NationStates Jolt Archive


At least some people are thinking!

Roach-Busters
11-06-2005, 18:41
http://www.opinion.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/06/04/naid04.xml
Tactical Grace
11-06-2005, 18:46
Cynicism prevails. And about time, too.
Wurzelmania
11-06-2005, 18:56
I don't like this either. If the aid got handed out more responsibly yes, but as it is, it's money down the drain.
Roach-Busters
11-06-2005, 19:06
Exactly.
Celtlund
11-06-2005, 19:09
If there were some way to make sure the aid did not line the pockets of corrupt politicians I could support more aid. However, I don't have a lot of confidence that can be done. Africa is one of the richest continents in terms of natural resources but corruption has prevented those resources from being used in a way to help the impoverished people. Money from diamonds going to fund civil wars, government policies in Zimbabwe devastating their agriculture...no, no increases in aid at this time thank you. :(