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as an american, I can honestly say I don't support the current administration or it's policies, so let's not get into an argument about that.
Whenever I hear about a natural disaster, in any part of the world, I think to myself "gee, this is pretty bad," then go on about my day. Am I being selfish? perhapes, but at times I have a hard enough time just managing my own life. I don't want to sound like I'm whining, but around the time that new orleans was being hit by a hurricane, my dad had a heart attack, and I felt I could expand little energy feeling sorry for other people.
However to compare the tsunami to 9/11, is in some ways like comparing apples and oranges. One was caused by nature, the other by humans. Sure, both are pretty bad, but since 9/11 was a deliberate attack on the US on US soil, people from the US naturally responded stronger to it than they would have for a natural disaster in some other part of the world. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying that's how it is.
And the Tsunami did get pretty good coverage in the us media in the weeks following that event, and many people in the US did respond to that tragedy by donating to various relief efforts. I know for a fact that there were various fundraisers on campus for the red cross, organized by students.
Now for a bit of humor (this was a real fundraiser organized by some not so bright students at SUCO, needless to say the club I'm organizer for didn't participate) :)
"Pool Party for Tsunami relief" for even more fun, just add wave maker.... I guess it's the thought that counts.
Jeremy
The blog...
"You are not your bank account!"
- Tyler, from Fight Club
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