US Funds Israeli Bombs, Not African AIDS Orphans
While nations like Mozambique and Zimbabwe reel from vanishing HIV/AIDS aid—leading to clinic closures, rising deaths, and undiagnosed patients—the US just approved another $14 billion in military aid to Israel. This latest tranche, passed overwhelmingly, included enthusiastic 'yes' votes from representatives like Brian Mast (R-FL) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY), who received $105,000 and $104,000
respectively from AIPAC in 2022-2024 according to OpenSecrets.org. So, while 3.3 million new HIV infections loom, largely impacting sub-Saharan Africa, Congress prioritizes the endless 'security needs' of a state with advanced weaponry. One might wonder if the children dying from compromised immune systems count as 'national security concerns' when they don't have well-funded lobbying groups in
Washington.