On that same day, twenty-five million people died of hunger.
Not long ago, on a day so humid your clothes stuck to your skin like gum to a shoe, a billionaire and some guests took a trip into space in a rocket ship designed and built just for him. He thought it would be fun to experience weightlessness and see the world from a different perspective. That ten minute journey to outer space cost millions upon millions of dollars and was organized at the whim of this billionaire. And why not? It’s a free country and he could afford it.
On that same day, twenty-five million people died of hunger.
Susan F. Reid
23/7/2021 06:26:49 pm
If this is a fictionalized account of Bezo's trip, he contributed millions to a charitable chef who feeds people all over the world. It was announcrd after the flight. 23/7/2021 07:40:18 pm
Very thought-provoking, and very true! They could be using this money to solve the world's problems, but instead they're like little boys trying to outdo each other on the playground.
Pamela Kennedy
23/7/2021 07:42:03 pm
Exploration leads to innovation....but that can be of little comfort those suffering now.
Sandra James
23/7/2021 10:41:57 pm
A very thought provoking story, Peggy! I love the description - so humid your clothes stuck to your skin like gum to a shoe'. Well done!
Jennifer Duncan
24/7/2021 01:09:33 am
It's disgusting, isn't it. After reading "Nomadland", I decided to never buy from Amazon again.
Sue Clayton
24/7/2021 03:47:17 am
I know some billionaires act like Robin Hood and donate to the poor but I just wish more of their riches could be given to the suffering earthlings.
Peggy Gerber
24/7/2021 01:40:18 pm
Thank you so much everyone for your thoughtful comments.
Mary Wallace
24/7/2021 05:23:39 pm
It does seem ludicrous, but I suppose he has a point. We wouldn't want to be told how to spend our earnings. But there is so much good that could be done. Comments are closed.
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