Interesting Study About our Global Priorities

"In 1998 A Study Was Done With Respect To Global Spending Priorities -

Global Priorities in U.S. Billions
Basic education for everyone in the world- $6 Billion.
Cosmetics in the United States $8 billion.
Water and sanitation for everyone in the world - $9 billion.
Ice cream in Europe -$11 billion
Reproductive health for all women in the world $12 billion.
Perfumes in Europe and the United States- $12 billion.
Basic health and nutrition for everyone in the world- $13 billion
Pet foods in Europe and the United States - $17 billion.
Business entertainment in Japan - $35 billion.
Cigarettes in Europe - $50 billion.
Alcoholic drinks in Europe - $105 billion.
Narcotics drugs in the world - $400 billion.
Military spending in the world $780 billion. "