Is it normal to not care at all about third world countries

Is it normal to not care at all about third world countries, poverty, charity, etc. I really couldn't care less about people in Africa (or any other part of the world) dying because of AIDS or poverty. To be quite honest it bugs me how my government (I live in the netherlands) give money to poor countries in stead using that money for our own country.

Is It Normal?
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  • Their governement should be the one trying to fix shit around, not ours and all of us. I don't mind giving food in cans and shit but money? Gtfo. More than half the time the people collecting it keeps it.

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  • I actually agree with you here.
    Most people will probably tell you "ohh no... how can you be so cruel", but man, I can tell you from experience it's fucking shit here in Africa.
    If anyone saw what it's really like here they'll end up agreeing that this whole place should just be exterminated; it would save us all a whole lot of money and time.

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  • You= douche. Feel blessed, not righteous ya moron.

    *cheers!

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  • Blame the infected African dumb whore who has non stop kids & wants help

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  • Let them go colonize on the moon.

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  • Compassion. You should try it.

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  • You are evil

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  • Oh believe me... It's perfectly normal. In fact, ask a development worker who has spent time in africa. All but the idiotically optimistic will tell you that it would be better if we did withdraw and not give a damn. Our so called "Aid" is just causing more problems.

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  • Yup screw em

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  • That isn't at all normal. Anyone who has a heart beat should have some type of desire to do good for people who have less than you.

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  • I hate poor people, doesn't matter what country they're from.

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  • I fully agree with you! The world needs more nationalism!! Just isolate the third world that's was I think.

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  • in my opinion you are being ignorant. Imagine yourself living in a 3rd world country...

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  • Yes. Fuck them and their backwards cultures.

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  • id say its extreme nationalism that is wrong.. with the world. it is an extremely selfish concept... you wouldnt be talkin like this if you were in their situation.. what if they defeated ur country and took all your wealth and luxuries.. wouldnt like that would ya... be grateful for what you have and share with others.. thats part of being human..

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  • i feel the same what did they do to deserve it

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  • I say nuke em all fucking slaves

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  • Ya I think we do more harm by intifearing with the developing countrys and cultures in the world

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  • Normal cause I know a lot of people who don't care about 3rd world countries

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  • I don't feel like you, I live in a socialist country and I thinks it's great... The richer you are the more taxes you pay.. I think it's fair... And btw I'm the one paying a lot of taxes... And I think, that this system shouldn't be limited within our borders, it's a shame my government can't help other because of sovereign.

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  • Governments usually give money (aid) to poorer countries not in the way that we typically think of. They are given aid, with the expectation that they will give us something in return; for example, they will buy certain things from our country (so that the money is reinvested in our economy). The reasons our governments "give" money away to poorer nations is not altruistic.

    Sometimes I wonder if the world would be a better place if we (countries) all just minded our own business, instead of meddling in other people's crap. I sort of agree with you.

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  • Yes. Everyone is like that. Most people just feel guilty for feeling this way. Which is why you would think they care.

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