Speaking of that McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich
August 17th, 2007 at 9:53 am | posted by Virginia SimmonsWe cross-posted Tom’s last post on the Huffington Post yesterday. Below, he replies to some of the comments he received.
I appreciate the concerns raised about the budget impacts of conquering extreme poverty and global disease. But this relatively small investment can bring amazing returns. Take a look at malaria. Malaria is entirely preventable. A report out of Kenya just yesterday showed that, over the past five years, child deaths from malaria were cut by more than 40 percent. The Kenyans didn’t do anything drastic. They simply were able to buy mosquito netting to stop kids from being bitten. Those nets cost about $5 each. The price of a combo meal at McDonald’s is a pretty small price to save a life.
We have a tradition as Americans of leading the way to solve global problems. This next election is an opportunity to make sure that our next president is committed to this effort. Not only is this the right thing to do, it will make for a more stable world. Do that, and we have a more secure America at home.
August 17th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
Thank you, Tom Gavin and ONE, for speaking up for the needs of the world’s poorest people and of our responsibility to help them.
Thank you for the ONE poll which provides us (as ONE volunteers) with ESSENTIAL info that we can use with our Congresspeople to demonstrate the growing levels of support for our platform to end extreme poverty in the world.
And THANK YOU, ONE for not giving up or not giving in.
The futures of millions of people in Africa rest on our success. We MUST always continue our efforts for them.
Take very good care, everyONE. Blessings are always around.~
ALWAYS FOREVER, ONE - debbie