I think is the most important message of blog action day. Bang on. There are many different kinds of poverty…and the best way to explain that is to get all of us to do it.

Fantastic entry, true in every way.

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But answering your first question on how poverty feels like, I can answer that will full honesty – it’s hell!

I should know. I’ve been there. But as I mentioned in my entry, the road to escape is very stiff and I thought that time that the only way to do is to treat each other as members of a big family.

In the end, the Chinese proverb is very much true. Giving money is only giving first aid.

Thanks!

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Without these necessary funds, charities, like you mentioned, would not be able to serve their necessary purpose.

I believe that if I asked most poor people, they would take my cash over my company, as they should.

Other than that, thank you Eric for a great post.

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Not at all. I’m just glad you shared. Eric.

I hope you did not get me wrong. We all should work on what moves us and you have shared here your perspective. Nobody can ever discount the contribution made to the world by building the human spirit! Like you said, it is a truly lasting way to make a difference.

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There’s no doubt that lack of knowledge/experience with an issue makes for inaccurate empathy and action.

@Sean: I appreciate that. We all have different points of view so it’s hard to know how different people will react when you express yours on a subject like poverty.

@Jamie: Thanks! BTW, when I first saw ‘BAD’ I was thinking, “Man, someone really didn’t like my post?!”

@Maya: I checked out your post and appreciate you sharing your perspective with all of us. As I stated in the beginning of this post, I just don’t have first hand experience on this subject so my views come only from my opinions. Opinions that were formed as a middle class American. So I in no way question the things you point out. Thanks for sharing. Eric.

Take a moment to visit my blog action post that just went up. I have a different perspective there.

Maya´s last blog post..The key to happiness and balance is right with you, just learn to use it – Part 2 of the thinkmaya framework