Comments on: School doors still closed in Zimbabwe http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:41:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Wally White http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555374 Wally White Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:36:07 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555374 Is Casey saying that America will soon be drinking raw sewage? As I recall most American drinking water comes from river systems - surely no one is going to pump sewage into rivers used for drinking water? Or is he saying that because America has a black President this will happen? if so I suggest he reads a little of Barack Obama's life story and comes to realise that compared to the new President he has the intellect of an ant and retire to his anthill never to come out again. Can Mr Storms' comment be obliterated please? Is Casey saying that America will soon be drinking raw sewage? As I recall most American drinking water comes from river systems – surely no one is going to pump sewage into rivers used for drinking water? Or is he saying that because America has a black President this will happen? if so I suggest he reads a little of Barack Obama’s life story and comes to realise that compared to the new President he has the intellect of an ant and retire to his anthill never to come out again. Can Mr Storms’ comment be obliterated please?

]]> By: casey storms http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555362 casey storms Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:58:57 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555362 It not very idealistic to say because some poorly informed folks base thier opinion in emotion and not fact, but we see that every time we turn power over from a "white racist regime" to a black or non-white system of government, that the zimbabwe thimg thing seems to happen. Kenya, The Congo, Eygpt, Northern and Southern Rhodisia, South Africa, Namibia and now the US, that anarchy and starvation and total instability soon follow. Soon the only drinking water we will have in the US will be raw sewage from the broken sewage treatment plants like Africa. Thanks for helping, Bono! Casey Storms It not very idealistic to say because some poorly informed folks base thier opinion in emotion and not fact, but we see that every time we turn power over from a “white racist regime” to a black or non-white system of government, that the zimbabwe thimg thing seems to happen. Kenya, The Congo, Eygpt, Northern and Southern Rhodisia, South Africa, Namibia and now the US, that anarchy and starvation and total instability soon follow.
Soon the only drinking water we will have in the US will be raw sewage from the broken sewage treatment plants like Africa. Thanks for helping, Bono! Casey Storms

]]> By: Steve B. http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555329 Steve B. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:46:40 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555329 Sandy, Thanks for your reply. You mentioned nothing of dealing with the government. What was stated was: "...Zimbabwe can become a heaven on earth once more if only they would interfere on it’s behalf. To achieve this we need to invest in the country’s future - it’s children and to ensure they receive proper education." You simply stated this achievement rests with investment into children and their proper education. Education is valuable, no doubt. Which is better: Did you know that people (for the most part) will find a way to make their lives better if you remove an overbearing government? Bad governments are hard on their people. Which is better? 1)Funnel money at healthcare and education which will be stifled by a bad government? or 2)Remove the bad government, help the people and watch them grow? Please answer in all intellectual honesty. Thanks. Sandy,

Thanks for your reply. You mentioned nothing of dealing with the government.

What was stated was:

“…Zimbabwe can become a heaven on earth once more if only they would interfere on it’s behalf. To achieve this we need to invest in the country’s future – it’s children and to ensure they receive proper education.”

You simply stated this achievement rests with investment into children and their proper education. Education is valuable, no doubt. Which is better:

Did you know that people (for the most part) will find a way to make their lives better if you remove an overbearing government? Bad governments are hard on their people.

Which is better?

1)Funnel money at healthcare and education which will be stifled by a bad government?

or

2)Remove the bad government, help the people and watch them grow?

Please answer in all intellectual honesty.

Thanks.

]]> By: Sandy G http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555271 Sandy G Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:27:33 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555271 Thanks Steve for your input. I totally agree that the problems begin with the corrupted government. This is why the world needs to get involved - like it did in Romania at the time and in Iraq. Such leaders need to be overthrown and the society of that country helped. This is the only way to start the countries healing. To solidify the positive impact, the country's education needs to be dealt with at the same time, to shorten the healing process. Thanks Steve for your input.
I totally agree that the problems begin with the corrupted government. This is why the world needs to get involved – like it did in Romania at the time and in Iraq. Such leaders need to be overthrown and the society of that country helped. This is the only way to start the countries healing. To solidify the positive impact, the country’s education needs to be dealt with at the same time, to shorten the healing process.

]]> By: Penny Preston http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555222 Penny Preston Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:37:12 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555222 We can educate the children, feed the children, care for the children. If they grow up educated, well fed, and well sheltered but with no character, absolutely nothing will change when those children move into an already corrupt government. Character first! We can educate the children, feed the children, care for the children. If they grow up educated, well fed, and well sheltered but with no character, absolutely nothing will change when those children move into an already corrupt government. Character first!

]]> By: Steve B. http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555174 Steve B. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:07:21 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555174 Sandy, investing in children and their education isn't going to change the future of Zimbabwe. You have to change the government. Since that isn't happening(at least to my knowledge), funnelling money at children will do nothing to change the future of a nation. The education of all results in an educated society true, but it comes to nothing when stifled by a corrupted government. Educating the masses for the future change of a nation who is brutally ruled is but a pipe dream. Sandy, investing in children and their education isn’t going to change the future of Zimbabwe. You have to change the government. Since that isn’t happening(at least to my knowledge), funnelling money at children will do nothing to change the future of a nation. The education of all results in an educated society true, but it comes to nothing when stifled by a corrupted government. Educating the masses for the future change of a nation who is brutally ruled is but a pipe dream.

