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Thank you for bringing light to such an important issue. I am disgusted at the callous ignorance of so many Salon readers. I suggest that these readers conduct a thorough review of the historic and contemporary uses of Africa and the "third world" by the West. I expected Salon readers to to understand that poverty and exploitation do not exist in vacuums and am disappointed at the sheer ignorance displayed in these letters.
I am certain that we owe Africa and the rest of the "third world" much more than simple humanitarian aid.
I would also like to encourage all readers to sponsor a child in the "third world". For about $300 a year, you can send a little one to school as well as ensure that he or she has clean water, food and vaccinations. We sponsor a little girl through Childreach/Plan (www.planusa.org) because they respect children's religions and traditions. While this certainly isn't the only sollution to global poverty, it does improve lives and is a move in the right direction.
