead:shedevil

11-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,581	Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Before you read this, I want to let it be known that I feel charity begins at home first and foremost; I go out of my way to help people, donate monies along (along with my tax dollars) with goods, to charitable organizations, so I?m not heartless, by any means.<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I saw a TV commercial yesterday that got me thinking. You know the ones?feed the children of the world.<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o></o><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Well this was one that was asking for $10.00...See they have this BIG rice donation from some Malaysian country, tons and tons of rice. What they want the $10.00 for is to cover the transportation costs to get this rice to Africa. Of course they flash pictures of these ole shacks, no doors, no windows, corrugated roofs, and these children with grotesque stomachs sticking out (you all have seen them). Naturally trying to play on our sympathy. They claim to be able to feed something like 500 children for a year on this shipment (number is right, not sure exactly how long but you get my point).<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o></o><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">OK, here is where my thinkingkicks in. First of all, the country they live in can?t grow or buy (import) enough food to sustain the population they have today. Now, you have this poor, uneducated population, no contributing skill of any sort, with no employment opportunities in the foreseeable future dying. So we (as in people in general) get this rice delivered to these children today and they continue to live (as they have been doing, do you expect a change) growing up to child bearing age. Being uneducated, takes no responsibility for raising their children (their parents didn?t) supplying the basics?food, clothing and shelter. Thus multiplying by the hordes. I?m completely with helping those that can and will make a difference in the world but???..what or should we do? Say enough is enough or continue with feeding the breeding population. There will be a time down the road where we can look back and say it was such a small problem. Isn?t that the way it is today?.look back a generation or two. What will happen in the next generation or two?three? or four?

11-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#2
Gonnamissher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 682	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? I agree Ron. 1.) Why doesn't the photographer give the poor hungry kid a sandwich Or 2.) Why don't we spend the money to move the people where the food is??? Sad, but remember the movie Jurasic Park..."Life will find a way" so if left alone the people will either evolve, move or become extinct.

11-13-2007, 08:40 PM	#3
treedog Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? mat. 25/35-40 bible

11-13-2007, 09:06 PM	#5
Stumpknocker Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 240	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? 100 years from now American wetlands and coastlines will probably have been rendered useless for outdoorsmen. For some reason I still give my hard earned dollars to Ducks Unlimited and CCA. Same idea. Plus, if you had diseased and malnourished children I'm sure you'd have a different sentiment.

11-13-2007, 09:43 PM	#6
The Raven Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 350	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? Nothing man can do will create dependency faster than a handout.

11-13-2007, 09:44 PM	#7
Baitcaster Topwater Bluefish fan Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,141	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? Why do scenes of "Blackhawk Down" suddenly come to mind ?

11-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#8
JLMass Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 395	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? thats what i was thinking Black Hawk Down is also a great movie

11-13-2007, 10:12 PM	#9
Stumpknocker Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 240	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? I guess Iraq is going to become dependant on government handouts.

11-13-2007, 10:37 PM	#10
bonita dan Jim T's sworn enemy! Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 2,057	RE: Do we really need to feed the hungry of the world? Excellant point Ron:clap I think those Lions and Tigers inAfrica need to grow in populations too so I'msending a nice juicey steak over there for them instead:shedevil __________________ Elbow Room '85 Wellcraft V-20 Step-lift Express PFF Redfish Regatta Trash Talkin Champion '07,'08,'10. Robbed in 2011! "Take a fish boating"

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