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As i watched the video it made me think, what if life was really like that? From growing up in so many different settings i realized so much and have faced so many challenges but i don’t think I would ever face half of what people who live in different places have to face like being melnourished or not having clean water to drink. I think sometimes I take for granite the things that my parent provide. Like even just having a roof over my head, cell phones and even just having the internet. When I see people who’s lifes are harder than mine I kind of feel bad because I know that sometimes I don’t appreciate what i have. When I see people who’s lifes a easier or somebody who’s rich I become jealous because I want what they have. I even sometimes wish that we could trade places for a day so they could be in my shoes for a second. When I look at poor people it makes me wonder how they got to be that way. Like when i see bums walking down the street I have mixed emotions. They could have made there selves that way but then again everybody makes mistakes. I just think that everybody in life no matter how rich or poor should sit back and realize that there’s always somebody who’s worse off than they are.

Wow that was really shocking. I think what surprised me the most was that there would be 61 Asians? I always think of the world being mostly caucasians, but if you think about it, were not even really that prominent here in America.
6 people would own half the worlds wealth? wowwww.
I also wish they would have said how many are kids and how many were adults.
Seeing this really did make me appreciate what i have, and make me want to share what i have with others who need it more than me. It does seem like one person can not make a difference, but i guess when you break it down like that you really can see just how simple it is, you give to people in need, they will be blessed by it.

I feel Extremely lucky where i am living because kids dont get to chose who there parents are or where they live they came into this world and live the way there parents are, and that is why i feel lucky to live where and how i do. I feel very sad when i see people that are Malnourished or don’t have a house over there head and when i see people that are doing good i think in my head good for them but its not going to help them any because if something were to happen where they don’t have anything they wont know what to do and wont be able to survive. I love the way i am living my life and would not change anything about it.

GRRRRR i left one before this but i wasnt signed in and forgot to save it :/ anyways….

I feel extremely lucky to live where and how i do. When i see people who are in better or worse conditions than i am happy for the people that easier than me and for those who its harder for i feel sad for them because it may not be there fault that there not doing good. A kid could have been born into this world and his or her parents may have not been doing good financially which would make it hard for them which is the reason it makes me feel sad. Im not envious of the rich at all because i am happy exactly how i am and i think it will help me become a better person.

I feel bad when i see a poor person and or i see someone haveing a better time than me.But when you think of the people that are haveing a better time they either had a bad time or they are going to have a bad time.But what i have learned from the past and the video and audio clip is that everyone has there ups and downs.

I feel very lucky to be where I am and live, and to be who I am. When I see people who have lives that are easier than mine I feel that I should be there and not here. But when I see people who have lives that are harder than mine I feel very lucky to be where I am in life, so really it is a roller coaster of emotions on this subject am I happy where I am in life or not? I am really not all that envious of the rich I would like to try it, you know just to see what it would be like to have that much money but I like the way that my life is though so I think that I would miss my old life. When I see the poor I feel that I should do something to help them because that could have been me, so I do feel lucky to be who I am and I know that it could have been me.

I feel very lucky to be where I am and live, and to be who I am. When I see people who have lives that are easier than mine I feel that I should be there and not here. But when I see people who have lives that are harder than mine I feel very lucky to be where I am in life, so really it is a roller coaster of emotions on this subject, am I happy where I am in life or not? I am really not all that envious of the rich I would like to try it, you know just to see what it would be like to have that much money but I like the way that my life is though so I think that I would miss my old life. When I see the poor I feel that I should do something to help them because that could have been me, so I do feel lucky to be who I am and I know that it could have been me.

I feel very lucky for my life and how it is. I am very fortunate to live in a house and have a better life than most people have. I feel jealous sometimes when I see other people who have it easier than me. I feel like it is an unfair advantage and that everyone should be equal. Not in wealth, but as person. Everyone should get the same treatment regardless of their background. When I see people that have it harder than me, I feel very fortunate and sad at the same time. I wish I could make everyone equal so no one would have an advantage over another. Again, I feel really bad when I see the poor or hear about them. I try to do my best to help out, it may not be a lot but it is something. I just wish we could all get equal treatment.

