thoughts on billionaires
October 16th, 2005Hast thou attuned thy being to Humanity’s great pain, O candidate for light?
—The Voice of the Silence
If one were a billionaire (rich beyond most people’s wildest dreams of material fulfillment), and knowing that somewhere around the world multitudes were dying because of famine, disease or natural disaster, it would seem most illogical and unfortunate that one couldn’t find it in his/her heart to give at least a small portion of his/her vast wealth so that the suffering of others would cease.
And how much is too much where one can’t give a little bit to help those in need?
October 16th, 2005 at 5:20 pm
Greed is a powerful thing… Generosity is a rare thing. And unselfishness will remedy both issues.
October 16th, 2005 at 10:00 pm
so true!
October 17th, 2005 at 12:46 am
If only you and I were billionaires, then the world would be a much better place. :/
October 17th, 2005 at 10:37 am
well there’s always hope… :)
October 17th, 2005 at 1:09 pm
here’s my thought: somewhat like when someone is in school, there is a shading from reality that happens, the real world isn’t as real as it might be for other people…as a result, those who have vast amounts of money may feel so distant from the problems that, even though they may feel aware of the situations, might just push it off as someone else’s problem …