War chaos kills milllions of Congo's young

[Opusnone]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/sfl-acongo30jul30,0,7427704.story?coll=sfla-news-nationworld

From article by NY Times writer Lydia Polgreen:

"In all, nearly 4 million people have died as a result of the conflict since 1998, almost half of them children under the age of 5, according to the International Rescue Committee."

[babylonsister]

1. That puts this morning's events into glaring perspective.

What might history tell if more attention had been paid to the plight of the people of the Congo?:cry:

[Opusnone]

2. It's a post 9-11 world

blah, blah blah...

[malaise]

3. But, but, but

Diamonds are forever. Follow the diamonds and those who control the diamond business.

Sp.

[Opusnone]

4. Diamonds AND Gold

Those two things along with water, arms and oil can get you far in the world.

[acmejack]

5. Pat Robertson & the Holy gemstones

Blessed are the diamonds.

[malaise]

6. Yes indeed

he must be really upset that the Zionists want a piece of that cake.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

7. What happens in Sub-Saharan Africa is usually ignored.

Much to the shame of the "developed world".

[mom cat]

8. Amen.

White people don't seem to get all that concerned about the deaths of anyone with darker skin. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.