In “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” Singer argues that all families should donate a percentage of their income to charity. Most of the American population is content to give little or nothing to the needy, but rarely gives a second thought to purchasing luxury items. It is a commonly accepted fact that those who work for their own gain deserve the money they receive. Unfortunately, those living in third world countries that do not have the same resources and opportunities are unable to sustain their own livelihoods. Some children in third world countries suffer from food and shelter deprivation; while those who are lucky enough to have a job are paid only pennies a day. (“Some underpaid H-1B workers, federal auditors say.”) Thus, Singer is right that we should be more aware of the suffering occurring globally, but for his vision to be recognized Americans must be made aware of the benefits their dollars can have; as well as the falls that occur when they don't donate. Singer begins by referring to an example from the film “Central Station” in which he challenges us to distinguish the “ethical distinction” between a Brazilian woman who sells a homeless child to organ peddlers, and an American who already has a TV and moves on to a better one…” (324). Conceptually, what makes buying a new television, laptop, or iPod so different from selling a baby? According to Singer, nothing distinguishes us; both are equally serious. Singer further argues that "[There is] no escape from the conclusion that each of us with a surplus of wealth over our essential needs should give more to help people suffering from poverty..." (Singer 327) In the essay It focuses on… middle of the paper… the level of poverty in these countries will decrease immensely. When this happens, these counties will have a solid foundation upon which they can economically build their counties. For this to be possible, volunteers and donors must unite and take community leadership for the well-being of these foreign countries. The more power foreign children have in determining the outcome of their future, the closer we will be to a world free of poverty. With the conversion of Singer's vision into a realistic/achievable goal we may not be able to eliminate poverty, but we will slowly get closer to a solution. Work cited Jones, Gerard. “Violent media is good for children.” Analytical Writing: A Guide to College Composition 1. M. Clay Hooper.,D. Marzette., Beth Wade. Cengage Learning, 2011. 285-88. Press.