Tell Us Your Views: Discuss Ongoing Iraq War and its Impact on Poverty
20 March 2006
AnaiRhoads.org - The war in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll on the U.S. budget and has exposed the Bush administration's criminal behaviour. Polls are showing a clear discontent with the President's performance, going as far as to openly call him incompetent.
These wars are not just a burden to our budget - they have produced thousands of bodies of innocent men, women, and children, displaced millions, and have caused enormous damage to necessary infrastructures. People are afraid of leaving their homes, for fear of an attack, rape, or finding themselves in the midst of fighting.
Impact of War on Poverty
America has the wealth to eradicate serious hunger in the world, but chose to kill of thousands in its fight for oil instead. Proving itself to be greedy and self-important.
Not many people know that over 1 billion people, (one fifth of the world’s population), barely survives on less than $1.00 per day. Over half of the world’s population lives on less than $2.00 a day.
There are an estimated 852 million people in the world that go without meals on any given day, and 11 million a year children die from hunger.
Over 20 million babies are born below normal weight and size, making them most vulnerable in their infancy. Very few survive, but those that manage to more than often suffer a wide range of impairments that last their entire lives.
In America there is estimated 34 million people that are living below the poverty level.
Speak Up
Be outraged against the Bush administration. Remember that every dollar of the billions of dollars spent for the Iraq war and occupation takes away from the mouths of people who have little or nothing.
Share your views on the war and we will add it up on this page. Please use the form located at http://www.anairhoads.org/publishednews.shtml
21/03 - "It's really hard not to care about this situation. So many have died from the war and from hunger. I am ashamed of all I have." -- Wayne
22/03 - "It's hard to see so many kids going without meals. I work for a soup kitchen in South Dakota and no matter how long I have been there, it still hurts." -- Hoyt
21/03 - "As a Christian, I am saddened by this lack of concern for the poor. Bush isn't a true Christian." -- Heather
21/03 - "Canada is sure lookin' good right 'bout now!" -- Alyssa
21/03 - "When will this man be impeached??" -- Hannah
21/03 - "Must be nice to be leader of the free world and getting $$$ meals made for him 3-4 times a day." -- Dan
21/03 - "World hunger is a serious issue. Why would anyone create a war to create more hunger? This is insane!!" -- Deb
21/03 - "What good is a war if it only destroys everything. I don't see it feeding anyone." -- Buck
21/03 - "I went overseas to visit friends in Italy and was faced with ridicule and harsh jokes. Thanks Bush!" -- Sofia
21/03 - "To the person who said 1 percent, it's actually less than 1 percent." -- Jack
20/03 - "I read somewhere that the U.S. only gives 1% to poor nations, while poorer nations give a lot more. What good is having a large military and so many enemies? Americans wonder why people hate us so much!" -- MK
20/03 - "I can't believe the war has lasted this long. How are we going to back out now? It's all fucked up now." -- John
20/03 - "It's probably a lot worse for the women in Iraq now. They used to fear Saddam's attention, but now they fear an entire military's." -- Jessica C.
20/03 - "I miss Clinton. I really do. When he lied no one died." -- Francis
20/03 - "The war on terrorism is an endless one! The many enemies we have now!" -- Isa
20/03 - "That monkey has created nothing but hatred. I can't say I'm not scared now." -- Tya
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