Gotta give it to her.
Please watch this short video.
And then you might as well check this out and browse a bit.
And then you might as well start thinking about adoption. =)
I'm not a big advocate of the government actually being able to do much for orphans (because what these kids really need is parents to adopt them, not just more band-aids from foreign aid), but I do think that if the government takes more of an interest in advocating for orphans, then that could raise more awareness for the "normal person" to take more of an interest in them.
And I don't see any harm from the government helping orphans--whether its providing education or medical help, etc.
I don't think its THE answer, but its something. It can help.
Think about the stuff that the government makes a big deal about--> whether its good or bad, the media picks it up and people check it out and become more educated on the issue. Who knows, maybe the government will advocate for Americans to adopt more. whoop!
And I'm not going to lie, Angelina Jolie has some major issues, but I do respect how she is using her fame and power to raise so much awareness about vulnerable people around the world.
AND she really is not "just talking" about it. She is DOING it.
Those celebrities that are actually doing it are few and far between.
Yeah, she thinks that the government is a huge part of answer and that's what will save orphans--and that's crap. (what else does she have to hope in??)
But, she obviously also thinks that adopting lots of them is a huge part of the answer too.
p.s. can we make this fun??
POLL:
1. How long do you think Brad and Angelina will last?? (throw out some time frames)
2. do you think they are the most beautiful couple alive? (throw out some yeses or an alternative)
