[American Quilter]

I think President Bush is genuinely acting from kindness and pity for the appalling suffering in Africa. However, I agree that it is unconstitutional for our tax dollars to be used for this purpose. This should be left to private charities.

I also agree that though it might help a few individuals (very small return for the billions spent), the only real solution to Africa's problems is the overthrow of its tyrants, followed by the establishment of the rule of law and the protection of private property.

I'm sorry to see the President's continuing belief in big government action.

[inquest]

I think President Bush is genuinely acting from kindness and pity for the appalling suffering in Africa.

If that's true, then he really is as clueless as he's been accused of being. Otherwise, if you and I both know that this sort of thing only perpetuates the problem rather than alleviates it, then he and his advisers certainly know as well.