According to the debate, they had their reasons. But still – when one hundred and eighty six nations say one thing, and two say another, you have to wonder about the two.

  • Gabe Bell@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Ditto.

    I am also from Europe (the UK specifically) and whether someone is going to be the best person in the whole history of humanity or (for want of a better phrase) the most idle, useless wastrel known to humankind I still believe they deserve the basic support of the welfare system, and shouldn’t be left to starve to death on the streets. Because what does it say about a society that does that to someone?

    You don’t help someone for a reward, or for what you will get out of them, you help them because they are a human being who needs help.

    And if you need a better reason (because clearly some people do) you help them because if you were in that situation you hope someone would help you.

    • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Because what does it say about a society that does that to someone?

      I just wanted to single this sentence out right here, in agreement with you. The whole purpose of living in a society is taking care of one another. Those who are able should do what they can for those who cannot. They too someday will no longer be able bodied and thus require help themselves. I feel like so many people are just so shortsighted to even see the point. It’s sad, really.