I agree with you. But this problem has being going on for a long time, people have risen up against the system, people have died protesting against oppression. But history just keeps repeating itself. The rich stay rich and the poor get poorer. I feel it's all due to human nature.. Humans tend to be materialistic, to want power and then they end up greedy and start stealing and abusing power. For example Nigerian politicians, they might start with good intentions but get corrupted along the way when they get a taste of power. To keep that power, they amass wealth and make sure the poor get poorer cause they will be easier to control. Then the poor also struggle to survive by cheating each other and we have a very vicious cycle. I truly hope for a future where there is no poverty but I fear such future might never come. I'm not being pessimistic, I'm just facing reality.
I agree that the system need to change. Instead of just feeding and taking care of the less fortunate, they should be educated and given opportunities to work and be integrated into society so they can give back also when they make it. You might give a better a large sum of money today, the next day he is still there begging. I would rather give him something to help him learn and better his life.
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