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mrs.zane
mrs.zane
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Jul-2-2005 15:56

WE all can make a difference in world politics by supporting the Live 8 concerts. They are trying to get the big 8 countries to forgive Africa's debt. A child in Africa every 3 SECONDS. Please go to www.one.org and sign the petition. It won't cost you any money but you are needed to move the world towards cureing aids and helping the people of Africa. Please just sign your name and let our governments know we care!!

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jstkdn
jstkdn
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Jul-3-2005 01:59

I signed. I do hope next to cancelling the debts, they enforce correct non-corrupt governments. We won't see the end of poverty if countries are managed by the evil, no matter how much aid or debts we forgive.

mrs.zane
mrs.zane
Well-Connected

Jul-3-2005 05:30

Thanks, jstkdn, and you are so right.

Llolly
Llolly
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Jul-3-2005 05:58

The British website is www.makepovertyhistory.org

mrs.zane
mrs.zane
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Jul-3-2005 12:47

Thanks Llolly.

Madame Giry
Madame Giry

Jul-4-2005 14:08

I just signed.

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jul-4-2005 20:04

Thanks for letting me know Sis!

marylou
marylou

Jul-6-2005 10:32

I would also ask anyone who cares about this issue to buy fairly traded goods. There is a company called Traidcraft in the UK and I am sure others elsewhere who sell coffee, chocolate, tea, fruit, cereal, handmade goods, etc from third world countries at a fair price and all the profit goes to the people who make or pick the goods. This is a really good way to help and I feel lots better knowing the person responsible for me enjoying the coffee or whatever is paid at a rate that means they can look after their families rather than slave wages. Wiping off the debt will only help for so long before another one builds. Like Jstkdn says, we need to do something about the corrupt leaders and we also need to give Africa and all the other third world countries the chance to trade on fair terms. Otherwise in twenty or so years time, we will all be signing the petitions again.

mrs.zane
mrs.zane
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Jul-7-2005 06:39

Thanks Marylou for the info. I shall try to do my best to shop at one of these sites. Thanks Madame and DaRu!

sunny
sunny
Lady of Shadows

Jul-7-2005 09:06

the sleuth community makes me proud!

"X"

Jul-8-2005 06:36

hi 2 all of u!

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