A society that has more justice needs less charity.
Some forms of content on the internet can have a profound impact on us. They force us to think, to feel. The very common video advertisements that circulate for crowdfunding is one such form of content. In such a video, one can see the crying parents of a child suffering from a chronic illness. One can sense the desperation in their ask for monetary help to be able to save their kid's life. Advertisements like these should bring us to ask a very pertinent question. Would a society where people have justice, so often take recourse to such means to raise funds needed for healthcare? Means that depends on the largesse of the viewers to save children's lives? Certainly not. A society which is just would ensure that people are treated with dignity. It would ensure people have equitable access to resources and are not condemned to a life of dependence on charity. It would be a gross violation of one's right to life if they are compelled to depend on someone's charity fo