Help from other countries?

[Duds]

Gee, i bet the money is just pouring in from foreign countries to help out with the New Orleans disaster....makes me sick to think about all the aid we give to other countries and come to their rescue in times of need, yet when something happens to us, we're expected to handle it ourselves. Pathetic, just pathetic.

[GMichael]

Gee, i bet the money is just pouring in from foreign countries to help out with the New Orleans disaster....makes me sick to think about all the aid we give to other countries and come to their rescue in times of need, yet when something happens to us, we're expected to handle it ourselves. Pathetic, just pathetic.

My favorite part is when we send aid we are told that it's not enough and we should be ashamed of ourselves for sending so little.

[GMichael]

Here is a copy of just one of the emails I received today from people working with me.


While watching the news about Katrina on Tuesday morning my six year old son

was watching with me, and of course asking the usual questions. I did not think

anything of this until I got home that evening from work, sitting on the table

was a soda bottle filled with money. I asked my son what the money was

for and he told me that it was for the “kids”. I asked him what kids, he simply

told me “the kids that lost everything from the bad storm”.



After talking with him and explaining what exactly these people faced,

he ran up the stairs and grabbed his bank and said he wanted to give all

of his money. So for the past couple of days he has been collecting money

all around our neighborhood and around the house. He even took a toy

sword and swept under the dryer for money.



With seeing how important this task was to him I called the Red Cross

and within a few days he will receive a contract stating that he his collecting

on behalf of the Children affected by Katrina.



So with this, we will be placing a container on Craig’s desk and asking

all of you for any donation you wish to give.

[Duds]

Countries love us when they are in need, and hate us when they arent

My favorite part is when we send aid we are told that it's not enough and we should be ashamed of ourselves for sending so little.

[piece-it pete]

I personally blame Canada and the city of Nice, France.



I know the Canadians are mobilizing their disaster forces as we speak. I personally know a few who have already donated cash.

I do understand what you're saying, though. There are undoubtably some who are pleased with our trouble. To them I say, "Hah. We can take care of ourselves". Translation: Screw you!

[GMichael]

I personally blame Canada and the city of Nice, France.



I know the Canadians are mobilizing their disaster forces as we speak. I personally know a few who have already donated cash.

I do understand what you're saying, though. There are undoubtably some who are pleased with our trouble. To them I say, "Hah. We can take care of ourselves". Translation: Screw you!

I think we'll see help from Canada as well as the UK. Thank G.d for them. How many others will step to the plate? And the amount doesn't matter as much as that they try to help somehow.

[Woochifer]

Sheesh, with everything that's happened and the ongoing disaster unfolding in New Orleans, THIS is what's on your mind?

FYI, I just saw the White House daily briefing and Scott McClellan said that the U.S. is not asking for any assistance, but "several countries" have already offered aid.

[Duds]

I'm definitely concerned whats going on down there, seems like we could use some help for a change.

Sheesh, with everything that's happened and the ongoing disaster unfolding in New Orleans, THIS is what's on your mind?

FYI, I just saw the White House daily briefing and Scott McClellan said that the U.S. is not asking for any assistance, but "several countries" have already offered aid.

[GMichael]

Sheesh, with everything that's happened and the ongoing disaster unfolding in New Orleans, THIS is what's on your mind?

FYI, I just saw the White House daily briefing and Scott McClellan said that the U.S. is not asking for any assistance, but "several countries" have already offered aid.

I feel so ashamed.

[kexodusc]

Guys, if we give to another country, it should be for all the right reasons, and because they truly need it and can't do it themselves. I don't think anyone's expected Thailand to open a disaster relief fund.
As for them seeming ungrateful, well, my father has nothing but stories of praise as to how he's treated as a US soldier overseas, and most other soldiers I've spoken with who've done humanitarian work agree. The people appreciate it. But desparation drives people to begging. I think the people you do hear complain are in the unfortunate position of having to keep asking. Think about it for a second. Do you really think some of these countries are going to say, "no, that's enough, we're good now"?
Sure we've got problems at home, but we're in the best position to fix them ourselves.

[Pyrrho]

Gee, i bet the money is just pouring in from foreign countries to help out with the New Orleans disaster....makes me sick to think about all the aid we give to other countries and come to their rescue in times of need, yet when something happens to us, we're expected to handle it ourselves. Pathetic, just pathetic.

You are upset that poor countries are not sending money to the richest country in the world? Do you expect the people who lost everything in the tsunami to send us something?

If a tree fell on Bill Gates' car, would you send him some money to help him out? If a tree fell on your car and Bill Gates sent you some money, that would be nice, but the other way around would be ridiculous.

(Many countries that are able, by the way, have offered aid. Why don't you do a bit of research on this on some of the better online news sites?)

[Duds]

We help poor countries, rich countries, and everyoen in between, yet we shouldnt ask for any help? please. If other have offered aid, thats great. That has not been mentioned in the news that I have watched.

You are upset that poor countries are not sending money to the richest country in the world? Do you expect the people who lost everything in the tsunami to send us something?

If a tree fell on Bill Gates' car, would you send him some money to help him out? If a tree fell on your car and Bill Gates sent you some money, that would be nice, but the other way around would be ridiculous.

(Many countries that are able, by the way, have offered aid. Why don't you do a bit of research on this on some of the better online news sites?)

[paul_pci]

How much do you think Bangladesh should send us? What a moron.

[Duds]

I don't appreciate the name calling

How much do you think Bangladesh should send us? What a moron.

[paul_pci]

I don't appreciate the name calling

"Moron" is not a name; it's a description.

[piece-it pete]

How much do you think Bangladesh should send us? What a moron.

At LEAST $5.00. Get it right!

Pete