As terrible as this situation seem to many of the people here, please realize that much worst things than this happens on a regular basis in undeveloped third world countries.

I can understand why these people would react this way given the environment that they grow up in. Please do not confuse understanding with accepting, because in no way do i find these actions to acceptable. I merely see how it might be possible for these people to ignore a dying child given the circumstances of their environment. Many of us who live in the western civilized world take for granted the luxuries we are given.

Yes, caring for others is often a luxury. If that concept seems absurd to you, then simply refers to the way people act after major tragedies (Katrina and the likes). You will find that there are many kind people who will be willing to help others, but at the same time there will be many more of those who are willing to hurt others or ignore their plight in order to look after themselves. Apply that mentality to these people, except it's not something that only occurs during tragedies, but is prevalent in their everyday life.