This IS wonderful news for us Lil! Amazing even!

What I don't know or understand is...is the US one of the countries that Africa is trying to pay back it's debt to? Why don't we just dissolve that responsibility? Or at the very least, why are they being charged so much interest on their debts? Can't we dissolve the interest charges? Holy Shit...these people need help! Not more responsibility and more to worry about! With as rich as this and many other countries are, why are [we] continuing to bilk these people of monies that could be used to aid in the AIDS crisis? And...why aren't those who know the technology, offering their time and expertise to help Africans make safe water?

I've got some reading to do I guess. I wasn't aware of just how bad things have gotten. I knew Bono was an AIDS embassador...but I just never delved far enough into the goings on. Ignorance isn't an excuse...it's just damn ignorant!

TY for the enlightenment Lilith!

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