Ivan Illich: "To hell with good intentions"
Why does Illich argue that N. American students should come to Latin America to travel or study, but not to help the poor? What aspects of Illich's position are most valid or invalid in your view? Is he missing anything? Who needs to hear his message?
Re: Some truth but not entirely correct
I think regardless of the person's attitute when they return, any help that they offer should be accepted and appreciated. People in poorer countries should be appreciative of any help they are recieving. No one is making people help. If they choose to, even if it's for the wrong reasons, it is still helping the people.
Meta-Reflection on Forum Posting 4
I believe that anyone who is willing to take time to go somewhere and help people, regardless of their motivation, should be appreciated. Yes, it is true that some people travel to other countries just for the sole reason of being able to brag about it. My viewpoint, however, is that the people they are helping are obviously in great need of the help, so these people should focus on the positive aspect: that they are getting help. I don't think people should be bashed because they are poor, but if someone is offering help, even if their reasons for doing it aren't the right ones, the bottom line is that they are trying to better the lives of people, so it shouldn't be viewed so negatively.
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