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Friday, January 31, 2003
posted by gbarto at 12:00 PM:
Bush Takes on AIDS in Africa, CaribbeanPresident discusses methods of halting mother-child transmission of virus, part of huge $15 billion proposal
Good for him, but let's make sure the aid is delivered in supplies, not dollars, and administered by international orgs, not the too-often corrupt regimes that rule these countries. This is a place where real good can be done to alleviate human mystery, and whether you're aiming for Christian goodwill to all, cosmic Karma or simply letting the world know the US isn't just about self-interest, it has its merits. But not if it turns into another way for backward regimes to concentrate their power over their people.
As a side note, one wonders what will happen in South Africa and elsewhere where some have claimed it's just a way to get Big Pharma into the market. We'd note, of course, that this credits American corporations with doing an awful good job focussing on the long term since it's going to be a while before anyone turns a profit over there.
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