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Amy_Lee_Fanatic	Jan 9 2005, 03:11 AM
Posts: 4 Group: Members Member #39 Joined: January 1, 2005	This is a tragedy, on a scale of which we have never seen before. I don't want to start anything, but I do want to just bring a couple of things up.. Quote: Plus did anyone show us any support for 9/11, the actual airplane attack not the war thing, no atleast not to my knowlege maybe the uk but they normally do so they can be-friend every person in the world lol. now of course the red cross did and that's global, but they help everyone they're like the swiss, lol. but seriously did anyone help us?? no. Firstly there is NO way this can be compared to September 11, that was an attack co-ordinated by humans against Americans and the Western Civilisation, but the Earthquakes/Tsunamis were forces of nature that could not be stopped. As for donations, people from all around the word did donate money and it wasn't just the UK... but really again how can you compare America to some of those South Asian countries. They are nowhere near as well off as countries such as America and Australia, etc. Which is why so much money is needed to help these people rebuild their lives Quote: would we get this much support if a Tsunami hit us? probally not. maybe a little here or there. but really NO! the only real reason we gave money was so that you people would not get mad at us. Atleast tha'ts how i feel. You're right, you wouldn't get as much support in the way of money and aid, because America is one of, if not the richest county in the world. The countries affected by this tsunami are fairly poor, over populated, and their buildings and structures are nowhere near as advanced as that of some countries, which is why there was complete devastation in a lot of areas. However if that's how you feel, I won't hold that against you. I personally feel it's case of giving as much as you believe you can give, but if you're giving something, that's more than nothing right? One thing this tragedy has shown me, is how generous and giving people can be. Not only with the wallets, but their time and effort, in particular all those soldiers, doctors and volunteers over there helping out. People are starting to get petty in regard to who should be donating what, and that is not what's important. Just try to think about the people greatly affected by this tragedy, keep them in your thoughts and your hearts, as they will need it. Peace.


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