]]> By: Sandy Goldberg http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555069 Sandy Goldberg Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:32:54 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-555069 As an ex-Rhodesian, who grew up in one of the most beautiful places on earth and had a very good education until we left in early 1980's, it breaks my heart to see howZimbabwe has deteriorated into what it is today. That being said, we need to encourage the powerful and influencial people in the world that Zimbabwe can become a heaven on earth once more if only they would interfere on it's behalf. To achieve this we need to invest in the country's future - it's children and to ensure they receive proper education I thank Bono and all other celebrities involved in improving life in Africa. If it wasn't for people such as Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, in charge of arranging the first concert over 20 years ago, Africa would be in an even worse state than today. I salute you all and pray that the leaders of the world join in to make the world, our small global village a better place in which to live. Love to all, Sandy As an ex-Rhodesian, who grew up in one of the most beautiful places on earth and had a very good education until we left in early 1980’s, it breaks my heart to see howZimbabwe has deteriorated into what it is today. That being said, we need to encourage the powerful and influencial people in the world that Zimbabwe can become a heaven on earth once more if only they would interfere on it’s behalf. To achieve this we need to invest in the country’s future – it’s children and to ensure they receive proper education
I thank Bono and all other celebrities involved in improving life in Africa. If it wasn’t for people such as Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, in charge of arranging the first concert over 20 years ago, Africa would be in an even worse state than today. I salute you all and pray that the leaders of the world join in to make the world, our small global village a better place in which to live.

Love to all,
Sandy

]]> By: Dunn Eggink http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554816 Dunn Eggink Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:48:42 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554816 I appreciate Bono speaking out on behalf of the worlds poor and sick. Don’t forget that the number one question asked Obama was “Will you legalize marijuana?”. Think about the benefits that medical cannabis can have on the millions of suffering Africans. I am very disturbed when I hear that UN Police are using international aid money to persecute cannabis growers in Africa and destroy such an important beneficial crop. Bono has enormous influence on UN leaders, and some of the world’s most powerful people. Please don’t think for a moment that by removing cannabis the UN is in any way helping the poor people of Africa or any other continent. This is a grave injustice, and I'm sure the sick and dying Africans effected by such laws would agree. The cannabis plant can help to provide food, clothing, shelter, safe medicine, and eco-friendly fuel. If the One Campaign really wants to help the poor, we should let them grow hemp, and if we must get involved, help them succeed in taking advantage of the many benefits of the hemp industry. I hope Bono keeps up the good work, and helps to stop the bad work. Thanx. www.nycamp.org I appreciate Bono speaking out on behalf of the worlds poor and sick. Don’t forget that the number one question asked Obama was “Will you legalize marijuana?”. Think about the benefits that medical cannabis can have on the millions of suffering Africans. I am very disturbed when I hear that UN Police are using international aid money to persecute cannabis growers in Africa and destroy such an important beneficial crop. Bono has enormous influence on UN leaders, and some of the world’s most powerful people. Please don’t think for a moment that by removing cannabis the UN is in any way helping the poor people of Africa or any other continent. This is a grave injustice, and I’m sure the sick and dying Africans effected by such laws would agree. The cannabis plant can help to provide food, clothing, shelter, safe medicine, and eco-friendly fuel. If the One Campaign really wants to help the poor, we should let them grow hemp, and if we must get involved, help them succeed in taking advantage of the many benefits of the hemp industry.
I hope Bono keeps up the good work, and helps to stop the bad work.
Thanx. www.nycamp.org

]]> By: Linda Wilson http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554719 Linda Wilson Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:34:20 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554719 My daughter, Dr. Cara Wilson, an Infectious Diseases specialist with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, is on the advisory board of ZATA. (Zimbabwe AIDS Treatment Assistance Project). We appreciate that ONE is concerned with Zimbabwe. For more information about ZATA go towww.zataproject.org. This non-profit organization has as its mission to raise funds to purchase the most effective medical care at the lowest cost for Zimbabwean AIDS patients. The assistance provided by ZATA is coordinated with ongoing HIV treatment research programs at the University of Zimbabwe Medical School Clinical Research Center. Please share this information. My daughter, Dr. Cara Wilson, an Infectious Diseases specialist with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, is on the advisory board of ZATA. (Zimbabwe AIDS Treatment Assistance Project). We appreciate that ONE is concerned with Zimbabwe. For more information about ZATA go towww.zataproject.org. This non-profit organization has as its mission to raise funds to purchase the most effective medical care at the lowest cost for Zimbabwean AIDS patients. The assistance provided by ZATA is coordinated with ongoing HIV treatment research programs at the University of Zimbabwe Medical School Clinical Research Center. Please share this information.

]]> By: Lee Davis http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554582 Lee Davis Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:49:58 +0000 http://www.one.org/blog/2009/01/16/school-doors-still-closed-in-zimbabwe/#comment-554582 World Poverty is a Treat to our National Security. Right now ever bad thing in the world is blamed on the Policies of George W Bush, So our enemies will us this anger to reqruit the poor to attack us. Poverty is an issue that can bring down Governments. With governments need to deal with job losses, more more people will go hungry. We need to work with everyone, to solve this Crises, we cannot afford to have enemies. World Poverty is a Treat to our National Security. Right now ever bad thing in the world is blamed on the Policies of George W Bush, So our enemies will us this anger to reqruit the poor to attack us. Poverty is an issue that can bring down Governments. With governments need to deal with job losses, more more people will go hungry. We need to work with everyone, to solve this Crises, we cannot afford to have enemies.

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