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Micro loans work to give the working poor a chance to start their own business. Often, the poor, both here and around the world, have never been to a bank. They have never had the money to start an account. They have no assets to leverage. They are, without you, without hope.
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The percentage of repayed loans in 97% - i.e. its a good bet you will get your money back. With this return, you can either re-invest in another person, or reclaim your original loan.

It's easy, and it's a great way to give people a hand up. You will help someone who wants to help themselves, but, due to circumstances, cannot. That's where you can make a whole world of difference.

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Tazers and BC Polish men Don't mix

I don't often rant here, but this event in BC has me upset. I listened to CBC today, and the RCMP kept saying that "it’s better to use a tazer than a service firearm." Granted, it is better to not use a firearm - but are they trying to say that they would have simply walked up to this Polish fellow, and shot him??? That’s what they did with the tazer - good thing they didn't draw their guns...I guess.

In reality, isn't it better to get rid of these tazers? They are too easy to use, and take the place of good old-fashioned tackles - or reasoning! (?)