Pubdate: Fri, 26 May 2006 Source: Salt Lake Tribune (UT) Copyright: 2006 The Salt Lake Tribune Contact: http://www.sltrib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/383 Author: Tom Minnery Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) AIDS DOLLARS MISUSED Kathleen Parker ignored the basics in her May 5 on-line column blasting Dr. James Dobson for his stand against massive taxpayer spending for The Global Fund. The Global Fund controversy is over how billions of dollars will be misused in the fight against global AIDS. The truth is that President Bush has adopted the Ugandan strategy of A (abstinence), B (be faithful) and C (condoms) to lower HIV rates as the U.S. strategy. Look at the research: Between 1990 and 2002, the prevalence rate of HIV in Uganda in major urban areas plummeted from 31 percent to 6.5 percent. The ABC model is the only strategy that has effectively combated AIDS in a general population. Another truth: Once U.S. money leaves our government's hands, taxpayers must expect absolutely no accountability for how their money is spent. The Fund has and will continue to finance the efforts of liberals, such as George Soros, to legalize prostitution, legalize drug use and sponsor Advertisementhuge dancing condoms that "educate" small children. Soros' organizations have already been awarded more than $80 million by the Fund. Enough! Dr. Dobson strongly supports the fight against AIDS, but when American money is being hijacked to fund the destructive agenda of radical liberals to legalize prostitution and drug use, you better believe he'll speak up. Tom Minnery Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, Colo. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman