Monday 21 May 2012

SS01-1 Lesson 2C (Awareness of Quality of Life)

Many countries around the world suffer daily. 


Some countries are rich, believing that life couldn't be better. 


Some of these countries are poor and the people know they exist in a sad and miserable country.
 Others are completely blind and unaware of their poverty. 



Recognize this man? 

"The Matrix" is a metaphor to how blind people are to their own enslavement and poverty.



There are many aspects that can cause a country to fall into poverty. 
People in any country should constantly be aware of: 

1.  Government - is the government controlled by corupt leaders, officials officers, police, judges, etc.?

2.  International Trade Organizations - are the international companies the majority force involved with export and import of goods and survices?  If the organization leaves, will the countries economy colapse? 

3.  Possible Debt - Does the country owe any survices or money to a high power organization or equally powerful nation?  Can the loans or debts be paid?  What will happen if payment cannot be met?

4.  Funding Agencies - Is the World Bank or International Monetary Fund helping the the struggling countries debt problems?  Are the agencies changing the country's laws or trading laws?  Are the needs of the people being met?

5.  Citizen rights - Are people suffering due to tough laws, harsh labour laws, or discrimination of any sort?  Can anything be done to promote human and labour rights?


Know what keeps your country succure.  Don't just sit in the dark, blind to life's problems.  Be aware.

Try reading the newspaper for a change.



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