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As usual, the only approach to world problems that George Bush has is the use of the military. While the U.S. Marines may be able to overthrow the Somalia warlords, they are not the only problem. All of East Africa is suffering from a population explosion. This is true of Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, as well as Somalia.

The average woman in Somalia bears 6.6 children. It has been suggested that with every box of food given to a family, a box of condoms should also be distributed. Africa is moving beyond its natural carrying capacity.

Ronald Reagan and George Bush did not help matters when they cut funding for world population programs during their terms of office. Bullets are never a final answer to disease and gross poverty.