I believe that in evaluating the performance of the Peace Corps, the best source of information is the host countries. They are in the best position to judge whether or not the Peace Corps has done its job. I've never heard of a Peace Corps program that might be described as wasteful, and if there are any I'd bet they are very rare. Most Peace Corps operations are accomplished on a shoestring budget. An "open checkbook" is something the military and intelligence services enjoy, not the Peace Corps.

By Tom Cobb on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 10:59 am: Edit Post

As usual, Norm Coleman manages to promote himself. As a resident of Minnesota, and seeing him in action, Norm Coleman is really all about Norm Coleman. The actual experience of alturism seems to have eluded him.

I am somewhat suspect of his desire to promote "American values." I cannot help wonder if his "American values" has something to do with capitolism. I knew Paul and Sheilla Wellstone before their tragic deaths that put Norm Coleman in office. One can be sure, Norm Coleman is no Wellstone.

By Tom Cobb on Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 11:04 am: Edit Post

As usual, Norm Coleman manages to promote himself. As a resident of Minnesota, and seeing him in action, it is apparent that Norm Coleman is really all about Norm Coleman. The actual experience of alturism seems to have eluded him.

I am somewhat suspect of his desire to promote "American values." I cannot help wonder if his "American values" has something to do with capitalism. I knew Paul and Sheilla Wellstone before their tragic deaths that put Norm Coleman in office. They were kind, thoughtful, and were as alturistic as a politician could be. One can be sure, Norm Coleman is no Wellstone. As an organization, the Peace Corps. needs to keep an eye on Mr. Coleman.