Norman Borlaug arguably the greatest American of the 20th century died late Saturday after 95 richly accomplished years. The very personification of human goodness, Borlaug saved more lives than anyone who has ever lived. He was America's Albert Schweitzer: a brilliant man who forsook privilege and riches in order to help the dispossessed of distant lands. That this great man and benefactor to humanity died little-known in his own country speaks volumes about the superficiality of modern American culture.
Associated PressNorman Borlaug
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Gregg Easterbrook's puts it in perspective: "Borlaug saved more lives than anyone who has ever lived."
He was well appreciated in India. Most national dailies carried generous ed columns on his death.And I do not think that statement is an exaggeration.It's quite hard to imagine how a region whose population just exploded the way it did would've sustained itself if not for his work. We've got a lot to thank him for.
Posted by: Rahul Ganjoo | September 16, 2009 at 05:34 PM