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\"\"<\/a>Last week I posted the suggestion<\/a> that the way in which depictions of those who are hungry often make them less than human. \u00a0I wondered how we could possibly see their full humanity (along with all their power and dignity) \u00a0by only seeing their limitations (that in many cases are simply material). \u00a0A couple people responded with thoughtful ideas along the same lines (props to Kris and Mary!). \u00a0A blog post<\/a> I found today via my Twitter account<\/a> (thanks @meowtree<\/a>!) raised a similar question. \u00a0The author writes,<\/p>\n

And what would communities in general think if they saw the kinds of marketing appeals that go out in their\u00a0names. … I\u2019m bothered by these kinds of appeals, imagining a photo of my own children plastered on a \u2018needy children\u2019 billboard or direct mail piece somewhere, thinking about what that might do to their self-image or my image of myself as a capable parent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The point is well taken–how would you feel if that less than flattering image was all that was known of you? \u00a0Her concern also perhaps reveals a bias we have against those who receive aid. \u00a0We too often assume that those receiving aid have some flaw (and the images of people who live in poverty don’t always help with that!).<\/p>\n

The fact is I have been the recipient of all kinds of aid. \u00a0My dad was a doctor, and rewarded me with cash for good grades. \u00a0My mom (and, yes, you too dad) created a loving, safe environment. \u00a0They had time, energy, and resources to give me a well-rounded childhood experience. \u00a0I had the help of a good education system and a stable government (things that I did nothing to create or sustain). \u00a0My skin color and gender gave and (continue to give) me many unearned advantages. \u00a0Why is it that it is so difficult for me (and people like me) to recognize and admit all of the aid that we have been given (both monetary and otherwise)? \u00a0And why is it so easy for us to categorize (and even denigrate) people who did not receive a similar aid package? \u00a0What sort of soul searching do we need to do?<\/p>\n

I have digressed from the question implicit in my first post on this topic (namely, is there a place for a charity mindset), and I hope to engage it next week. \u00a0For now, I’d appreciate any thoughts or responses you have on the topic!<\/p>\n

– David Creech<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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