''But to make concessions to terrorism or to bow to terrorism undermines democracy'' - President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia, quoted as he oversaw a massive counterattack against leftist rebels who had murdered 25 soldiers guarding a village.
After spending last night waiting to hear about my British colleagues, I learned a short while ago that 2 of them were badly injured. I am now angry as all hell. I think ArmyWifeToddlerMom has the right idea by posting each week what she has done to help fight terrorism. What I did yesterday was contact a few British Bloggers, friends and coworkers to lend my support. I also contacted a few bloggers and friends in Madrid, knowing they too would be reliving memories of their own bombing as they watched the tragedy unfold in London.
Today I will continue to focus on work and help prepare my boss for some high level economic meetings she will have in DC shortly after G8 talks end. Some of the material has to do with global debt and loans, etc., which brings me to my own personal opinion about debt forgiveness of some developing nations, which is currently being discussed at the g8 summit.
My view is that we should not forgive debt of countries whose leaders are corrupt embezzlers and thieves. Government officials who are lining their pockets through the sale of their country's resources and appropriating portions of aid and loans, rather than using that money to help develop sustainable economic growth and improvements in medical care for their people.
Posted by Michele at July 8, 2005 06:43 AM | TrackBackHear Hear! The problem is not so much the debt as the leadership...
I am so sorry to hear of the two injuries, and I will keep them in my thoughts. So far, all my friends are safe and am tracking down associates and acquaintances to check on them. Know that you will be in my thoughts too.
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at July 8, 2005 09:06 AMHEY!! It is AirForceFamily that lists the things I did this week to fight terrorism. I should do this as well. AirForceFamily is on my blogroll. I do participate in it, but I agree it is a great idea.
Posted by: ArmyWifeToddlerMom at July 8, 2005 10:53 AMThere won't be a change until there is regime change. and that doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon.
I am so sorry to hear about your colleagues. We are also thinking of you in particular at this time.
Posted by: Sally at July 8, 2005 02:16 PMDang it Sally! We're supposed to be fussing over you! :-)
Posted by: Harvey at July 8, 2005 08:07 PMOnly freedom will cure what ails improvished nations.
Poverty - in essence - is not a financial matter. It is a social matter. An imprisoned person cannot escape poverty until they are free to chose. Without freedom, money has no value. Freedom cannot be purchased with money. It must be paid for with risk, sweat, work, and sometimes blood.
I hope that we do not have to buy the freedom of these people with the blood of our sons and daughters, but I fear we will. Personally, I believe that as a free people, we have an obligation to help the oppressed understand freedom and help them achieve and maintain their own. Just as nations like England and Australia help the US to keep themselves free, we should help free other peoples.
That's what I think.
Posted by: _Jon at July 10, 2005 01:36 AM