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Something nice to say about Bill Gates

lilithu

lilithu

The Devil's Advocate
When the Microsoft co-founder and his wife launched the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation five years ago this month, skeptics said he might be trying to win some friends — at least some favorable attention — amid his corporation's antitrust struggle with the federal government.

Now, though, a growing chorus of outside admirers says that Gates and his $27-billion foundation are deeply involved in one of the most extensive philanthropic endeavors ever undertaken, one the World Health Organization says has already saved the lives of 670,000 children through vaccinations and will save millions more in coming years.

"This foundation has had an extraordinary impact on global health," said Dr. Seth F. Berkley, president of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative. "It has simply revitalized the entire field."

Berkley pointed to the $750 million the organization had already donated to the global vaccination effort, an amount it pledged Monday to double. The British government singled out the Gates Foundation gift Tuesday in announcing its own $1.8-billion contribution over the next 15 years to the international vaccine drive.
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http://www.latimes.com/news/nationw...es27jan27,0,7872709.story?coll=la-home-nation
 
michel

michel

Administrator Emeritus
Staff member
Quote[Berkley pointed to the $750 million the organization had already donated to the global vaccination effort, an amount it pledged Monday to double. The British government singled out the Gates Foundation gift Tuesday in announcing its own $1.8-billion contribution over the next 15 years to the international vaccine drive.]

Hi lilithu, namaste.

Could'nt agree with you more; I heard that, it surprised me because I don't know much about him - all you ever hear is people being nasty about his Microsoft empire.
As you say, give the man his due......:)
 
L

Lightkeeper

Well-Known Member
I live near Microsoft, it's a beautiful campus and has spread dramatically over the past several years. Our company has sold office supplies to them and started selling to them when Bill Gates was still working out of their garage. His home is not far from where I live. Microsoft definitely helps our economy and creates several jobs. He and his wife are definitely philanthropists. I have not complaints about Bill Gates or his products. He has made life more interesting and easier. I think he will be a well known historical figure.
 
No*s

No*s

Captain Obvious
Lilithu,

Thanks for the thread and the information. He's a guy that I've said mostly negative things about, which means I don't really see him.

Now, for the nice thing: He is a highly intelligent programmer and businessman, and has earned his position.
 
No*s

No*s

Captain Obvious
NetDoc said:
I am still trying to think of SOMETHING. :D
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That's the problem I had when I saw this thread, so I dug up something positive to say. If I can't say something positive about somebody, I really aren't looking at that person as a person, but as a figure :(. I don't like that...and it pointed out to me I tend to see Bill Gates as an extension of M$ (which I DON'T like), but not as his own man with strengths and weaknesses.
 
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