We should thank for the little things

2007-03-22 06:50:25

#1

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

Do you ever think how lucky you are? Take a look.

For kids in many rural parts of Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground equipment they’ve ever seen. When they give a push and jump onboard for their first ride, smiles of wonder break out on their faces.

These kids don't have toys, pc's, or even clean water.

Many toilets use more water in one flush than most rural families in Africa have for one day of cleaning, cooking, drinking, and bathing. The average distance an African villager must walk to a water source is five miles (eight kilometers). A five-gallon (19-liter) container can weigh about 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and many women and girls suffer injuries carrying so much weight every day. A child dies somewhere in the world every 15 seconds from a water-borne illness. The PlayPump can pump up to 370 gallons (1,400 liters) of clean water an hour.

While some members of the DST think people in Africa should starve and die of Aids, we should thank for the little things we enjoy and these kids won't be able to dream with during their entire lifetime.

2007-03-22 06:54:12

#2

penguin.killer: Member; +75|6924

i ownz the african childrens (no offense)

2007-03-22 08:52:21

#3

konfusion: mostly afk; +480|6994|CH/BR - in UK

Well, it all depends on what you grow up with. It's one of those laws of economics: you will always want more than you have. If they get computers, they will eventually want more. I don't think they should die of Aids or anything, and I try to make myself conscious that other people live in worse conditions - but in the end effect, I have to say that (and you have to admit) it's quite depressing thinking about that the whole time. Of course, yes it sucks, but all you can do is hope their civilization improves. Maybe do a bit of charity - although that usually ends up doing the country more damage than good...

-konfusion

2007-03-22 08:53:27

#4

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6811|Columbus, Ohio

Nice retaliation thread.

/Going to find some South America stuff.

2007-03-22 08:57:05

#5

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6973|Global Command

usmarine2007 wrote:
Nice retaliation thread.

/Going to find some South America stuff.

Nah, don't. It teh gey.

2007-03-22 08:57:36

#6

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6811|Columbus, Ohio

ATG wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:
Nice retaliation thread.

/Going to find some South America stuff.
Nah, don't. It teh gey.

I'm not.

2007-03-22 09:00:24

#7

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6811|Columbus, Ohio

You think I like to see that shit serge? I have seen it with my own eyes and it is beyond sad. I knew the food and supplies we were helping deliver would be taken away from the children as soon as we left. The only way to help would be a full scale invasion then occupy the place for many many years. How many of your countries are up for that? Ireland? Sweden? Canada?

I hear no volunteers.

Last edited by usmarine2007 (2007-03-22 09:00:34)

2007-03-22 09:26:05

#8

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6889|The Land of Scott Walker

Exactly, usmarine, it is beyond sad and the US gets criticized no matter what we do. The sitation in Africa is not from a lack of effort on the part of more wealthy nations. I do what I can by donating to organizations which bring the water cleaning technology to such countries. That's something, but I don't think all the money in the world would solve the issues they have. We can't keep funneling money and food when the money and food don't go to those who need it.

Edit:
I give my money to missionaries who directly transport the machines to the villages. That way I know my money is achieving its intended purpose.

Last edited by Stingray24 (2007-03-22 09:31:20)

2007-03-22 09:29:58

#9

EVieira: Member; +105|6922|Lutenblaag, Molvania

None of us here know what it is to live without clean water. Instead of accusing this of a retaliation thread, take a small step back and notice the things take we all take for granted, and not just the little ones.

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them."
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

2007-03-22 09:42:18

#10

Ajax_the_Great1: Dropped on request; +206|7090

What's to debate here? We should all be grateful of what we have by knowing that theres generally going to be people with a lot worse.

2007-03-22 12:02:10

#11

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

usmarine2007 wrote:
Nice retaliation thread.

/Going to find some South America stuff.

Retaliation thread? I read National Geographic every day and I saw this and I thought we are lucky people. Pure and simple. Go find whatever you want.

usmarine2007 wrote:
You think I like to see that shit serge? I have seen it with my own eyes and it is beyond sad. I knew the food and supplies we were helping deliver would be taken away from the children as soon as we left. The only way to help would be a full scale invasion then occupy the place for many many years. How many of your countries are up for that? Ireland? Sweden? Canada?

I hear no volunteers.

I know you know it's sad, dude, and I swear I posted this coz I saw it this morning, and not coz you made that thread with an unhappy title.

EVieira wrote:
None of us here know what it is to live without clean water. Instead of accusing this of a retaliation thread, take a small step back and notice the things take we all take for granted, and not just the little ones.

Thank you. That is the message. +1.

Last edited by sergeriver (2007-03-22 12:06:31)

2007-03-22 12:05:30

#12

[LCI]squeakyfleece: O-<--< stick man lolololol; +27|7101|perv

whats with the double posts every time?

2007-03-22 12:07:32

#13

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

[LCI]squeakyfleece wrote:
whats with the double posts every time?

Is it me or everyone?

