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CCIP · 11-25-05, 06:23 PM

There is, however, strong evidence that the aid really isn't helping. There is something inherently wrong in the structure of the governemtns and/or societies that this aid is going to.

I think they've been treated unfairly by the colonizing powers, yes. And I think some measure of humanitarian relief is needed. But there needs to be some realistic assessment of the measures.

I'm sorry to say it, but before I send money to Africa, I'll send some to my troubled relatives in Russia, which I do. And before I run to my government telling them to forgive 3rd World debt, I'll ask them to forgive my hefty student loans.

Egoism? Perhaps. But had we all been altruistic, none of these measures would be needed.

11-25-05, 06:23 PM	#4
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	There is, however, strong evidence that the aid really isn't helping. There is something inherently wrong in the structure of the governemtns and/or societies that this aid is going to. I think they've been treated unfairly by the colonizing powers, yes. And I think some measure of humanitarian relief is needed. But there needs to be some realistic assessment of the measures. I'm sorry to say it, but before I send money to Africa, I'll send some to my troubled relatives in Russia, which I do. And before I run to my government telling them to forgive 3rd World debt, I'll ask them to forgive my hefty student loans. Egoism? Perhaps. But had we all been altruistic, none of these measures would be needed. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)