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When catastrophes happen, I’d say around 80% - 90% of humans will feel remorse or sorrow for those involved in a catastrophe. But probably only about 10% of those will actually do something about it. Is this human altruism at its core? Some like to consider that the golden rule of ethics: selfless concern for others is what makes us human right? Right and wrong, in my opinion. True, there is a strong bond that forms between most humans when disasters strike. But then you ask people, “how are you helping out?” “Well, I donated $20 to the Red Cross.” Congratulations, you just made yourself feel a little bit better. It’s true that every cent/dollar counts and yes, a donation does indeed help, but please don’t feel like you are Dali Lama or Mother Teresa because you’ve made a $20 donation. No, you didn’t donate that money out of true selflessness–that $20 was the price you would pay to feel like you belong to the human race. It makes you feel better, knowing that you did something to help out.

I rarely donate any money to organizations. Yes, it would help if I did, but who’s going to help me? That $20 can keep me going for a few extra days. A lunch here, a dinner here. Why donate $20 now, when that money can help me achieve my goals, so that I can make a real difference? Bill Gates could have simply donated money to different organizations, but he chose to create his own. He wanted to make a true difference through his own power, rather than handing the money over and letting someone else do it.

Don’t get me wrong, donating money is certainly a good thing and those organizations around the world definitely needs need it. Don’t stop donating; I only ask that you evaluate what you’re doing before you do it. Do you really care, or do you just care about your own peace of mind?

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Oh yeah, I forgot I promised pictures of sexy girls. Yum!

Miranda Kerr

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