I feel great that I am where I am. But I don’t like how people are treated different because of their backgrounds and where they come from. I believe that everyone should be treated the same no matter if they are smart or dumb. It hurts me seeing people on the roads trying to find a place to go. I don’t understand why poor people get poorer but rich people get richer. I think that its unfair. Life is unfair practically.

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Realizing how many people are suffering out there in different places makes me feel selfish. I didn’t realize that their are more than 1 million people out there suffering without food and shelter. If I were to be rich, I would donate money for the poor and for those children without and beverage. I would try to do my best for them and help them out.

As i watch the video I realize how lucky the United States is , let a lone me. It makes me disapointed in our country because most of the wealth is over here in America, Not in Afica or China or really anywhere over in Europe. It makes me realize how selfish people can be and not even know it.When i watch one of the commercials that talk about donated so little amout of money to the poor in africa or anywhere, It makes me think about all those people watching the same channel that flip right over it not caring that its the truth and not caring that children and babies die everyday and night of starvation or lack of medical help. I feel very blessed to beable to rest my head at night , not worring about if I’ll be able to eat the next day or if I’m ever going to see a doctor about my health issues. A lot of americans through parties just like Gatsby does, not realizing that all the money they spend on alcohol or beverages that they dont need could be going to the poor even if its only two dollars a month, Not realizing how blessed they are to beable to eat and drink when ever they want un like the other millions in our world that wont beable to eat til next week.

I am very appreciative for my life. I now that living and a house and having a better life then most people is a privilege and shouldn’t take it for granted. I will not lie but when people have it easier then me I feel like it’s not fair. Because all of us are the same and should all get treated the same. Everyone should not get treated different because of their racist we are all people and deserve the same treatment as anyone else. Another thing is when I see someone that does not have the same advantages that I have. Because some people that are poor are the nicest people you could meet and you think they should have a better life, this is why I think everyone should get treated the same.

Just like Alvin and many others above i am also extremely appreciative for my life and the things i have been given and the oppertunities that i have been given. I live in a place where poverty does not effect our society as it does in other places in the world. That if i am suffering i can get a job and pull myself out. It is mind blowing that we live in an age where we spend millions of dollars on houses and cars that we barley live in or drive, but there is still millions of people who still barley get anything to drink and eat for the night or week. That our world is so blind to look farther than our own backyard to see the poor and poverty stricken that live in countries that we take advantage of for their oil or diamonds.

I’m very lucky and happy that i got to live my life the way i wanted to. With not really any thing to hold me back. But when i see a poor person i know that they had been through some rough times and trying to get by. So im very happy to be born into a great family that loves and takes care of me.

Watching the video made me appreciate the life I have. I never took the time to think about the people who didn’t have all the privileges I have, and how people struggle to live off what seems like change to me. Seeing those people and reading about their lives really made me think, it made me a little sad to see children starving and without a home. It made me appreciate the fact that I have a roof over my head, I am able to come to school everyday, and my family has money to keep food on the table. I am not really envious of wealthy people because I don’t need money and fancy things to make me happy. The video really made me want to give to those who don’t have the things I have. I used to think all about the material things and think I needed everything that I wanted, and my thoughts like that have really changed. It really hurt watching those people struggling.

Watching the video makes me really appreciate everything that I have. I take the life that I have for granted everyday. I never look at how other people are suffering and the privileges they don’t have. I mean I know that people are suffering but I never take the time out to actually see what I can do to help. I’m always complaining about what I don’t have and what others do. But, I never look to say hey that person doesn’t have anything. And I’m complaining about nothing. I have the privilege to say what I want to eat and what to wear. Others don’t have that. Some people don’t have the money to go to McDonald’s everyday. There food is whatever they can find. Whether it’s left overs on the street or in trash cans. The may even have to wear the same clothes everyday for the rest of their lives. And it’s really sad to say. I feel very selfish after watching the video.

After viewing this video, I feel really blessed to have such a great life. I think everyone deserves better. I take many things for granted like clean water and healthy food. I do realize many people dont have the same privilges I have, I know I have to start to make a change. I always yell about the things I dont have, and in reality there are people all over the world who suffer everday without things like electricity and a warm bed. Im sorry Ive been so selfish all my life and not considerate of others. I will pray for each and every person.

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