1. World Poverty Peter Singer Dora ’ s TV Set Bob ’ s Bugatti

2. In America, the biggest health problem among children is obesity

3. But What About the Poor in America? A free society is a prosperous society. Even in our “ mixed economy, ” Americans give generously to those in genuine need out of their abundance. Most people are poor due to poor choices. –Dropping out of school –Single parenthood –Criminal activity –Sloth, lack of initiative to pursue opportunties –Unwillingness to relocate –Poor money management, debt, lack of spending discipline

4. Krauthammer: Socialism Drives World Poverty Corporations and unions use our semi- socialist system to keep out third world competition Socialist governments keep people from starting businesses (e.g. Tunisian college grad who had his illegal vegetable cart stolen and burned himself alive, beginning the Mideast democratic revolts)

5. Capitalism is lifting millions out of poverty in China

6. ...and India