The President and others who recognize the shortcomings of the colonization of peoples by more
powerful foreign
nations would do well to heed the words of Pope Francis — for
whom the President often expresses admiration — about the new form of colonization, holding foreign aid as a hostage when their
nation's views reflect a different understanding of the human person, one held by many Americans as well.
Call them the chains gang: They're the top big box tenants in the
nation and when it comes to where they choose to locate,
whom they will accept as co-tenants and what they will pay, these
powerful players call the shots.