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【Some people think that rich countries giving international aid to the poor countries has positive impact. Others argue that it may lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 】

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The opponents tend to focus on the potential side effects of foreign aid. The most critical problem has to do with fairness. Even in the most developed countries, there are people who are leading deprived lives. Therefore, such expenses will be unfair to their taxpayers. Additionally, the cause of poverty varies. Sometimes aid fails to assist a poor country in its development. Instead, it lends the people there an excuse that is, the aid may not be put to good use. Above all, providing aid without tracking its use may be a disaster. The aid, including loans and other supports, may be used for the purchase of weapons or end up driven up the rate of corruption. Personally, I think international aid compromises the taxpayers' interests in the rich countries, and may lead to abuse of the aid. Thus, it should be cut down on, if not stopped completely.
反对者往往把重点放在对外援助的副作用上。最关键的问题在于公平。即使在最发达的国家，也有生活贫困的人。因此，这类支出对其纳税人是不公平的。另外，贫困的原因各不相同。有时，援助不能帮助穷国发展，反而会为那里的人们提供一个借口——换言之，援助可能不会得到有效利用。如果没有对援助的使用进行有效跟踪，援助甚至可能会是一种灾难。例如，包括贷款和其他支持在内的援助在一些国家被用于购买武器和导致腐败的发案率上升。 就个人看法而言，我认为国际援助损害了富国纳税人的利益，并且可能会导致滥用援助。因此，即使不完全停止，也应减少这类援助。