Should I feel guilty for taking a bath when there are people in third world countries dying of thirst?

Somebody told me I shouldn't take baths, only quick showers, because it's not good for people to be selfish and use water for a bath when other people are without water in third world countries.

?2012-03-22T13:09:19Z

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No. Now if you were throwing buckets of water out the window just to see how fast it falls~ THEN that's when you should maybe feel bad. But that's not the case here.

Anonymous2012-03-22T20:07:41Z

You shouldn't feel guilty. Just be thankful. Be mindful and don't take it for granted.
And perhaps donate some money to a charity who will actually spend it on those people in third world countries who don't have water.

I'm not sure of the name of the organisation who does it but they tap into water for African communities who don't have easy access to it. And it only costs a few thousand dollars.

Snarky2012-03-22T20:07:23Z

Tell those people that you'll let them know when you're done with your bath, so they can come in and siphon out the water and then ship to the poor folks in Africa.

No, you should not feel guilty. Global weather patterns are not your responsibility and if your town is not currently under water restrictions then bathe away.

?2012-03-22T20:04:27Z

Honestly, how is taking a quick shower going to help anybody out. It's unfortunate that they are stuck in situations like that, but you should use what you have to your full advantage, otherwise, you're wasting it.

why r u looking at my name2012-03-22T20:03:33Z

if your city is not in a drought; i dont see whats wrong with it. if you feel bad for the starving people send them some water

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