The Power of Money

Money is what makes the world go around. We work for money. We gain from spending money. We live because of money. However, some of us have more than others. What should we do with the excess money we have? Peter Singer, a professor of bioethics, believes that the “money you’re spending on luxuries, not necessities, should be given away.” He believes that people should donate to overseas aid organizations, so they can recognize the urgent need for food and medicine in many parts of the world. To donate gives much benefits to the donor and the donee, but sometimes, donating has its limits. Personally, donating overseas is a blessing, but donations should be given to those within our people.

On the one hand, donating is a grateful thing. It allows us to recognize the blessings we have and recognize the struggles that others may have. Some Americans have a plethora of luxuries. A classic example of this would be Jay Gatsby. Jay Gatsby, a billionaire, was a character from the novel The Great Gatsby. He did not donate his money for the greater good. He spent it all for an extraordinary mansion and for over-the-top parties. Nevertheless, this is not the real world. Our world consists of materialistic things. Do we all really need several TVs, multiple smart phones, and numerous computers? There are families and people in the world who cannot afford basic food, shoes, clothes, shelters, and health care. The least that we can do is to donate a few gently used clothing and shoes, non-perishable food, and health necessities. Giving is not only a moment of realization; it gives us a sense of humanity. We all have a part in us that does something good. Imagine a feeling of genuine happiness because you just gave a little boy in Nicaragua a ...

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...om the people walking by. Every city has its struggles. The city I live nearby, Milwaukee, is considered one of the poorest cities. Although the circumstance between the homelessness here and homelessness across the world are different, they still both struggle. We can do something for the people living near us. We do not have to just donate; we can take action. We can volunteer at a local soup kitchen. We can raise awareness, and we can take a stand for change. Helping is a blessing, so why don’t we help the ones living within our own city?

Peter Singer is bringing out a sincere message. We all have the goodness to aid someone in need. Donating may have its weaknesses. Nonetheless, the investment can be made every so often. This investment can help not only to those struggling across the ocean, but this investment can help those who are struggling across the city.