Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Twisted Priorities

1998

 

Global Priority
$U.S. Billions

 

Cosmetics in the United States 8
Ice cream in Europe 11
Perfumes in Europe and the United States 12
Pet foods in Europe and the United States 17
Business entertainment in Japan 35
Cigarettes in Europe 50
Alcoholic drinks in Europe 105
Narcotics drugs in the world 400
Military spending in the world 780

 

Global Priority
$U.S. Billions


Basic education for all 6
Water and sanitation for all 9
Reproductive health for all women
12
Basic health and nutrition 13

 

Painful to think about, isn’t it?

I think, when we finally settle down, I might get into politics. I don’t know for sure, but I feel pretty passionate about this right now.

 

Shah, Anup. “Poverty Facts and Stats.” Global Issues, Updated: 28 Mar. 2010. Accessed: 20 Apr. 2010. <http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats>

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