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I've got good news and bad news. Good news: Greg Mortenson did indeed improve conditions in Afghanistan. Bad news: This wildly-popular man and his claims are at least exaggerated... and some go as far as saying that Mortenson's ministry is a fraud. Ouch!

Wow...When did this happen?
====Every once in a while in life, you'll rally around something that you later become disappointed with. It's a terrible thing when you're disenchanted with life, but it is especially disheartening when you've been duped in the name of charity. This everyday hero destroyed his reputation and the trust of thousands of people in multiple nations.====

Read __**Three Cups of Tea: Young Reader's Edition**__ by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin. Then, check out the rest of the story by researching Mortenson's cause and Pennies for Peace. Check out the YouTube videos posted by 60 Minutes.

Discuss your hearts out! How could this happen? When do people stray away from their intentions...or do you think Mortenson had bad intentions from the start? Defend your opinions on the discussion board!