Everyone today should pay a small amount from their income to help people who are suffering great poverty. To what extent do you agree? The wealth gap is increasing today; it is said that the richest 1% of the world’s population own 50% of the world’s wealth, while about 7 million (a lot more than that!) people live in poverty. Some say everyone should pay a small amount from their income to support those who are in need, but I disagree with this opinion if it would mean everyone contributes the same amount. (That’s not what the question says) This is because poorer people carry a heavier responsibility with flat rate taxes. It is unfair that the rich and poor carry the same responsibility regardless of their income levels. People make different amounts of money, and their ability to make contributions vary. It is ludicrous to take the same small amount from people living in poverty as from richer people. Similarly, it is not reasonable to impose the same amount on people earning just above the poverty line as the rich. There is simply no room for them to pay for others. Therefore, asking everyone is unacceptable. On the other hand, if the small amount is meant to change in accordance with income, the statement could be justifiable. Obviously, people facing financial difficulties should pay nothing. The lower-middle class should be encouraged to pay a relatively smaller amount. The people considered to earn more than a comfortable income should make a larger commitment. In conclusion, although it is necessary to assist people to escape from poverty, people should pay different amounts according to their income.