Global inequality is important because it's important for the United States to realize that not every country has freedom, religious freedom, and a generally stable government. Many countries are very poor and the people mistreated. It's the reason so many yearn to start new in America, because in other countries there is no education, no equal rights for women, and not enough food and water.
Even though the United States seems vastly more successful than these countries, we still rely greatly on other countries for things we need. Such as oil. Also, almost everything you pick up says "Made in China" on it.
It's important for us to maintain a good relationship with these countries and to help them out, because it can avoid fights, wars, and terrorism.
I don't think Americans understand how lucky we are with the things we take for granted. Our clean fresh water supply is the envy of many nations. Our technology and our natural resources are other things other countries would like to have. These are among the things that contribute to our wealth relative to other nations. Richard Bobys
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