october 2004

Hey! Have a Laugh!Global Priorities 5 Years ago!


Basic education for everyone in the world.....6 $U.S. Billions
Cosmetics in the United States......8$U.S. Billions
Water and sanitation for everyone in the world.......9 $U.S. Billions
.Ice cream in Europe......11 $U.S. Billions
Reproductive health for all women in the world....12 $U.S. Billions
Perfumes in Europe and the United States.....12 $U.S. Billions
Basic health and nutrition for everyone in the world.....13 $U.S. Billions
Pet foods in Europe and the United States.....17 $U.S. Billions
Business entertainment in Japan.....35 $U.S. Billions
Cigarettes in Europe....50 $U.S. Billions
Alcoholic drinks in Europe.....105 $U.S. Billions
Narcotics drugs in the world.....400 $U.S. Billions
Military spending in the world.....780 $U.S. Billions

Global priorities in spending in 1998.Source: Consumerism, Volunteer Now!

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