The uneven distribution of resources is always a tricky problem that confuses all humanity. Despite the rapid growth of an global economy, the gap between rich and poor is still large, even expanding. The people who survive toughly need others help. Some propose that modern people are more willing to help strangers than past people. I hold the converse opinion, I argue that no matter what era people live in, they are all warm-hearted.

Today, because of the rapid development of media, not only the circulation of the news is larger than before, but also the speed of report updating is faster. Therefore, numerous reports about charity enter the public view. Besides, the media will exaggerate the report through an dramatic title so as to attract readers’ attention, which tends to leave people an one-sided impression that contemporary people are more willing to help strangers. In the past, it seemed only few reports about charity. Because the backward media limited the journalists to explore the news, and then influenced the spread of the report. However, it doesn’t mean people who lived in the past were reluctant to give a help hand. My mother said that her community often organized donation activities when she was young. Neighbors were always willing to do them a favor via donating clean clothes, books and so on. They showed their kindness through the unsophisticated way. unlike today, the widely accessible internet allows people to just click the link of help post to donate money for tough people. Whatever ways used, people are ready to help others.

Additionally, heavy taxation is another factor drive contemporary people donate money. The government set up high tax rate for high-income people in order to rationalize the social redistribution of wealth. Some wealthy people, especially the entrepreneurs, establish foundations to reduce the burden of tax and earn reputations. However, the intention is not as pure as past generations.

In conclusion, helping others is a traditional virtue, people always keep it. though the technique limited the methods in the past, people were willing to help others.