In his essay, Singer briefly entertains the idea that merely ending famines, once they have killed many, is not a sustainable idea. “If we save the Bengal refugees now, others, perhaps the children of these refugees, will face starvation in a few years time” (CITE). Introducing population control methods-- like contraceptives and abortion options-- will prevent famines in the future. However, Singer claims that, since population control methods will not end immediately reduce current levels of starvation, they are irrelevant. We have a moral responsibility to end the famines currently happening-- and giving money or food is the best way to do that. And while we do have a responsibility to end famines, we must also prevent famines. The Earth
