what is more important, the right to live or the right to be educated?

Philippines
October 25, 2009 2:34am CST
I saw this drama last night about a school based on a poor community. Because of poverty, some students were forced to stop studying. They were being obliged to work rather than to gain education. It's really dreadful to think that at a young age they don't actually have a choice.
3 responses
@fenicliu (93)
• China
25 Oct 09
if can not live well, then how can we support our learning? Many ones are forced to work instead of learning because of short of money.
@1anurag1 (3576)
• India
25 Oct 09
i think if we go practical. the basic needs are livelyhood. in my language there is a saying i tell you in english is that "you cant worship with empty stomach" means is simple first of all we must ensure them about the basic needs of living to them then we can talk about their right of education. even both of things have their own weightage.
• United States
25 Oct 09
I would rather be educated then die not to long after, rather then not know anything and live forever. I know people say ignorance is bliss, but you know what they also say knowledge is power.