Poverty

In the beginning of the 19th century (and for many centuries before that), slavery was more or less taken for granted.  By the end of the 19th century, slavery had been outlawed just about everywhere.  Although we are learning that slavery still exists today, especially as a result of human trafficking, I think most people have the clear sense that slavery is unacceptable, simply wrong.

For some time now I have been eager to see a new abolitionist movement rise up, so that by 2117 (or maybe even sooner!) most people have the clear sense that poverty is unacceptable, simply wrong.   To me it is simply inexcusable that, in a world with as rich resources as we have, there should be people without the basic necessities of life, including clean water and adequate food.  Inexcusable.

Today I received a copy of the following document, which I want to share as widely as possible.  It doesn't appear to exist as an on-line document, so I have printed it out and scanned it so I can insert it here as an image.  I have made it as large as I know how, and I hope it's legible.  I can send you the original document by email if you want it -- just let me know.

Would you please share this post with as many others as you can?   Thank you.