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Timber, the stereotypes thing was a bit of a low blow, sorry about that. Still, my issue was that you seemed like you were using the unstable political climate as an excuse not to help. Like a "whatever we do it won't work" attitude. Africa's political is unstable, granted. But aid is not just sending supplies the government will likely confiscate. It is about giving money to organisations who will teach people skills and give them tools to live by their own means. This isn't easy for governments to take advantage of. Corruption stems from officials having to suppliment their income with bribes from big buisness. The underlying problem being poverty. Invading and securing may yet prove succesful (I have my doubts) but i think long term aid with the aim of reducing poverty would be more effective.
Felix, I think I might just have lost you. You're getting a little philosophical now...
[ 09-25-2005, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: Melcheor ]
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