Some argue that giving aid is nothing more than charity and should not be imposed as a duty. They argue that there is a moral code that is easy for an ordinary man to follow, a moral code that allows certain actions to be morally wrong and the actions to be the right thing to do. An example used in the text is that if a person is told that they should refrain from committing murder and give away all the money they don't really need, they won't do it either. Because both actions are equally incorrect, people would be inclined to do one or the other. Additionally, some believe that aid is a government task, believing that if more private charities actively combat famine, the government would be relieved of this obligation. Singer explains that he thinks this is unlikely, but that we as individuals should do everything we can. Leaving the responsibility to the government would free us from all responsibility and leave us to do nothing. Additionally, some believe that providing help is not a real solution to the problem. Relieving the famine would only be a temporary solution, the real solution would be to control the population. Singer does not object to this argument. If population control is the problem, find a way to support the cause and provide as much help as possible. According to Singer, you should help to the best of your ability, rather than doing nothing at all..