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Third World Debt Relief

April 26, 2000 | Issue 36•15

An estimated 10,000 people descended upon World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington last week, demanding debt relief for impoverished Third World nations. What do you think?

Young Man

Reggie Bey,
Truck Driver
"No fucking way we should let them off the hook–I want back those 80 bucks I lent Honduras."

Asian Man

Lee Doane,
Civil Engineer
"Damn. I wish I had known about this debt-relief argument when Ferndale State Bank repossessed my Ski-Doo."

Young Woman

Jennifer Sims,
Student
"I'm doing my part to relieve Third World debt: I always order the Botswana Breakfast Blend at Starbucks."

Old Woman

June Ritchie,
Florist
"I can't believe these Third World nations think they can just rack up all these international debts and never be expected to pay them back. The U.S. could never get away with something like that."

Black Man

Fred Singletary,
Systems Analyst
"I agree with the EMF protesters. The musical atrocities committed by this early-'90s British dance-rock quintet are truly unbelievable."

Old Man

Jim Palmer,
Baseball Great
"With World Bank rates at an all-time high, it makes more sense than ever for Africa to consolidate its debt with a treasury certificate from 1-800-LOAN-YES. Hi, I'm Hall Of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer."

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