I recently read the108’s post on “How to save the world,” and it references recent studies, books and papers comparing the actual cost of the Iraq War (claimed to be $2 tillion) and how much it would cost to complete specific projects that, although sounding impossible in nature, might have an actual price tag and could be achieved if only the money were spent on it. I saw the same article by the Kielburgers first published by the Toronto Star, and although neither article had references I could check, I’ll proceed with the assumption that the numbers are accurate. Besides, the discussion isn’t about the accuracy of the numbers, it’s about the appropriation of funds.
The projects and price tags mentioned include:
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Eliminating extreme poverty around the world ($135b)
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Achieving universal literacy ($5b/yr)
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Immunize every child, everywhere ($1b/yr)
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Fighting AIDS epidemic ($15b/yr)
As I composed my comment on the blog, after a while I realized it was just.. too.. long.. for.. a comment. So I put it here instead.
Read the108’s article first. Then come back here. I’ll wait.
(time passes)
Ok, welcome back. I’ve put my thoughts in the extended entry, below
