Beyond Help? (Not Another James Ison Thread)

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3906607.stm

As funny as this is, does it not make you wonder whether countries where something like this can happen are actually beyond all help?

I mean, what is the point in promoting democracy, talking about AIDS prevention, developing nations spending billions sending food... when people think they're going to die if they answer the telephone?

I know people will say "oh, but we have to give money to provide education for these people". Do we? We have been giving aid for years, and yet still something of such unutterable stupidity manages to happen.

You can't help but think that the words 'enemy' and 'own worst' come into play.

Anyway, good for a laugh.
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Jamez
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"the current scare story is reminiscent of a rumour that spread a few years ago that a handshake could cause sexual organs to disappear"

ROFL! HAHAHAHA! :lol:

I've heard of sexual partners disappearing, but not actual sexual organs! :lol:
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