Those who agree with Singer’s argument argue two compelling points. First, by donating or giving some sort of monetary aid, those who are less fortunate can gain some momentum and boost their socioeconomic status. For many, poverty is a bottomless pit that they cannot beat. Every day, bills stack up, interest on loans accrues, and their overall low status compounds. In third-world countries, as Singer argues, problems are more immediate: many struggle to feed themselves (or their families), or find the medical attention that they need. While people in first-world countries are picking colors for their new Porsche, people on the other end of the spectrum are dying from a lack of medical aid. This is completely immoral. Additionally, supporters of Singer’s argument show that by donating to the less fortunate, it can actually boost the area’s economy. If people do not have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, hey can be out finding better work so that they can support their own families. Ideally, the more people make, eventually the more they can spend, which boosts business and monetary circulation that can benefit an entire area. Therefore, one act of donating can actually affect an entire neighborhood.
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