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jacqueline Fernandez

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Is it our responsibility to help 3rd world countries?

As a single country, we are struggling with our own economics. So, is it appropriate for our government to take on foreign tasks. Will this eventually have an impact on us? All thoughts, and opinions are welcome.

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    Yehia Kh.

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    Jun 20 2011: Besides the point, the nature of 3rd world country problems revolve around matters of life and death, simple terms such as food, non-life threatening water, medicine is what 3rd world countries need. In my humble opinion, choosing not to "help" is the same as someone watching a less fortunate person die out of lack of basic necessities..

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