Google Ideas is a think/do tank that explores how technology can enable people to confront threats in the face of conflict, instability or repression.
Their list of projects makes much more sense in that light.
In a sense you can understand the perspectives of some western governments, because they think that we are better off than under-developed nations. And as long as they think that I believe two things will continue to happen. The hegemony will prevail, and its denizes will remain apathetic to its off shore actions.
Speak for yourself. Most people would be out of their homes pronto is they didn't work 6-7 day weeks -- and tons of them already are on the streets or trailers...