To opponents, aid advocates seem like they’re laundering money for special interest groups. To advocates, opponents come across as cold and heartless.

But the truth is: Most supporters believe that even if some resources are lost in the process, more aid will still help those in need somehow. Most opponents, however, see the fiscal drain of an extremely inefficient system — they argue we should first reclaim the funds, then deliver aid in alternative forms with detailed plans and clear objectives.

In the end, these people are neither heartless monsters nor corruption criminals. They just see the same issue from different angles, leading to opposing positions.