2007-03-22 12:19:45

#14

[LCI]squeakyfleece: O-<--< stick man lolololol; +27|7101|perv

sergeriver wrote:
[LCI]squeakyfleece wrote:
whats with the double posts every time?
Is it me or everyone?

its you m8

2007-03-22 12:21:07

#15

siciliano732: Member; +202|7093|New York

sergeriver wrote:
Do you ever think how lucky you are? Take a look.

For kids in many rural parts of Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground equipment they’ve ever seen. When they give a push and jump onboard for their first ride, smiles of wonder break out on their faces.

These kids don't have toys, pc's, or even clean water.

Many toilets use more water in one flush than most rural families in Africa have for one day of cleaning, cooking, drinking, and bathing. The average distance an African villager must walk to a water source is five miles (eight kilometers). A five-gallon (19-liter) container can weigh about 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and many women and girls suffer injuries carrying so much weight every day. A child dies somewhere in the world every 15 seconds from a water-borne illness. The PlayPump can pump up to 370 gallons (1,400 liters) of clean water an hour.

While some members of the DST think people in Africa should starve and die of Aids, we should thank for the little things we enjoy and these kids won't be able to dream with during their entire lifetime.

100% TRUE...FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A SOLID HEAD ON THEIR SHOULDERS. +1

2007-03-22 12:23:11

#16

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

[LCI]squeakyfleece wrote:
sergeriver wrote:
[LCI]squeakyfleece wrote:
whats with the double posts every time?
Is it me or everyone?
its you m8

I logged out and relogged in and now I see only one post. Thx Thomas.

Last edited by sergeriver (2007-03-22 12:23:28)

2007-03-22 12:26:02

#17

weamo8: Member; +50|6886|USA

Angelina Jolie is from Argentina?

2007-03-22 12:27:33

#18

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

weamo8 wrote:
Angelina Jolie is from Argentina?

I hope she isn't.

2007-03-22 12:30:00

#19

d4rkst4r: biggie smalls; +72|6897|Ontario, Canada

I dont feel like riding the guilt trip, so dont try and force us, take your dumb thread and shove it

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"you know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it"

2007-03-22 12:30:18

#20

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7044|132 and Bush

ATG wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:
Nice retaliation thread.

/Going to find some South America stuff.
Nah, don't. It teh gey.

More like let's not exploit misfortune.

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2007-03-22 12:32:41

#21

sergeriver: Cowboy from Hell; +1,928|7201|Argentina

d4rkst4r wrote:
I dont feel like riding the guilt trip, so dont try and force us, take your dumb thread and shove it

You are free to do whatever you want. It's not a guilt trip, just a reminder of how the small things we give for granted every day are big miracles for these people.

2007-03-22 12:36:35

#22

weamo8: Member; +50|6886|USA

sergeriver wrote:
weamo8 wrote:
Angelina Jolie is from Argentina?
I hope she isn't.

Just a little joke. A very little joke.

For once I actually agree with you. It absolutley boggles my mind how little some people have.

I spent a couple of years in Brazilian slums, and I couldnt believe how pathetic those people were. They live charmed lives compared to the freaking Africans. Poor buggers.

2007-03-22 12:43:43

#23

weamo8: Member; +50|6886|USA

siciliano732 wrote:
sergeriver wrote:
Do you ever think how lucky you are? Take a look.

For kids in many rural parts of Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground equipment they’ve ever seen. When they give a push and jump onboard for their first ride, smiles of wonder break out on their faces.

These kids don't have toys, pc's, or even clean water.

Many toilets use more water in one flush than most rural families in Africa have for one day of cleaning, cooking, drinking, and bathing. The average distance an African villager must walk to a water source is five miles (eight kilometers). A five-gallon (19-liter) container can weigh about 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and many women and girls suffer injuries carrying so much weight every day. A child dies somewhere in the world every 15 seconds from a water-borne illness. The PlayPump can pump up to 370 gallons (1,400 liters) of clean water an hour.

While some members of the DST think people in Africa should starve and die of Aids, we should thank for the little things we enjoy and these kids won't be able to dream with during their entire lifetime.
100% TRUE...FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A SOLID HEAD ON THEIR SHOULDERS. +1

What he is saying is true, but like all liberals, he is only pointing out the truth for his own agenda. He wants to prove someone else wrong (namely usmarine2007), not help anyone. His thread is not quite as noble as it might seem.

To conjoin the two threads I would only say that Africans dont need playground toys, they like to play around with dead bodies.

2007-03-22 12:47:29

#24

Vilham: Say wat!?; +580|7210|UK

EVieira wrote:
None of us here know what it is to live without clean water. Instead of accusing this of a retaliation thread, take a small step back and notice the things take we all take for granted, and not just the little ones.

Actually i do the sewers and pipes around where i live flood for around a month each year. Its anoying and has been happening for the last 9 years, it has yet to be fixed.

2007-03-22 12:50:04

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7044|132 and Bush

d4rkst4r wrote:
I dont feel like riding the guilt trip, so dont try and force us, take your dumb thread and shove it

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