Yes, there are corrupt leaders,
but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't help those countries with diplomatic governments whose people are suffering because of debt and unfair trade laws.
( Comma, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:08, archived)

Agreed
But we would be giving money to all of them, even the corrupt ones
( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:10, archived)

What would you suggest the alternative is?

(s0WmVHAwZgpG, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:12, archived)

I dunno, err maybe letting a mineral rich continent pay its debt back
Without taking the imperialist attitude that they can only be helped by us and not themselves
( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:16, archived)

re-colinisation

( sprinkles ITS AN ISLAND, morron, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:17, archived)

I'm sorry if I'm being stupid here,
but is there any reason why we can't only give money to countries with stable democratic governments?
( Comma, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:12, archived)

None
Thats not what im saying
( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:13, archived)

no
There would be a systematic plan of structured debt relief requiring the meeting of strict conditions.
( icklepeach *relurks*, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:13, archived)

If you believe that then thats blind ignorance
Tell me now, which particular bit of aid ever given to Africa went in its entirety where it was supposed to and not to line the pockets of officials?
( Mykeyboy A massive, salty filing cabinet, Sat 2 Jul 2005, 11:15, archived)