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...course, this didn’t bother me in the least. But it might help explain why the first exchange with one of the host “mothers” went something like this...
...kinds. The first time I saw it, I smiled. This was the “screw you, Lega Nord” that I had been waiting for, that I had been wanting to shout out loud since the very beginning of my stay in Rome. Let me explain...
...While I am certain I have only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to understanding this complex socio-political issue, I want to emphasize that I am seeking to explain, not to condone. This xenophobic strain of Italian politics is a danger to the country. Finding a scapegoat in times of economic instability never solves anything, as the past century has made Europe well aware. Furthermore, in difficult times nations should be cooperating, attempting to find a global solution. This is not the time for fruitless and misguided nationalism...
...somber mood descends upon our canopy-watchers, however, the guides explain that Ecuador recognizes this threat and wants to protect its forests. Without nearly the requisite funding, however, it has implored the international community to provide help. Germany has volunteered to lead this charge, but other countries—such as the United States—must join the effort if the jungles of Ecuador are to survive...
Highlight Reel: 1. On cocaine and heroin trafficking: "The $50 billion global cocaine market is undergoing seismic shifts. Purity levels and seizures are down, prices are up, and consumption patterns are in flux. This may explain the gruesome upsurge of violence in countries like Mexico ... While 41 % of the world's cocaine is being seized (mostly in Colombia), only one-fifth (19%) of all opiates are being intercepted ... In 2007, Iran seized 84% of the world's opium and 28% of all heroin...