That example misconstrues what foreign aid is actually about. It's not about propping up poor economies: it's a diplomatic tool. You may have perfectly legiti

That example misconstrues what foreign aid is actually about. It's not about propping up poor economies: it's a diplomatic tool. You may have perfectly legitimate reasons to support your Ferrari buying cousin, if you thought he was going to buy a house (or on the scale of an economy, build a factory in return).