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Quote by: Winter wind  We live in an interdependent world and we should act like it. Especially at time when people are complaining about immigrants crossing the boarders. |
Mr Devils advocate: The percentage of GDP isn't an all-inclusive measure of donations. There are constant reminders that such-n-such organization has donated X amount to relief and missionary efforts. I don't feel one bit guilty about my efforts reguarding the "international community" when I see TV shows about islands built in the shapes of a giant palm tree. Heck, I'd give the needy 2 trillion if the money did what it was intended. Roadbuilding, really? Or, is the intention to create some maniac with 15 palaces?
Federal money sent overseas seems to go down a hole to be squanderd on bribes and favors. At least if you spend the money domestically, there is oversight on where the money goes, whos got it, or doesn't get it. I don't see how increasing the funds to crooks and corruption will fix one thing. After all the money has been spent over the last 50yrs, why is anyone still dying of starvation? Is it really because enough wasn't given?