Probably.
Is the foundation evil?
Probably not.
I sincerely believe that Bill and Mel do what they think is best. As far as I know neither of them has experienced HAART, a positive test result and long may they live without ever having to!
The title link was sent to me in a comment to a previous post. Obviously its author did not read the blog or understand my position since he accuses me of backing pharmaceutical companies, promoting a cure and a vaccine and tells me that my foundation belongs to Bill and Melinda. For those reasons I did not allow the comment to be published but do take all suggestions into careful consideration.
The link relates to a LA Times article published in January 2007 which shows the Foundation in a very bad light.
The Times found that the Gates Foundation has holdings in many companies that have failed tests of social responsibility because of environmental lapses, employment discrimination, disregard for worker rights, or unethical practices.
More worryingly, the article explains that the foundation has major holdings in companies which directly counter countered the foundation's charitable goals, e.g.
Pharmaceutical companies that price drugs beyond the reach of AIDS patients the foundation is trying to treat.
Do we believe Bill and Mel are doing this on purpose to make even more money for themselves? Is this an unavoidable countereffect encountered by most philanthropical enterprises? I believe they are doing their best to help but what do you think?
Vote now.
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