The G-8 has been meeting this week in Germany to discuss increasing international aid in Africa. I am pleased to hear that $60 Billion has been approved to be distributed throughout countries in Africa to help fight against AIDS, malaria, and TB.
Not to be a Debby Downer about things, this is great and all, but it doesnt take away the fact that we WASTED BILLIONS of dollars on the unnecessary Iraq war to just know discover that maybe our money can be put to better use.
It's great that many major retailers are raising awareness of the cause and pushing people to donate, but really I think we need to dip into George Bush's personal account to help cover the cost of the lives that have been lost due to his irresponsible decision making as president. Not only could we have saved lives by not going to war but we could have also used that money for prophylactic treatment and health care in Africa.
Also mind you, one major topic of discussion at the G-8: Iran!
Makes me think that perhaps the Africa thing was just a cover to get this group together to really discuss the US's issues with Iran....ironic how Bush was too sick to meet with all the African nationals one morning but definitely made the talk about Iran....interesting.
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