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by WhitneyLand 3461 days ago
No - They're definitely entitled to a better life. But so is everyone else.

The total untapped human potential is staggering once you take into account the effects of war, racism, sexism, general discrimination, mental illness, physical illness, disincentives, and poverty. At least most of these have improved in the last century.

I hope people realize this is not just about altruism, the economic boost would help everyone.