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TN Horseman Wrote: Nov 15, 2012 5:02 PM

Hand dug wells are shallow and thus easily contaminated. What is needed in Kenya are deep wells that require heavy drilling equipment which is scarce and expensive. (Kenya has a 100% tariff on just about everything imported and often won't wave it even for NGO's) This scarcity places wells beyond the reach of people who only make $40-60 per month. I've been to Kenya and seen the corruption and exploitation.

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Chris2584 Wrote: Nov 15, 2012 6:59 PM

Hard to help a people who won't even help themselves.

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Don't Cry For Bono & (Really) Rich Phonies

I have spoke with the tongue of angels
I have held the hand of a devil
It was warm in the night
I was cold as a stone
Bono

In addition to unions, other soak-the-rich because they're evil types, and corporations-aren't-people so we can destroy them without hurting anyone, President Obama hooked up with Bono of U2 fame. I love the music but hate the hypocrisy. U2 moved its businesses from Ireland years ago to avoid paying taxes. Moreover, the ONE Foundation created by Bono is nothing more than another pity Africa and make us feel better organization that rich socialists cobble together to assuage their...

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