Ok, sorry for jumping the gun. Others on this forum would with out a doubt.
This whole idea of international trade and "universal" appraoch to life worldwide is more than concerning. Reminds me of the Tower of Babel where the nations leaders now think they can build a one world system of distribution, and or not distributing as they see fit.
God seperated the people for a reason.... "distinctions" of cultures is a good thing. Trying to have every nation "westernized" in all ways is playing with dynamite.
Not only are the diseases crossing borders, but religious practices, all being incorporated into the communities as "partners" one to the other. It's a dangerous thing to attempt to undo what God established...and there will surely be the price to pay as this "thing" gains more and more momentum on the International stage and here at home.
As for blog pimps...I really have no problem with them...as long as the articles are interesting....and I think we need them, for some news we need to know will only get to us thru them.