Response to David Oliver Relin

David Oliver Relin's speech at UMBC was interesting, he discussed how we as privledged people are obligated to help those who cannot be helped, such as those stuck in an endless cycle of poverty. He showed a sideshow containing many pictures of his times in other countries. He spoke well of the people he encountered and criticized the media's interpretations of foreign countries and their dangers. Some parts were more interesting than others, his point had been well established early on and it seemed like he was just going on at some points. I enjoyed some of his stories and pictures but overall it seemed too long.