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Re:The U.S. Can No Longer Hide from Its Deep Poverty Problem by vec on Thursday January 25, 2018 @10:42AM (#16231547)
Bubba can vote, so he's able to represent his own interests. Liu Chu has no voice in the system.

It seems to me that if I have any obligation it would be to advocate for those that cannot advocate for themselves first.

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Re:The U.S. Can No Longer Hide from Its Deep Poverty Problem by pnutjam on Thursday January 25, 2018 @11:07AM (#16231799)
Help given to Liu Chu will by necessity pass through many hands and you have no control over the ethical structure of Liu Chu's society. Helping Bubba is something you can verify, and it will also help Liu Chu when Bubba has more income and can afford to help others.
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Re:The U.S. Can No Longer Hide from Its Deep Poverty Problem by leereeves on Thursday January 25, 2018 @04:09PM (#16234700)
The Chinese will take care of Liu Chu, with nary a concern for Bubba.
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