[normalaccess]

It's always a shame when people get used to free things because they lose the ability to provide for themselves.

I say we stop so other countries can spin up their own programs and pay for it. I have zero interest in using TAX dollars to fund medical programs outside the US.

[normalaccess]

For people down-voting, it's no different than being told "Don't feed the bears" and Yellowstone Park. It's worse off for the animals because they become dependent.

Link to Eric Olszewski's blog on the topic: https://medium.com/@eolszewski/dont-feed-the-humans-they-wil...

[bryanlarsen]

Stopping HIV & drug-resistant TB outside of the US borders directly benefits Americans.

[wakawaka28]

That is indirect at best.

[BobaFloutist]

It's always a shame when people make major commitments and then flake on them at the last minute.

[HeyLaughingBoy]

I assume, perhaps incorrectly, that you realize that diseases don't honor national borders?