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Originally posted by elevatedone
Okay, so we ( the U.S. ) is preparring to recover from a natural disaster.
Not only from other countries... lets see "our" superstars, actors, recording artists, etc... it's time to step up and get your check book out.
Originally posted by Tinkleflower
Whilst any loss of life is tragic, it's a little unfair to compare Katrina to the tsunami, in terms of loss of life OR socioeconomic/physical devastation.
Keep it perspective, huh?
Originally posted by elevatedone
However, I know that the US can "help itself", thats not the point, the point is, where are the "offers", if not money, why not volunteers?
But the US is the worlds largest and richest superpower, c'mon you don't need any help, do you?
Originally posted by Tinkleflower
Besides which - it's still very early. I'd guess many are waiting to see the damage reports, and perhaps waiting to see if it's even viable to offer help at this point.