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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
No, I think you misunderstand the point of the article.
It's not that aid has to be a PR exercise, but that a good opportunity to show the "positive" side of US foreign engagement was almost overlooked.
That's all. There's no real criticism inherent in the observation.
Mr Mephisto
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Here's another positive side of US foreign engagement that's been almost overlooked:
According to UNICEF, Saddam's response to sanctions was to permit 5,000 Iraqi children under the age of five to die each month (60,000 per year) so that he could purchase military equipment and palaces.
A very rough calculation leads me to believe that President Bush has saved considerably more children's lives (roughly 90,000 plus) than all the aid that has been given to the Tsunami victims.