Mar 16, 2009: Operation Smile, Jordan

[monster]

Originally Posted by spudcon

Those doctors and volunteers must have a lot of money to do what they're doing. We should raise taxes on rich people like them!

WHAT? Aren't the Doctors volunteers too? Why must they have a lot of money? And why should they do it quietly? the more people who know about it, the more money will be donated, the more kids will be helped....

I think it's a great program, particularly as it focuses on a problem that is often not literally life-threatening, but pretty much ensures the kids will have no chance to escape their poverty unless the freak-show is hiring. And it trains local physicians to take over when they leave. Excellent.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Yes, everyone is volunteering their time and expertise. No one is being compensated for time off from work. I don't know where in hell Classic got that from. The equipment and air travel is provided by Operation Smile.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by classicman

Although your friend may be compensated for their expenses, many people who do this are not.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I don't know where in hell Classic got that from.

Read my post Bruce - I was talking from my personal experience and I clearly stated that I was NOT talking about your friend. I was talking about other health care professionals.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Well I was talking about Operation Smile.