Does The U.s. Have An Obligation Help Poor Countries

Does the U.S. have an ethical obligation to help poor countries? Carlos Andrade Ethics 326 – 4:30PM April 24, 2016 Mr. Estrada X___________________________________ The United States does not have an obligation to help poor countries. Many believe that the U.S. has a moral or ethical obligation to assist countries who need it. The United States is viewed as the police of the world, defender of democracy, and body of countries who it chooses to align with. When it is said that the U.S. has an â€Å"ethical obligation† the definition of those terms vary from person to person. No one is obligated to do anything, people feel obligated based on their own values and beliefs. Although the U.S. has a high gross†¦show more content†¦Instead of giving handouts, the U.S. should allow poor countries figure things out for themselves. â€Å"The American way† doesn’t work for everyone and countries, without help, should figure out what kind of system works best for them. Meanwhile, the United can use the money that is given as foreign aid on itself. The United States should focus on fixing itself up for example, the public school system. In America it is illegal to deny free public education to children, however the United States hasn’t paid enough moral attention to it’s public schools. Public education in poorer urban and rural areas, is in need of financial support that not only fund schools but can pay professionals who care about teaching. America can spend money to do a public education reform that paves the way for a better education for students. Paying for better teachers with higher requirements, than what’s currently accepted and paying for the safety of schools guarantee the United States a bright future. High expectations backed with a large fund work and retain high quality teachers can make a big difference. Not only are there too many of the students dropping out before high school graduation, but many are receiving high school diplomas that do not certify academic confidence in basic subjects that most schools after high school look for. The money spent on foreign aid can be a lot more beneficial if it’s invested at on the future of the country, rather than helping countries