RE: just called you

Awake?

Re Afghanistan, does foreign corrupt practice act apply to foundation work?

Sure-call me!

I do not know - but I know that Bill hates this and usually does not want it

itis an intersting etihical question , if it takes money to encourage the tribal leader to act to allow vacainations. also knowing that the money might be either used for his personal gain or worse ,to buy weapons. what is the right thing. ( it sounds like a law school test).

I rarely find ethical question interesting. I find them as a horrible waste of time and resources.

I do like old good Niccolo (Machiavelli)

It all varies on circumstances — and weighting out pro and cons for every specific case. To me if a leader is using some of money for his personal gain — but this allows job done — is super OK. Even at the worst — weapons — depends what kind of weapons and what could be repercussions.

Bill is much more reluctant/negative re this.

B