There are always heartbreaking problems & conflicts in the world. Most of them are none of our business, and we're not positioned to do more good than harm. Only a few problems represent the highest and best use of our limited resources, and we should do those things. #ethics
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How many kids would need to be gassed before it became unethical to leave Assad in power? Isolationism has consequences, irrelevant of who's "business" it is. I'm not sure what should be done, but I think that "more good than harm" statement needs to be qualified.
I didn't say anything about Syria. I made a general point.
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My apologies, given today's events I figured that was the subtext. If there are so few problems we can address with positive outcomes, could I get an example of where you think our efforts should be focused?
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Reduce neglected tropical diseases like malaria, provide low-cost contraception in nations with unmet needs, reduce global poverty through promoting free markets and direct cash transfers. None require overthrowing govt's.
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