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Africa, Inc.
October 10, 2009

Real aid

We loved the Oct. 10 issue and were intrigued by the articles about Africa ("Africa, Inc."). I (Joel) grew up near Native American reservations and have seen how government "aid" in the form of handouts rarely works. We own a teachers' supply store and a specialty toy store and will look into obtaining hand-crafted products from Africa. What a thrill to think we could help out a business owner in Africa with real aid.
—Joel & Marcie Fenske; Kokomo, Ind.

The media have painted a scary picture of Africa—chaos and power struggles and violence—that discourages one from ever wanting to visit the continent. "Africa, Inc." presents a more positive picture of Africa as a land of potential and promise.
—Jim Craig; Richland Center, Wis.

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