Dollars are not the only things that can be sent around the world in a matter of days. Diseases, such as swine flu also can, with the kinds of results we are currently witnessing.
It was interesting to hear a conversation on the radio this morning about why Mexico is bearing the brunt of this disease. The conclusion was that Mexico lacks significant supplies of the anti-viral drugs which would be required to stop the disease in its tracks. It would be true to say that there is only so much quantity anywhere in the world. But it might also be true to say that the economic condition of Mexico prevents it from discharging the first and foremost duty of any government: to protect its people.
When all from Cancun to Canada to China are threatened by such a virus, medical protectionism will not do.
Once again the global wealth distribution see-saw is firmly in the spotlight.
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