Bill Gates and Polio

I am not a Microsoft guy and Bill Gates can sometimes be irritating in his public pronouncements, but let's give credit where credit is due. The world is on the verge of eradicating polio and Gates and his wife Melinda have pumped more than $1 billion of their own money into the effort. In 1988 over 350,000 children were paralyzed or died worldwide from the disease; last year it was down to 620. The medical people think that complete eradication of the dread disease is not far off. That is a testament to be proud of and an excellent example of the right use of wealth. Well done Mr. and Mrs. Gates!

www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2012/01/12/bill-gates-and-polio-victory-not-conspiracy/  

(Tip o' the hat to Clover Stein)