Work in the August heat, worn out by thirst and dysentery.

That you may know the power of the Lord, for seven days, Egypt will thirst.

Yet, even in Palestine, the key water issue is not thirst, but arrested economic development.

If the democratic process does not soon succeed in quenching the thirst for justice and equity among the disinherited populations of our world, it is to be feared that uncontrollable situations may arise and curb democracy.

Typically, this means a country creating and controlling production facilities no matter what the cost. Thus, Arab countries grow water hungry grain in the desert, and China acquires part ownership of oil companies in Sudan.