Earth is a Terrible Place to Live

[Ashen Key]

Originally Posted by Empty Glass

Before the video was done, I knew what I was going to type in this post and I type thus:

These videos are always eye-opening, but I never know what to do after them. Should I...
1) appreciate the wealth and comfort that I have, or...
2) give up that comfort?

I always feel like #2 has a stronger moral calling and/or is an obligation of myself. Obviously, it's hard.

(I realize, by the way, that I am ignoring the message at the end of the video as well as the links provided. Regardless, if anyone has any response to what I've written above, I'd be glad to hear it.)

There is a third option - use the privilege you were born into to HELP other people. Merely throwing away what you have doesn't actually help anyone.