During our simulation yesterday, you were placed into one of three groups. Those with great wealth, those with some wealth, and those with little wealth. Most of you were able to compete to see what group you would be in. Some of you started with advantages or disadvantages that made it easier or harder to acquire (get) wealth.
Reflect on (think about) this simulation, and use the other information that you have gathered through class and life to think about the following questions, and respond to them in the comments below.
1. Think about the people, groups, or countries who "have" the things they need and want, and the ones who "have not" the things they need and want? Who are the "haves" and the “have nots” in the world today? Which countries are the “haves” and the “have nots”? Who are the “haves” and “have nots” in our country today? In our state or community? Why do you think this is?
2. Do those with wealth have a responsibility to those who do not? For what reasons? Economic? Moral? Religious? Political?
3. Why might the “haves” give money or resources to the “have nots”? Is this a way to solve the problems of poverty?
4. Do you think there should be a redistribution of wealth and power in this country? Why or why not? If yes, how would you propose to accomplish this? What principles would guide your proposals for change?
Please make sure that your responses are GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT, in complete sentences, with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Once you have responded yourself to these questions, feel free to comment on other's posts. Remember to be a positive cyber-citizen.
