Results: Foreign Aid and Charity
Published on 10/09/2012
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1.
1.
Do you think foreign aid is an effective way to help other countries? Yes, in all cases.
17%
107 votes
No, in all cases.
21%
129 votes
Yes, but it depends on the country.
21%
131 votes
Yes, but only in certain situations. (Disaster, war, etc.)
24%
152 votes
Yes, but only for particular resources. (Food, medicine, etc.)
15%
93 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
14 votes
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2.
How do you think the money used for foreign aid is best spent? It should be given to other countries.
22%
140 votes
It should be used for social programs for the people in my country.
31%
194 votes
It should be put into fueling the economy of my country.
20%
126 votes
It should go straight into paying off my country's debt.
22%
140 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
26 votes
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3.
It has been argued that foreign aid is becoming a crutch for developing nations. Some people believe that countries should be weaned off foreign aid so that they can learn to stand on their own feet. However, others argue that cutting off or decreasing foreign aid will allow militias and radical groups within foreign countries to gain more control by funding the programs that had previously been subsidized by foreign aid. What do you think about this discussion? Overall
na13%
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81 votes
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How long do you think your government should provide foreign aid to a country? As long as the foreign country is in a particular crisis (famine, natural disaster, etc.).
37%
234 votes
As long as it takes for the foreign country to reach an acceptable standard of living.
22%
139 votes
For a fixed and previously decided period of time.
28%
176 votes
For the protection of a foreign country's citizens during wartime.
17%
105 votes
Other (please specify)
8%
50 votes
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5.
Do you contribute to global charities? Yes.
23%
141 votes
No, but I contribute to national or local charities.
37%
231 votes
I contribute to a religious organization that uses these funds for community outreach programs.
8%
48 votes
I have purchased items where the proceeds fund or subsidize local, national, or overseas causes.
9%
55 votes
I do not contribute to any charities.
21%
134 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
17 votes
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