It's heartbreaking to see the videos of the destruction left behind on the gulf coast by hurricane Katrina. It will undoubtedly be a long time before things get back to normal down there, if they ever do.
It's nice to see the american corporations stepping up to the plate with food, water, and cash donations to help their fellow citizens, and I have done my part by donating to the Red Cross efforts.
One question I have to ask though.
Where is the international community?
Every disaster in another country is followed by requests and sometimes "demands" for U.S. aid. Then when the Americans "annie up" and give aid we are sometimes criticized for it not being enough.
Where is their help now that we could use it??
Instead of siphoning off our taxdollars "as fast as the dollar wheels on a gas pump turn", step up to the plate. Do your part.
But as usual, I'm sure it will be Americans taking care of Americans.
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