Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) made a fortune in the steel industry and went on to give a good deal of it away. In an 1889 speech, "The Gospel of Wealth," Carnegie proclaimed that the rich had a responsibility to use their money to help others. He said, "The man who dies . . . rich dies disgraced."
Do you agree with Carnegie that the rich have an obligation to help others? Explain your reasons. If you had millions of dollars, what would you do with it? Would you feel you should help others less fortunate than you? Give reasons for your answer.
Since the rich has a big fortune they should help others.I would because I would want to help others.So that people that causes horrible things to happen would realize that what they are doing is bad and would turn around.Also spending money on helping the rest of the citizens can improve our environment,Like politics would change.Black and White men would become equal.Last but not least, working conditions would meet the people's standards.
ReplyDeleteI would help others if i'm rich because i want to make this world a better place. I would just waste all my money when I die so why not help others and use my money for good. I would use my money to improve bad working conditions and hopefully change it to a better working condition. People would respect me for helping them but not just because I'm rich.
ReplyDelete(Not saying you are wrong just adding)Some people also pretends to respect you so they can get more fame.So you have to be careful when helping
DeleteMost people would do that but wont you be able to tell who are your friends and who aren't?
DeleteNo because people can be liars and have different faces,So it is hard to find a trustworthy friend.
DeleteJust try to make yourself in a situation like a serious one. If they help me then they are your trustworthy friend.
DeleteYeah but you will have to be careful about what tests/situation you decide on.
DeleteNice back and forth though I think you got a bit off topic
DeleteI agree with Carnegie that the rich have an obligation to help others.Well if you are rich, you should be helping the poors that don't have money.If I had millions of dollars, i would use it to help the poors and donate money to people who have cancer and need help. I feel I should help others less fortunate than myself because what if they really need help and i would obviously help them because they the money more than i do.
ReplyDeleteGood point Sunny
DeleteI agree with Carnegie . If I had millions of dollars I would help the poor and donate money to hungry peoples instead of being selfish and spending money all to myself when I don't need it that much
ReplyDeleteNo the rich has their own choices as a human,they shouldn't be feel forced to use their money for others.If I had a million dollars I would keep it ,if I plan to donate to the people less fortunate than me I'll give the money only they use it wisely.
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