Randall R Schulz wrote:
On Thursday 22 September 2005 06:40, Alex Daniloff wrote:
Don't forget that Africa is the most prominent beggar in the world. Developed countries are sending billions of $$$ and humanitarian aid to your region. I'm partially subsidizing your live-hood with my taxes, although my solution would be simple - to let you sink of float on you own. If you're worthy of something you'll survive. If not, then God bless Darwin's theory. Try to correct this mistake of your fate by moving to the 1st world countries. Then shipping for you is going to be free also :)
To quote a bumper sticker I see on a car frequently parked in my neighborhood:
"Too bad ignorance isn't painful."
To "ignorance" I'd add "stupidity," "hatefulness" and "greed."
Ignorance on whose part? I'd agree that Africa is a prominent beggar. If only Alex realized that Africa is not one country. It would be like saying all Americans are a$$holes and idiots because of the actions of one American. I'm not responding to his post because this is going to turn out in another political battle. Maybe Alex should familiarize him/herself with African culture, tradition and religion and then use that to make suggestions to his government on how they would actually be making an impact with the billions of $$$ and humanitarian aid they are sending. While he/she is at it, have a look at the technology developed in Africa used by the American Military amongst others. I'll start with radar and heads up display. I was merely stating that Africa was forgotten when Novell decided to throw in free shipping on preordered SuSE 10. Interesting seeing that Novell has a very prominent base in South Africa and they are pushing SuSE very hard here against a very powerful MS. As for moving to a first world country, I tried it but there is something about South Africa which most people who haven't lived here will never understand. Something which you do not find in any other country in the world. Albert -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.4/109 - Release Date: 2005/09/21